Located in Clackamas County at the intersection of the Clackamus and Willimette Rivers, Gladstone is a small city in northwest Oregon. As of 2008, the population was just over 12,000. The area was once home to the Chautauqua Indiana tribe, and visitors to the Gladstone and Oregon City area can participate in the Chautauqua festival held every year in August in Max Paterson Memorial City Park. Whether visiting Gladstone for the Chautauqua festival, or for the other recreational activities the area provides, such as swimming, boating, hiking or bird watching, there are several motels where you can stay, varying in price and amenities.
Oxford Suites Portland-Gladstone
Located directly on the Calackamas River and four miles from Calackamas Community College, the Oxford Suites is a three-star hotel/motel in the heart of Gladstone. Each room features river views, king-size beds and refrigerators. The suites also come equipped with cable Internet access, color television and a video player. On the hotel premises you will find an indoor pool, fitness center and steam room. There is one lounge in the hotel, which serves a free buffet breakfast each morning to all guests. The Oxford Suites offers discounts for AAA members, senior citizens and members of the military. The hotel is also pet friendly.
Oxford Suites Portland -Gladstone
75 82nd Drive
Gladstone, Oregon 97027
(503) 722-7777
oxfordsuitesportlandsoutheast.com
Econo Lodge Southeast
The Econo Lodge Southeast is a two-star budget motel located at the junction of Gladstone and Milwaukie, two miles from Gladstone's Rivergreens golf course. Room features include air conditioning, refrigerators, microwaves and free wireless Internet access. Jacuzzi Suites and nonsmoking rooms are available for an additional fee. Every morning a free Continental breakfast is served in the breakfast room on the first floor. The Econo Lodge is also a pet-friendly hotel and pets can stay in your room for a small deposit.
Econo Lodge Southeast
17330 Se Mcloughlin Blvd
Gladstone, OR 97267
(800) 780-5733
econolodgese.com
Best Western Rivershore Hotel
Located just outside of Gladstone proper, the Best Western Rivershore is a budget hotel/motel situated next to the Willamette River. Each of the 114 rooms comes equipped with a refrigerator and microwave. The rooms also feature high-speed Internet access, cable television and balconies with views to the river. The Best Western offers a discounted breakfast for guests, and there is one on-site restaurant, the Rivershore Bar & Grill, which serves American cuisine for lunch and dinner. The hotel's cocktail lounge features karaoke on weekends. The hotel has one outdoor heated pool, a fitness room and a hot tub. Pets can stay in the hotel rooms for an additional fee. The hotel is a few minutes by car from Williamette River Falls and the End of the Oregon Trail historical museum.
Best Western Rivershore Hotel
1900 Clackamette Drive
Oregon City, Oregon, 97045
(503) 655-7141
bestwesternoregon.com
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Jessica Jewell is a writer, photographer and communications consultant. Her recent work has appeared in Nimrod, Harpur Palate, Copper Nickel, Rhino, wicked alice, Poetry Midwest, Barn Owl Review, and Poems & Plays, among others, and was recently nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Jewell earned her Bachelor of Arts in English literature from Indiana University and Master of Fine Arts in writing from Kent State University.
