How to Find Luxury Hotels In Salem, Oregon

Salem, Oregon is steeped in both its history and the exciting developments of today. Try your hand at a game of golf or at a trout stream, or simply relax in luxury accommodations that suit your style. Follow these steps to start planning your trip.

Things You'll Need

• State highway and City of Salem maps

Instructions

Find Luxury Accommodations in Salem, Oregon

1. Book accommodations via the Salem Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-874-7012 or visit the Web site (see Resources below).

2. Book a room at the Phoenix Grand Hotel by calling 877-540-7800 or by visiting its Web site (see Resources below).

3. Opt for luxury accommodations in downtown Salem. Enjoy an array of specialty shops, boutiques, malls and cafes just outside your door. Your elegant hotel room will be a comfortable place to rest your feet after a day of shopping.

4. Eat a hearty meal in a restored historic bed and breakfast. Antiques and period furniture will make your stay that much better.

5. Use a country inn as the ideal launching spot for a cross-country ski trek. Your front desk staff should be able to help you rent a good pair of skis.

6. Stay just on the outskirts of Salem, Oregon. Enjoy being within a stone's throw from the Aurora Village. In 1856, Aurora was a successful Christian commune. Now, it's a National Historic Landmark that offers tours of historic homes and buildings.

7. Kick back in your luxury accommodations after spending a day on the golf course. You can bring your golf clubs and have them customized by the experts at The Salem Golf Club while you wait. Enjoy a prime beef steak on-site after tackling the green.

8. Browse through the Hallie Ford Museum of Art at the Willamette University, just minutes away from most Salem hotels. View the art galleries at your leisure.

Find Your Way Around Salem, Oregon

1. Fly into McNary Field, which is the Salem municipal airport. Amenities are sparse; but you can fly in commercially.

2. Rent a car to reach the area's exciting destinations. The freedom to do what you want to do comes with having transportation.

3. Hire a taxi: You can enjoy the scenery even more as a passenger.

Know Your Destination

1. Plan on sampling wines at the area vineyards. Since the early 1800s, farmers have been growing fresh produce here. More recently, they have become interested in grapes and wine. Buy a bottle to take back to your historic bed and breakfast and enjoy a romantic evening.

2. Dine in style as you ride on the Willamette Queen. The river steamboat will serve up a dinner for royalty. Don't leave without trying the Petite Cheese and Meat Puffs or the Miniature Quiches.