Phoenix Inn Suites South Salem

My wife and I stayed a week in Salem to visit with family. On a previous visit we booked one of the chain hotels off of I-5 on the East side of town, but this time we wanted to be closer to downtown. The Salem Hotel was a perfect fit for our needs with its location on Commercial Avenue. It also proved to be a very hospitable and comfortable hotel. We liked that it is a beautifully renovated hotel, with many classy touches such as the “Hotel Salem” plaques on each room door. The front desk looks directly out the entrance with friendly, helpful staff watching and greeting guests around the clock. Not being a fan of elevators, I appreciated that the stairs were inviting and easy to locate. Breakfasts with offerings to suit almost every taste are served in a dining room. Special recognition must be given to the use of real china and cutlery, although they do add to the din during busy times. We had to check out a day earlier than we intended and were grateful that the hotel did not punish us for changing our reservation. By the same token, the hotel does not pad its rates with bogus fees that I noticed were featured at the chain hotel we had previously stayed at. We look forward to staying again at the Hotel Salem when we next return.

This place is a gem! We loved it, great staff, very good breakfast, excellent service! Less expensive than other hotels in the city, but high quality.

Nice hotel remodeled recently, it's clean, decent breakfast. More than the continental type.