Longview, population 35,000, is in southwest Washington where the Cowlitz River meets the Columbia. The city has 20 parks, including 120-acre Lake Sacajawea Park with a 3.5-mile walking trail; an arboretum, picnic areas and fishing spots for trout. Downtown Longview features shops and restaurants in a small-town atmosphere as well as affordable accommodation options for visitors planning an extended stay.
The Rodeway Inn offers affordable rates and a convenient downtown Longview location near restaurants and shops. Room options at the Rodeway include one king or two queen beds with a maximum occupancy of four people. Standard amenities include microwaves and refrigerators for storing snacks and beverages, coffee makers for morning brew and cable television for evening entertainment. Wireless Internet access and a continental breakfast are complimentary for guests, and copy and fax services are available for business travelers. The Rodeway Inn is approximately four miles west of Interstate 5 and a half-mile from Lake Sacajawea Park.
Rodeway Inn
1808 Hemlock Street
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 423-6980
rodewayinn.com
Billing itself as "Longview's Friendliest Motel," the Town House Motel offers 27 guest rooms, with Jacuzzi suites available. An outdoor pool provides summer recreation, and air-conditioning makes summer nights bearable. Room amenities include a microwave, free Internet access, cable television with HBO, a refrigerator, guest laundry and king- or queen-size beds. A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning, and several restaurants are within walking distance for lunch and dinner. Rates at the Town House are affordable, and special rates are available for industrial workers. The Town House Motel is just off the Ocean Beach Highway and four miles north of the Oregon border.
Town House Motel
744 Washington Way
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 423-7200
townhousemo.com/index.html
The Travelodge offers budget-friendly hotel rooms with one king or two queen beds and complimentary "Bear Bites" breakfast service. A refrigerator is available in each room as well as cable television with HBO, a work area with high speed Internet access and a free daily newspaper. The Travelodge is located at the south end of Lake Sacajawea, adjacent to St. John's Medical Center and near several restaurants, including Chinese cuisine and a steakhouse.
Travelodge Longview
838 15th Avenue
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 423-6460
travelodge.com
The Hudson Manor Inn & Suites calls itself the "Most Affordable Inn in the Three Rivers Area," according to the hotel's website. Room options include single or double queen bed rooms or queen or king bed suites, with amenities including wireless Internet access and a microwave and refrigerator. Guests are served cappuccino, juice and pastries each morning and a barbecue area is available for grilling in the summer and fall. The Hudson Manor Inn is located near RA Long Square and several restaurants.
Hudson Manor Inn & Suites
1616 Hudson Street
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 425-1100
hudsonmanorinn.com