Motel 6 Portland Downtown sits on the eastern side of the Willamette River, about half a mile from the large Lloyd Center shopping mall, the Oregon Convention Center and the Memorial Coliseum and Rose Garden, both of which are host sites for professional sporting events, concerts and live shows. The motel does not have on-site dining, but there are several restaurants within walking distance, as well as dining options in and around Lloyd Center. Rooms are simple, with standard amenities and free wireless Internet access. Pets are welcome for no additional fee.
The Super 8 is located on the western edge of Gresham along 181st Avenue, which provides easy access to Interstate 84 to the north and Burnside and Glisan streets, both of which run into downtown Portland near the Willamette River. On-site dining is limited to a free daily continental breakfast, but the motel is within two blocks of a small shopping center with several restaurants, as well as several more restaurants on 181st to the south. Rooms feature standard amenities, as well as refrigerators and microwaves. The hotel has an indoor hot tub, and pets are welcome for an additional, nightly fee.
Motel 6 Gresham is located on the eastern edge of Portland, near the Gresham city border. The motel is 1.5 miles south of Interstate 84 on Stark Street, which runs all the way to downtown Portland. Golfers have a couple of options within a 10-minute drive of the motel --- Glendoveer Golf Course is 2.5 miles to the west and Gresham Golf Course is three miles to the east. You'll have to drive a short distance to find dining, with restaurants along Stark and nearby Burnside Street. Rooms include basic amenities, plus free wireless Internet and available refrigerators in some rooms. Pets are welcome for free; call ahead to notify the staff if you're bringing a pet.
The Travelodge Motel is located in Troutdale, about five miles east of Portland's eastern border. The motel sits two blocks south of the Columbia River, just north of Interstate 84, providing easy access into Portland as well as close proximity to outdoor activities on the edge of the Columbia River Gorge, including boating, fishing and hiking. The motel offers simple rooms with standard amenities, an on-site restaurant and free continental breakfast each morning.