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Valley River Inn

1000 Valley River Way, Eugene, Oregon, United States | (618) 248-8274

Upper-middle-range | Kid-Friendly | Business | Party
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Overview

Pros
  • Scenic setting on the Willamette River

  • Spacious rooms with patios and balconies, many offer river views

  • Keurig coffeemakers and locally roasted coffee in every room

  • Popular restaurant serves Northwest cuisine using home-grown produce

  • Wonderful riverside patio open
    in warmer weather

  • Largest outdoor hotel pool in Eugene

  • Indoor hot tub and fitness area

  • Expansive ballrooms and convention
    space for special events

  • Gift shop sells local wine and snacks

  • Bike rentals and pet-friendly policy

  • Free Wi-Fi and parking

Cons
  • A 10-minute drive to downtown Eugene

  • Rooms
    are subject to hallway noise

  • Breakfast not included in standard rates

Bottom Line

The 257-room, upper-middle-range Valley River Inn first opened its doors in 1973 and has since played host to plenty of famous names, from Elvis to President Bill Clinton. It's a sharp hotel, with plenty of modern rustic style. Spacious rooms have private balconies or patios, and many rooms have views of the Willamette River. The hotel is also home to the largest outdoor hotel pool in Eugene, a popular restaurant serving locally sourced cuisine, and 15,000 square feet of meeting and event space. However, it's a 10-minute drive to downtown Eugene, and travelers wanting to stay right downtown should check out the Inn at the 5th, which is next to the Fifth Street Public Market and has an intimate, boutique vibe.

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1000 Valley River Way, Eugene, Oregon, United States
Amenities
  • Air Conditioner
  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio
  • Business Center
  • Children's Pool
  • Concierge
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Kids Allowed
  • Laundry
  • Meeting / Conference Rooms
  • Pets Allowed
  • Pool
  • Room Service
  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
  • Airport Transportation

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Full Review

Scene

Earthy, yet sophisticated, and a frequent host to high-profile guests

The River Valley Inn first opened its doors in the early 1970s and has since hosted many famous names in American culture. Throughout the decades, Ray Charles and Willie Nelson have performed here, and guests have included Elvis (in 1976) and former President Bill Clinton. In its current form, the hotel is a handsome and modern property. Interiors have a
sophisticated, earthy look -- think: tree-stump furniture; bronze,
copper, and blue-gray tones; industrial-chic accents like metal grating and bolted pillars -- while outside, flowering bushes and vibrant green lawns lead to the Willamette River. The lobby includes a wall of windows that expands
the full height of the building. A rustic chandelier hangs from the high
ceiling and a staircase winds up to the three landings overhead.
The small chef’s garden outside grows the vegetables and herbs used at SweetWaters restaurant, which has a wonderful riverside patio and red-brick archways and walls. The restaurant’s lounge area, with deep, circular booths next to a
fireplace, serves as the primary social venue at the hotel and both are popular with guests and non-guests. With 15,000 square feet of meeting and event space, the hotel draws business travelers, families, visitors to the University of Oregon, and wedding parties. 

Location

On the Willamette River, a 10-minute drive to downtown

The hotel is located on
the Willamette River and adjacent to the Valley River Center, a mall with a standard selection of restaurants and shops. Most of the walkable dining outlets are fast-food and chain outposts -- the kind typically found around suburban malls -- and the quaint boutiques, trendy restaurants, and cafes are all generally across the river in downtown Eugene. The University of Oregon is a 12-minute drive from the hotel. However, there is a nice 12-mile paved recreation path along the river, and the trip to the University can be biked in about 18 minutes. Autzen Stadium, the Hult
Center, Eugene Country Club, and downtown Eugene are about a 10-minute
drive or a 20-minute bike ride away. Eugene Airport takes 15 minutes to reach by car, while Portland International Airport is
a two-hour drive.

Rooms

Corporate style meets modern design, many with river views

While rooms don't share the smart rustic-chic look of the hotel's public areas, they do offer a blend of straightforward corporate style with a healthy dose of modern design. Things to love include all-over pattern accent walls with branch silhouettes, birch-paneled statement headboards, vibrant throw pillows, and sharp details like wood blocks mounted on the walls. Furniture comes in dark wood tones and all rooms have eye-catching striped carpets as well as private patios or balconies. Many of these overlook the
river, making for a fantastic spot to sit as the rushing water provides a sweet lullaby. Standard features include flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers with locally roasted Cycle Town Coffee, desks, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Suites have sofabeds and large living areas separated by a partition, which include tables and chairs, mini-fridges, and microwaves, while the Casanova Suite has a wet bar. Walls can be thin, though, and noise from hallways and neighboring rooms travels. White-tile bathrooms have contemporary fixtures, shower/tub combos, and spacious countertops, though the vanity is in the main body of the room in many rooms. Suites have large, walk-in showers.

Features

Popular restaurant, outdoor pool, expansive event space

This riverside hotel offers a wonderful
restaurant, Sweetwaters on the River, that's popular among locals and guests alike. It serves Northwest fare with a twist that includes vegetables and herbs grown in the hotel's garden. There's a bar in the restaurant as well. Unfortunately, breakfast is not included in standard room rates. Room service is available. The property also has a gift
shop selling local wines and a bakery. There's also a seasonal outdoor pool and year-round indoor hot
tub and fitness area. A business center and expansive convention area, including
ballrooms and meeting space, is available for special events. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property, along with parking. Bikes are available to rent, which is particularly handy on nice days for rides along the riverfront. The hotel has a pet-friendly policy, though fees do apply.