VALLEY RIVER INN, Eugene – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Valley River Inn offers 257 rooms and suites, each with a private balcony or patio. Rooms include Serta Perfect Sleeper mattresses, flat-screen TVs, and workstations. Suites range from 572 to 765 square feet, with options like the Casanova Suite featuring an oversized soaking tub and two balconies overlooking the Willamette River. ADA-accessible rooms have roll-in showers and visual alarms.
Dining Onsite
SweetWaters on the River serves Pacific Northwest cuisine with locally sourced ingredients, including dishes like Buttermilk Pancakes with marionberries and SweetWater's Omelet with house-smoked salmon. The restaurant offers indoor seating, a lounge with a fireplace, and an outdoor patio along the river. Nightly wine tastings feature LaVelle Vineyards.
Outdoor Activities
The hotel sits along the Willamette River, with 12 miles of paved cycling and running paths outside. Nearby hiking trails include Spencer Butte and Mount Pisgah. Guests can explore local wineries like King Estate and Silvan Ridge or breweries such as Ninkasi and Oakshire.
Location & Transport
Valley River Inn is adjacent to Valley River Center mall, with over 140 stores. It's a 5-minute drive to the University of Oregon, Autzen Stadium, and Hayward Field. A free shuttle runs to Eugene Airport (20 km away). Downtown Eugene is 3 km from the hotel.
Event Spaces
The hotel has 15,000 square feet of meeting space, including the 6,113-square-foot Willamette Ballroom with a built-in bar and the 3,275-square-foot Columbia Ballroom with river views. Event services include on-site catering, AV equipment, and outdoor patio access. Weddings and corporate gatherings can host up to 800 guests.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Golf course
Services
- Free airport shuttle
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. While I enjoyed a hot shower and a clean, spacious room, the sofa bed with an uncomfortable mattress and ant infestation were major drawbacks. The room also had a lingering smell of stale cigarettes.
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms were beautifully decorated, spacious, and spotlessly clean, providing a lovely view of the river. The service was top-notch, with the staff being incredibly kind and attentive, even going out of their way to accommodate special requests. The location was fantastic, offering easy access to the scenic riverfront and a nearby shopping mall. However, the dining options were a bit pricey, especially for breakfast.
The hotel is located in a quiet area next to the North Bank walk/bike trail, which was great for a morning walk along the Willamette River. The rooms were roomy and comfortable, but not very soundproof, and there was a delay in room readiness. The service, though not friendly, accommodated our request to be near family. The dining options were varied but expensive compared to other places. Overall, a convenient location with some room for improvement in service and pricing.