[Parent-Network] Hotels in the Area - Residence Inn Vote of Confidence

[mkhaig at cox.net]

Thanks Susan, 

I meant to say that breakfast at the Residence Inn is more than adequate (as opposed to not adequate).  Agree on the evening reception.  The cookies are really a nice touch to the end of a busy day. 


---- Susan Johnson <sjohnson at gia.edu> wrote: 
> I'm in complete agreement re: the Residence Inn. It's always my #1
> choice. The breakfast is better than most; good coffee (which can't be
> said about Denny's), juices, milk, yogurt, hot cooked food (usually
> eggs, potatoes and bacon or sausage), fresh fruit, make-your-own
> waffles, hot oatmeal (not just the instant kind) plus an assortment of
> cold cereals and breads/bagels/English muffins for toasting. They also
> have a guest welcome reception every evening with wine and
> cheese/crackers. The facility is fairly new and well maintained. Very
> pleasant!
> Sue
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: parent-network-bounces at willamette.edu
> [mailto:parent-network-bounces at willamette.edu] On Behalf Of
> mkhaig at cox.net
> Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 12:41 AM
> To: jmatsumo at sbcglobal.net; PK P; Bill Colburn
> Cc: parent-network at willamette.edu
> Subject: Re: [Parent-Network] Hotels in the Area
> 
> The Residence Inn is pretty nice.  It's not as close to campus as the
> Grand, but within a 3 minute drive to Campus.  Most of the rooms have
> full kitchens, which really come in handy if you are tired and just want
> to make your own lunch or dinner.  Breakfast, which is not adequate, is
> included in your room rate and served in a cozy dining area.  The hotel
> is 2 blocks from the Costco and less than a mile from the WalMart, so
> pretty close to sources of water, snacks, etc.  It is also remarkably
> quiet, considering the proximity to the highway - in fact, much quieter
> than the outside rooms at the Grand (where the highway 22 trucks can be
> very loud if you have an outside room.)  My family was pleasantly
> surprised staying there when the other hotels were booked. I will
> certainly plan to stay there in future trips. 
> 
> Mary Kay
> ---- Bill Colburn <bcolburn at hotmail.com> wrote: 
> > 
> > I largely agree with Patrick's assessment of Red Lion.  It's a basic
> place to sleep the night...not a 3 star hotel.  However, per my previous
> comment, overall it's grungy and depressing, even at $50.00.  Go in with
> low expectations you'll won't be dissapointed.  If you can possibly stay
> somewhere else I suggest you do so.
> >  
> > I also recommend Trip Advisor, which has never steered me wrong.  When
> reading reviews, discount those who obviously hate everything and those
> who love anything they spent money on.  With that caveat, you'll find
> the overall impression for each hotel (and restaurant) to be pretty much
> spot-on. Here's the relevant link:
> http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g52053-Salem_Oregon-Vacations.html.
> Oh, and I second recommendations that you ask for a "Willamette rate"
> with any hotel you call.  It never hurts, and sometimes you get a
> noticeably better rate.
> >  
> > Have a wonderful trip!
> >  
> > Bill
> >  
> > 
> > 
> > From: mkichaa at gmail.com
> > Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 11:28:50 -0700
> > To: jmatsumo at sbcglobal.net
> > CC: parent-network at willamette.edu
> > Subject: Re: [Parent-Network] Hotels in the Area
> > 
> > 
> > Red Lion isn't bad.  Just got back from an overnight safari from SF to
> Salem (and I'm getting too old to drive 600 miles/day), and my 'usual'
> hotel (the Grand, which is a bit pricey) was unavailable.  As a place to
> shower and snooze, I found the Red Lion acceptable and reasonably
> priced.  A search using Google, Priceline, Expedia, etc., will bring up
> other hotels/motels, but I'm unfamiliar with most of 'em.  Others on
> this list will undoubtedly have more suggestions...
> > 
> > 
> > Patrick
> > 
> > > 
> > 
> > On 04 Oct 2010, at 11:23 AM, Joann Matsumoto wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Does anyone have suggestions for a reasonable priced, clean, quiet
> hotel in the Salem area? _______________________________________________