By: David H.
Submitted: 2009-04-29 01:50:10 | Word Count: 626
Salem is Oregons capital city. It is famous for its wineries and universities. It is also noted for its wide selection of hospitable downtown hotels.
Salem promises a lot of wonderful memories, exciting adventures and learning treats to visitors. With thousands of tourists going to Salem every year, hotels have reached their peak. Aside from the large selection of events like the Bite of Sale, Oregon State Fair, World Beat Festival and Salem Art Fair, hotels in the region continue to surprise guests with their excellent Salem hospitality.
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Here are some of the best downtown hotels in Salem, Oregon:
Phoenix Grand Hotel
This hotel is situated along the downtown Salem in Oregon. They are the new additions to Willamette Valleys. It is also considered as the headquarters for the recent Salem Conference Center. It is near major business districts, area attractions and medical centers. In close proximity to the hotel is the State Capital Building, Willamette University and the gateway to the gardens and wineries of Willamette Valley.
The hotel has a total of 193 spacious suites and guestrooms that have separate living and work areas. Each room is provided with either wireless or wired high speed Internet, wet bars, extended suites, desks, executive chairs, gas fireplaces, Jacuzzis and complimentary breakfast buffets. It also has an adjoining conference center having a total of 14 meeting rooms, AV equipments and Internet access.
When looking for a place to eat, do not miss out on their Bentley’s Grill cocktail lounge and full service restaurant. Apart from this, they have a heated indoor pool, 24hr business center, fitness center and Spa. Thus, check in time is at 3PM while check out time is at 11AM.
Howard Johnson Inn
This smoke free hotel is located at 2250 Mission Street South East Salem, OR b97302. Aside from downtown Salem, it is near the Salem General Hospital, Willamette University, Bush House Museum as well as the State Fair Ground & Expo Center. This is along with the Electric Castles Wonderland, Lancaster Mall, Enchanted Forest and Pringle Park Plaza among others. Restaurants like Applebee’s, Burger King, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, Denny’s, Dominos Pizza and Papa John’s Pizza are all nearby.
Howard Johnson Inn guarantees comfortable, quiet and friendly services throughout your stay. They provide complimentary Continental Deluxe breakfasts, a heated outdoor pool, fitness center and elegant guestrooms that are equipped with iron with boards, hairdryers, coffee makers as well as in room safe deposit boxes.
Best Western Mill Creek Inn
This full service, pet friendly, 3 star hotel is located at 3125 Ryan Drive South East Salem, OR 97301. It is situated along the Willamette Valley. It is near Silver Falls State Park, Oregon State Capitol and Oregon Gardens.
As you step in the hotel’s lobby, you will be greeted by their friendly staff. Whether you are going to Salem for pleasure or for business purposes, the hotel can cater to all your needs. Guests are provided with a lot of room options. This includes their well appointed standard rooms up to their elegant King Suites. Each room is equipped with microwaves, Cable/Satellite TVs having 66 channels, refrigerators, pay per view movies, high speed Internet and even free breakfast at nearby Denny’s Restaurant.
The hotel also has an indoor pool. Steam room, Spa, exercise facility, a 24hr business center and meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 160 persons. You can also accommodate with the staff regarding wine tours to Willamette Vineyards and Bethel Heights Vineyard.
For tours, you are in close proximity to the A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village, the Enchanted Forest and Oregon State Fairgrounds as well as Historic Deepwood Estate and Willamette University. Check in time at Best Western Millcreek Inn is at 2PM while check out time is 12NN.
