Hotels in Salem, OR

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Salem is situated in Northwestern Oregon, about an hour and half east of the Pacific Ocean coast and an hour south of Portland. Visitors to the region will enjoy the small town community atmosphere of Salem, even though the city hosts many attractions, parks and recreation, such as Wallace Marine Park, Willamette University, the Oregon State Capital and the Salem Center. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy Wilson Park and Riverfront City Park, both less than a mile from the city center. Hotel accommodations in Salem are also readily available.

Grand Hotel

For those looking to splurge on a luxurious hotel stay, the Grand Hotel should fit the bill. Located in the heart of Salem, the Grand Hotel offers guests many onsite amenities, this includes access to a ballroom, lounge, cash bar, hotel restaurant, indoor swimming pool, fitness complex, parking garage and spa tub. Guests looking for pampering can enjoy ensuite concierge service, limousine and town car service, airport shuttle service and 24 hour room service. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the close proximity to 50 plus acres of land and water, inclusive of Grant City Park, Olinger Pool Park, Wilson Park, Aldrich City Park and the Willamette River. After a long day of hiking, fishing or hunting, guests can dine on local cuisine at Bentley's Grill, Alessandro's or the Marco Polo Global Restaurant.

Grand Hotel
201 Liberty Street Southeast
Salem, OR 97301
503-540-7800
phoenixgrandhotel.com

Phoenix Inn Suites

The Phoenix Inn is also located in Salem, offering four floors and 80 guest rooms overlooking the quaint Oregon Capital. Guests will come to enjoy the ensuite amenities, inclusive of fireplaces, barbeque grills and patios, DVD/VCR players and room service. Other complimentary amenities offered feature concierge services, high speed Internet access, a fitness center, daily newspapers, designer toiletries and plentiful breakfast buffets every morning. Exploring the Salem region will be a fun and exciting opportunity for most visitors with the Oregon State Fairgrounds, Englewood City Park, War Paint International Paintball Field, Lancaster Mall and Walker Park all within a five mile radius.

Phoenix Inn Suites
1590 Weston Court Northeast
Salem, OR 97301
503-581-7004
phoenixinn.com

Residence Inn

Approximately three miles east of the Salem city center is the Residence Inn, offering 90 guest suites, outside the downtown Salem area. With the Residence Inn less than a mile from Cascades Gateway City Park, Wirth Lake, McNary Field, Meadowland Golf Course and State Lands Ballfields City Park, visitors in the region will quickly find that every Salem neighborhood is full of recreation and adventure. After a long day of hiking, swimming and biking, guests can relax at the Residence Inn and take advantage of the satellite television, onsite grocery store, spa room, indoor swimming pool and ensuite fireplaces.

Residence Inn
640 Hawthorne Avenue Southeast
Salem, OR 97301
503-585-6500
residenceinn.com

Article Written By John P. Gross

John P. Gross has been writing professionally since 2005. He has created internal and external communications materials for investment firms, accounting firms, nonprofit organizations, universities, production companies and global brands. Gross holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University.

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