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

A reception desk with a sign reading 'EVERHOMESUITES' in a modern interior with wooden paneling and a light-colored floor.

1. Everhome Suites Salem

Southeast Salem, 2.7 km from Willamette University

Jennifer

CA $168

CA $189 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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.

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem

Southeast Salem, 3.2 km from Willamette University

Francisco

CA $151

CA $170 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 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

Charles

CA $144

CA $163 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

Keith

CA $145

CA $163 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A spacious interior with large windows and a high ceiling.

5. The Grand Hotel - Salem

Central Area, 0.8 km from Willamette University

CA $241

CA $272 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

Jennifer

CA $164

CA $185 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

7. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem

Southeast Salem, 1.7 km from Willamette University

Susan

CA $107

CA $120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

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

CA $117

CA $132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

9. The Independence

15.2 km from Willamette University

Norma

CA $225

CA $248 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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 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

CA $191

CA $205 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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

CA $140

CA $154 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings and trees.

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

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

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

8.7 km from Willamette University

Bryan

CA $170

CA $182 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

CA $168

CA $181 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

14. Comfort Suites Salem

Southeast Salem, 3.3 km from Willamette University

Teri

CA $147

CA $165 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

CA $162

CA $183 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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 serene campus pond with a building in the background.

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

Sherry

CA $141

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

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.

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

Southeast Salem, 3.2 km from Willamette University

Tyler

CA $144

CA $162 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

CA $191

CA $215 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

CA $149

CA $169 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

CA $127

CA $144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Willamette University

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Everhome Suites Salem	9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem	9.6 Exceptional 398 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
The Grand Hotel - Salem	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Willamette University Hotel Reviews

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 !"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly staff. The room is excellent clean and the morning breakfast was excellent. Very satisfied of my stayed. I give 5 stars."

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The grounds and building are very well maintained. Our room was crisp and the staff very accommodating."

Shilo Inn Suites - Salem

8/10 Good

"They were under construction during our stay. The property was clean and staff was helpful."

Everhome Suites Salem

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for an extended stay with big closet, full size fridge, stovetop, dishes, even a washer and dryer in the room. Very friendly staff available 24 hours."

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 studying the exhibits at The Hallie Ford Museum of Art during your trip to 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 savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Elsinore Theater

8.2/10 (82 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Elsinore Theater, a storied theater in Salem. While you're here, you can savor 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, check out the 63 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler 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 will I be able to find near Willamette University?

Expedia has 63 hotels and other accommodations 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 room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to 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 on a train at Salem Station. There may not be many public transit stops near 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. 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. 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

Comfort Suites Salem

The Hotel Salem

Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Shilo Inn Suites - Salem

Everhome Suites 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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