Salmon Creek, Wash., offers hotels located in clusters on major streets and easy access to both Interstate 5 and Interstate 205. The town, which has a population of 20,000, is also home to Washington State University, the only research university in the state's southwest area. Southwest Washington also offers historical sightseeing in Vancouver, crop picking during the summer months and family-friendly parks all over the area.
The Inn at Salmon Creek is a good choice for families that require a lot of room. The hotel offers deluxe suites and regular rooms with two queen-sized beds. One-bed rooms are also available. Children will enjoy the hotel's extended satellite with premium channels including Disney and Nickelodeon. For the adults in the family, channels include HBO and Showtime.
While staying at this hotel, guests can enjoy a 24-hour heated pool and fitness center, continental breakfast and business center. The rooms are fully equipped with a refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, queen-sized beds and full-length mirrored doors. One of the unique amenities of this hotel is the fitness center equipped with top-of-the-line weight machines, free weights and cardio stations.
As a budget hotel, families will enjoy more money in their pocketbook but they won't have to sacrifice comfort. Guests can enjoy free daybreak breakfast, free high-speed Internet, a meeting space for business and a fully equipped fitness center. The guest rooms offer queen-sized beds.
At La Quinta you can enjoy a free breakfast, high-speed Internet and an indoor heated pool. The spacious, brightly painted guest rooms have queen beds and large bathrooms. A free breakfast includes items such as waffles, hot cereal, breads and muffins as well as a juice bar. A unique amenity offered by La Quinta is the generous pet policy that is not common at other hotels in the area. La Quinta charges no pet fees, and does not have breed or weight restrictions.