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

A modern hotel with a sign reading "HOME SUITES BY MILTON" and a parking lot with several cars.

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.

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem

Southeast Salem, 3.2 km from Willamette University

Jaylen

฿3,516

฿3,955 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel building with a sign reading 'Everhome Suites.' It features a stone facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.

A modern living room with a TV, sofa, and a desk with a chair.

2. Everhome Suites Salem

Southeast Salem, 2.7 km from Willamette University

Jennifer

฿4,254

฿4,786 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

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

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

A modern living room with two white sofas, a glass coffee table, a fireplace, and a wall with green moss art.

3. Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Southeast Salem, 3.1 km from Willamette University

Maylien

฿3,927

฿4,440 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

A gym with treadmills, a bench, and a weightlifting station.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR

Southeast Salem, 3.1 km from Willamette University

john

฿3,788

฿4,262 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A spacious interior with large windows and a high ceiling.

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

A gazebo surrounded by a garden with pink roses.

5. The Grand Hotel - Salem

Central Area, 0.8 km from Willamette University

Alfredo

฿5,617

฿6,342 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A bar area with multiple stools and shelves stocked with bottles.

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

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

Sheree

฿3,935

฿4,427 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A hotel corridor with patterned carpet, doors, and framed pictures on the walls.

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

Susan

฿2,436

฿2,741 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with a single wooden chair, a coat rack with hangers, and a sign on the wall.

A motel with a parking lot and multiple vehicles parked.

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

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a vase with red flowers, and a window with a view of trees.

8. Knights Inn Salem

Northeast Neighbors, 0.7 km from Willamette University

keven

฿2,568

฿2,903 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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.

9. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Salem North

7.9 km from Willamette University

Roberto

฿4,753

฿5,110 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a car parked in front, and a sign reading "The Independence A Trace Hotel".

An outdoor patio with seating, string lights, and a fire feature.

A spacious dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and pendant lighting.

A modern lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bicycle.

10. The Independence

15.2 km from Willamette University

Norma

฿6,089

฿6,729 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A couple seated at a table with a fireplace in the background, a sign reading "DREAM" above it, and a plate of food on the table.

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

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

11. Oregon Garden Resort

19.8 km from Willamette University

Susan

฿3,386

฿3,742 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a window, and a wall-mounted lamp.

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

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

8.7 km from Willamette University

Laura

฿4,454

฿4,788 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

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

13. Comfort Suites Salem

Southeast Salem, 3.3 km from Willamette University

Elvia

฿3,656

฿4,113 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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 hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a kitchenette, and a large window.

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

14. Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel

7.2 km from Willamette University

Desaree

฿4,061

฿4,366 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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.

A serene campus pond with a building in the background.

A spacious room with a patterned carpet, a dining table with chairs, a television, and a kitchenette area.

15. Holiday Inn Salem by IHG

North Lancaster, 3.4 km from Willamette University

Sherry

฿3,490

฿3,926 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign with the name "LA QUINTA".

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

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

Southeast Salem, 3.2 km from Willamette University

Tyler

฿3,503

฿3,941 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

A hotel breakfast area with a buffet setup, including a coffee machine, fruit bowl, and seating area.

17. The Hotel Salem

Morningside, 4.9 km from Willamette University

Marilyn P

฿4,158

฿4,695 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, a central seating area with round tables, and a view of the building's exterior through large windows.

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.

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Salem

Southeast Salem, 3.4 km from Willamette University

John

฿4,451

฿5,008 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A DoubleTree by Hilton hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a parking lot with handicapped spaces.

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

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salem, Oregon

North East Salem, 3.4 km from Willamette University

John

฿3,481

฿3,938 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a microwave, and a sink. There are two paintings on the wall.

A reception area with a modern counter, a large window, and a wall-mounted sign.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Shilo Inn Suites' and the number 3304.

A modern waiting area with a chandelier, seating, a dining table, and a large plant.

20. Shilo Inn Suites - Salem

North East Salem, 3.3 km from Willamette University

Sukhjit

฿2,966

฿3,354 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Willamette University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem	9.6 Exceptional 393 reviews	View
Everhome Suites Salem	9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 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

Comfort Suites Salem

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was friendly and helpful when"

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is very well maintained. The rooms are spacious and clean. The pool is a very good size and it has a smaller kid pool."

Holiday Lodge Salem,OR

10/10 Excellent

"It was a nice stay"

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Coffee provided in the room is better than the cart in the lobby."

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was AMAZING, KIND, HELPFUL, and super accommodating for us a bigger group. I appreciate everyone at the front desk as well so much and i would definitely stay here again in the future."

The Hotel Salem

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms, great parking ,safe"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay. The property is nicely kept. Rooms were spacious and breakfast was yummy."

HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Salem, OR

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and comfortable, has refrigerator but no ice or dishes. Reasonable place to stay. Just bare bones motel."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

8/10 Good

"Room was clean, helpful staff, breakfast included, on-site parking; I like a walk-to restaurant (Denny’s across the street)."

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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Willamette Heritage Center

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Willamette Heritage Center during your trip to Salem.

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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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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. Knights Inn Salem

9. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Salem North

10. The Independence

11. Oregon Garden Resort

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

13. Comfort Suites Salem

14. Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel

15. Holiday Inn Salem by IHG

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

17. The Hotel Salem

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Salem

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salem, Oregon

20. Shilo Inn Suites - Salem

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Top Willamette University Hotel Reviews

Comfort Suites Salem

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Holiday Lodge Salem,OR

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem

The Hotel Salem

Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem

HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Salem, OR

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

Other attractions near Willamette University

Oregon State Capitol

Bush House Museum

Bush Barn Art Center

Willamette Heritage Center

The Hallie Ford Museum of Art

Salem First United Methodist Church

Elsinore Theater

Historic Deepwood Estate

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