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A modern outdoor seating area with wooden benches and a pergola with string lights.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and a dining table.

An indoor swimming pool with clear markings, sun loungers, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern cafeteria with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with food items, and a refrigerator.

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem

Southeast Salem, 3.2 km from Willamette University

Francisco

₹10,031

₹11,285 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A snack and beverage kiosk with refrigerated drinks and a variety of snacks on shelves.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a window.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a dishwasher, and a stainless steel sink.

2. Everhome Suites Salem

Southeast Salem, 2.7 km from Willamette University

ELIAS

₹11,147

₹12,541 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious lobby with a marble reception desk, a wooden wall with leaf decorations, a large chandelier, and a staircase with patterned carpet.

A lobby with a staircase, two grey armchairs, a vase with flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs.

A Western Plus hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a well-lit entrance.

3. Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Southeast Salem, 3.1 km from Willamette University

Charles

₹9,556

₹10,804 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with a prominent neon sign, a covered entrance, and a flagpole.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a large window with curtains.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR

Southeast Salem, 3.1 km from Willamette University

Jill

₹9,606

₹10,806 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bar area with wooden chairs and tables, a bar counter, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

A gazebo surrounded by a garden with pink roses.

A spacious hall with rows of chairs and tables, large windows, and a wooden ceiling.

A modern building with a glass facade and a metal roof structure.

5. The Grand Hotel - Salem

Central Area, 0.8 km from Willamette University

Kristine

₹15,965

₹18,026 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and a large TV.

A modern restaurant interior with wooden shelves, a cushioned bench, and wooden tables.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a dark wooden wardrobe, and a wall art piece.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchen area.

6. Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

Central Area, 1 km from Willamette University

Jennifer

₹10,317

₹11,607 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a chair.

A vending machine labeled "COLD drinks" with a selection of beverages.

A reception area with a counter, framed posters, a flat-screen TV, a couch, and a small table with a plant.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and a stair climber. There is a window with curtains, a radiator, and framed pictures on the wall.

7. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem

Southeast Salem, 1.7 km from Willamette University

Sharon

₹7,066

₹7,950 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a wall-mounted decorative piece, and a refrigerated display case with snacks.

A modern desk with a lamp, a chair, and a blackboard on the wall.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, a counter, and a wall with a motivational quote.

8. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Salem North

7.9 km from Willamette University

Steven

₹11,853

₹12,742 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A large, two-story building with a stone facade and a sign that reads "Cheesehead Inn."

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A stone fireplace with a glass door, a wooden bench, and leather sofas in a room.

A cozy room with a stone floor, a plush pink sofa, and a white shelving unit filled with various items.

9. Oregon Garden Resort

19.8 km from Willamette University

wendi

₹11,110

₹12,276 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A breakfast counter with a sign that reads "GOOD MORNING" and a display case with pastries.

A lobby with seating, a large wall map, and a reception area with a TV.

A conference room with a long table, orange chairs, a flat-screen TV, and framed artwork on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bed with white linens.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salem North - Keizer by IHG

8.7 km from Willamette University

Doreen

₹10,905

₹11,723 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Hotel Salem."

A hotel room with a leather sofa, a wooden side table with a lamp, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled deck, a changing room, and a sign indicating no diving.

11. The Hotel Salem

Morningside, 4.9 km from Willamette University

Anne M.

₹10,873

₹12,275 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a brick wall.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, wooden flooring, a blue sofa, and yellow tables.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a tray, and framed pictures on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden walls, a lounge area with chairs, and a small seating area with tables.

12. Comfort Suites Salem

Southeast Salem, 3.3 km from Willamette University

Sarah

₹9,012

₹10,139 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, a parking lot, and landscaped areas.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, lounge chairs, and a tiled floor.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a selection of bottles.

A lobby with a blue sofa, two yellow armchairs, a round coffee table, and decorative vases.

13. Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel

7.2 km from Willamette University

Amanda

₹9,642

₹10,365 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern lobby with a seating area, a refreshment bar, and a large poster of a cityscape.

A modern dining area with a fireplace, a mounted television, and a stone accent wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, dumbbells, and a bench.

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

Southeast Salem, 3.2 km from Willamette University

MIKE

₹8,753

₹9,847 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A backyard with a stone fire pit, outdoor seating, and a grill.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a fireplace.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, wooden bench, and a view of the outdoors.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Salem

Southeast Salem, 3.4 km from Willamette University

John

₹11,376

₹12,798 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A Holiday Inn hotel with a parking lot, a Capitol City Grill, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, a kitchen area, and a bathroom.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a TV.

A hotel bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a coffee machine.

16. Holiday Inn Salem by IHG

North Lancaster, 3.4 km from Willamette University

Melissa

₹8,629

₹9,708 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern kitchen with a wooden dining table, bar stools, and built-in appliances.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden chairs, and a dining table.

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salem, Oregon

North East Salem, 3.4 km from Willamette University

Melissa

₹8,261

₹9,347 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible in the background.

A compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

A College Inn building with a parking lot, several cars, and landscaped bushes.

A reception area with a white counter, a dark sofa, a patterned rug, and a vase with plants.

18. College Inn Monmouth

18.3 km from Willamette University

Samantha

₹7,463

₹8,247 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A Days Inn lobby with a reception desk, two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the street.

A gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and mirrors.

A swimming pool with a decorative fountain in the center, a tiled edge, and a brick deck with a sign indicating the depth.

A bathroom with a large white bathtub, a wooden bench, and a tiled wall.

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear

North East Salem, 3.6 km from Willamette University

Rebecca

₹6,638

₹7,468 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A vending machine area with a Coca-Cola machine, a water dispenser, and a snack vending machine.

A hotel reception area with a digital screen displaying a booking message, a number '6' sign, and a window with blinds.

A motel with a swimming pool, cars parked in front, and a sunset sky.

20. Motel 6 Salem, OR - Expo Center

Northgate, 4 km from Willamette University

Hiromi

₹8,499

₹9,417 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Willamette University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem	9.6 Exceptional 405 reviews	View
Everhome Suites Salem	9.6 Exceptional 39 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Grand Hotel - Salem	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Willamette University Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Salem, OR - Expo Center

10/10 Excellent

"Staff are friendly"

Everhome Suites Salem

10/10 Excellent

"Stephaine was amazing! We absolutely loved our stay there. It was very convenient for us to have a mini kitchen and washer and dryer. The only thing I didn’t like is the hallway lights turn off if there isn’t any motion."

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

8/10 Good

"Very pleasant stay for what we needed. Kid friendly and the staff were helpful. It was a pleasant surprise to find out the breakfast was offered at Denny’s restaurant located beside the hotel. The pool was large and we really enjoyed the shallow pool that they had beside the main pool. Bonus feature was that they had a sauna available for use as well."

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Large rooms"

Motel 6 Salem, OR

8/10 Good

"Staff was great. Rough neighborhood."

Comfort Suites Salem

8/10 Good

"The property is nice and clean, breakfast is included and is usually quiet for the most part."

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salem, Oregon

10/10 Excellent

"Es un Exelente sugar Para descanzar."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR

8/10 Good

"For the money it could have been better. Breakfast was great, front desk was okay but not very helpful and our room wasn’t as expected"

Other attractions near Willamette University

A modern sculpture in a garden with a white building and a statue in the background.

Oregon State Capitol

8.4/10 (285 reviews)

Watch legislative sessions, learn about key moments in Oregon’s history and admire the art deco architecture of one of the most recognizable buildings in the state.

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A large, two-story house with a porch, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and purple flowering trees.

Bush House Museum

Step back in time at this original late-19th-century farmstead and art gallery to discover Oregon’s pioneering history and the legacy of one of its founding families.

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An art gallery with wooden floors and white walls, displaying various paintings.

Bush Barn Art Center

A treasure trove of regional arts and crafts is showcased at this exciting and educational contemporary art center, located on a heritage Oregon farmstead.

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The Hallie Ford Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The Hallie Ford Museum of Art during your travels in Salem.

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Salem First United Methodist Church

Salem First United Methodist Church is just one of the places to see in Salem, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Elsinore Theater

8.2/10 (82 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at Elsinore Theater, a popular theatre in Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Historic Deepwood Estate

5.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Historic Deepwood Estate during your travels to Salem. Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Soap box derby

You can take time to visit Soap box derby during your travels to Salem.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Willamette University?

Willamette University is located in a historic area of Salem known for its picturesque gardens. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 63 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Willamette University?

The Grand Hotel - Salem is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Willamette University. Another good choice is Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Willamette University?

Expedia has 63 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Willamette University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Willamette University, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Willamette University.

What can I see and do near Willamette University?

Bush House Museum, Willamette Heritage Center and Historic Deepwood Estate feature captivating exhibits. You can catch a show at Elsinore Theater, L. B. Day Amphitheater and Capitol City Theater. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Bush's Pasture Park, Salem Riverfront Park or Minto-Brown Island Park.

How can I get to Willamette University?

To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Salem Station. There may not be many public transport choices near to Willamette University so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Willamette University hotels

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem

2. Everhome Suites Salem

3. Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR

5. The Grand Hotel - Salem

6. Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

7. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem

8. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Salem North

9. Oregon Garden Resort

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salem North - Keizer by IHG

11. The Hotel Salem

12. Comfort Suites Salem

13. Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Salem

16. Holiday Inn Salem by IHG

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salem, Oregon

18. College Inn Monmouth

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear

20. Motel 6 Salem, OR - Expo Center

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Top Willamette University Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Salem, OR - Expo Center

Everhome Suites Salem

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

Motel 6 Salem, OR

Comfort Suites Salem

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salem, Oregon

Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem

Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR

Other attractions near Willamette University

Oregon State Capitol

Bush House Museum

Bush Barn Art Center

The Hallie Ford Museum of Art

Salem First United Methodist Church

Elsinore Theater

Historic Deepwood Estate

Soap box derby

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