Lodging

Posted by Nancy D. Brown of What a Trip

Best Western New Oregon Motel

If you have a student attending the University of Oregon in Eugene, you’ve probably stayed at the Best Western New Oregon Motel. Situated directly across the street from the college campus, the Best Western is my pick for pet-friendly, clean, family-friendly lodging.

I’m dating myself to admit that I stayed at the Best Western New Oregon with my parents when I was a wannabe Duck. We did the college campus tour and I fell in love with the University of Oregon. Now, a gazillion years later, my husband and I returned to our alma mater with two teenage offspring in tow, both potential ducklings.

My husband selected the New Oregon Motel because he stays here every other year to watch the Ducks play football against the Cal Bears. There is nothing like watching a football game at Autzen Stadium. The New Oregon is within walking, jogging and biking distance to the beautiful Willamette River trails that lead to the stadium.

One of the beds in the family suite

This particular trip we had our dog along with us. Our entire family appreciated staying in room #328, one of eight family suites. The kids liked it because they each got a queen bed. I liked it because I could retreat to my own bedroom and close the door to the kid’s room. My husband liked it because he could play raquet ball with our son and the dog liked it because she could watch the ducks swim by from our second story balcony.

There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. If you happen to be in Eugene on a weekend, make sure to check out the Saturday Market.

The Best Western New Oregon offers AAA discounts. Coffe and tea are availble in the lobby and a so-so continental breakfast is offered complimentary from 6:30-9:30 a.m. across from the lobby. There is a computer and printer available to guests in the lobby, as well as high speed internet access available at no additional charge in all rooms.

Photos by Nancy D. Brown

Best Western New Oregon 1 (541) 683-3669

1655 Franklin Blvd. Eugene, Oregon 97403