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A modern room with a sofa, a desk with a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

1. Everhome Suites Salem

Southeast Salem, 2.7 km from Willamette University

Jennifer

S$170

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem

Southeast Salem, 3.2 km from Willamette University

Francisco

S$152

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR

Southeast Salem, 3.1 km from Willamette University

Keith

S$146

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

4. Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Southeast Salem, 3.1 km from Willamette University

Charles

S$146

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 modern building with a glass facade and a metal roof structure.

5. The Grand Hotel - Salem

Central Area, 0.8 km from Willamette University

S$244

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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

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

6. Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

Central Area, 1 km from Willamette University

Jennifer

S$169

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and a stair climber. There is a window with curtains, a radiator, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

7. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem

Southeast Salem, 1.7 km from Willamette University

Susan

S$108

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a chair.

A living area with a sofa, a coffee machine, and a trash bin.

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

A Knights Inn with a parking lot and a building with green shutters.

8. Knights Inn Salem

Northeast Neighbors, 0.7 km from Willamette University

keven

S$119

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a microwave, and a window with a view of trees.

9. The Independence

15.2 km from Willamette University

Norma

S$235

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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.

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

10. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Salem North

7.9 km from Willamette University

Steven

S$184

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 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.

11. Oregon Garden Resort

19.8 km from Willamette University

Brian

S$139

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A reception desk with a modern design, a blue geometric wall art piece, and a visible refrigerator in the background.

A conference room with a long table, blue 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.

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

8.7 km from Willamette University

Bryan

S$174

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

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

13. Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel

7.2 km from Willamette University

Amanda

S$162

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

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.

14. Comfort Suites Salem

Southeast Salem, 3.3 km from Willamette University

Teri

S$153

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

15. The Hotel Salem

Morningside, 4.9 km from Willamette University

Darryl P

S$180

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

A serene campus pond with a building in the background.

16. Holiday Inn Salem by IHG

North Lancaster, 3.4 km from Willamette University

Sherry

S$151

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 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.

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

Southeast Salem, 3.2 km from Willamette University

Tyler

S$145

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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 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

S$193

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salem, Oregon

North East Salem, 3.4 km from Willamette University

Melissa

S$158

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

A room with two armchairs, a small table, and a dining table with chairs. There are potted plants and a chandelier.

20. Shilo Inn Suites - Salem

North East Salem, 3.3 km from Willamette University

Sukhjit

S$129

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Willamette University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Everhome Suites Salem	9.8 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem	9.6 Exceptional 399 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,008 reviews	View
The Grand Hotel - Salem	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Willamette University Hotel Reviews

Everhome Suites Salem

10/10 Excellent

"In a perfect location near the highway, downtown Salem, restaurants. Brand new hotel, helpful staff, very clean and well maintained."

Comfort Suites Salem

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful time swimming and resting during our busy weekend! Loved everything from check in, to breakfast, and rooms very big and plenty of room for 4 of us. Pool and hot tub great!!"

The Hotel Salem

8/10 Good

"It was a good stay. I was mostly impressed with the staff. They were wonderful. Rooms were clean, bed was nice, but pull out couch was not comfortable for sleeping. Breakfast was good. I feel the price was a little too much, but overall was good !"

Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR

10/10 Excellent

"Always awesome!"

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. Everhome Suites Salem

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR

4. Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

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. The Independence

10. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Salem North

11. Oregon Garden Resort

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

13. Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel

14. Comfort Suites Salem

15. The Hotel Salem

16. Holiday Inn Salem by IHG

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

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

Everhome Suites Salem

Comfort Suites Salem

The Hotel Salem

Hampton Inn & Suites 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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