Salem, Oregon Hotel Rooms at the Independent

The Oregon Garden Resort is close enough to Interstate 5 to be an easy drive, yet set in the quaint town of Silverton, it seems off the beaten track. The Resort is new, fresh and clean. There are six rooms set in each one story cottage with private baths and separate entry and deck. The Resort facility has a restaurant, spa, lounge with live music, small work-out room, and meeting rooms. The Resort provides free entry into the Oregon Gardens, next door, a relaxing place to stroll if you like flowers, shrubs, trees, and some gardening ideas. I was provided with coupons for the spa, free morning buffet, discounted drinks in the lounge, and a discounted lunch in the restaurant. Needless to say, our stay was quiet, but we had cable access to television when we wanted it. My wife and I plan on going back later in the year for a different season of garden experiences.

We arrived just after Labor Day for a really comfortable one night stay. There was a lovely informative friendly welcome at reception and we have a comfortable clean room. Dinner advice was great and we had a good evening. We will be back next time we tour this area. Many thanks.

Arrived shortly after an unseasonal dump of 6 inches of snow. Nothing was a bother to the friendly staff who were willing to have a chat about the town and places to get a good meal. The room was large, clean and the shower was at a height that you didn't need to bend down to rinse your hair. Great heating and a comfortable bed. Breakfast was supplied and was cereal, waffles, hot food and bagels. I can say that breakfast was good. Staff suggested the McMinnville Oregon Hotel at 3rd and Johnstone Streets. This Hotel was an original Hotel in the town that has been renovated. The meals were good prices and exceptional value and tasted great. Staff were very friendly.

This was a surprise in small town Oregon. I had an early morning biking event staged at the university so I decided to come down the night before. I searched hotels and the Courtesy Inn was the only option in Monmouth, OR, otherwise I would have had to stay in Salem. Booking online was no problem and when I arrived my key was ready. The desk clerk was friendly and even offered to let me leave my car during the day while I was our riding. The room was very clean, to include the bathroom and shower. The bed was as comfortable as any major chain I have stayed in. There were a few noisy people in the parking lot, but the air conditioner offered enough white noise to eliminate that distraction. Bottom line...if you want a hotel in Monmouth this is as good as it gets and it is surprisingly nice for a local independant hotel. It was definitely a good value for the price and I would stay there again if I was in the area.