Phoenix Grand Hotel Blog in Salem Oregon » Hotel http://www.phoenixgrandhotel.com/blog Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:34:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Take a Virtual Tour of The Grand Hotel in Salem http://www.phoenixgrandhotel.com/blog/2010/08/26/take-a-virtual-tour-of-the-grand-hotel-in-salem/ http://www.phoenixgrandhotel.com/blog/2010/08/26/take-a-virtual-tour-of-the-grand-hotel-in-salem/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:34:57 +0000 Kristi Reed http://www.phoenixgrandhotel.com/blog/?p=1175 We recently released these virtual shots of the different locations inside our hotel! Hope you enjoy and we certainly hope you will visit us in person! Hope to hear your feedback!

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Spend an afternoon on one of our glorious local gardens: Salem, Oregon and surrounding communities are filled with many choices of scenic and lush gardens.  Several of the nurseries and gardens in Salem will be open to the public beginning May 1.  See this video highlighting Adelman Peony Gardens with their many varieties of lovely peonies (and bring your camera if you go!!).  For a complete list of the gardens and the festivals in our area, check out Travel Salem’s List of Gardens

Go to First Wednesday on May 5: First Wednesday is Salem’s favorite evening event, always scheduled on the first Wednesday of each month throughout the year. Events and activities are scheduled for 5 PM to 8 PM.   The First Wednesday in May just happens to fall on Cinco de Mayo!

Check out the Silverton Wine & Jazz Festival on May 8: Wine lovers will love this event!  Celebrate fine Oregon wines of the Willamette Valley Wine Region at The Fourth Annual Silverton Wine & Jazz Festival. Tickets are just $25 and proceeds go back to benefit this lovely historic community.

Buy Local and Fresh Products: The popular Salem Saturday Market is Back!   The Wednesday Farmers Market will open again on May 5!  The markets will be open through October of 2010.  For details and a list of vendors visit www.salemsaturdaymarket.com.

Visit a Local Vineyard Over Memorial Day Weekend: Local Wineries throughout Salem and Oregon will be hosting an Open House for Memorial Day Weekend. This event is so big- we will be posting more information about this in the coming weeks.  In the meantime- mark your calendars and check out Travel Salem’s list of local wineries for details or call 503-581-4325 or 800-874-7012 for info.

http://www.silvertonwineandjazz.com/home.htm celebrate fine Oregon wines of the Willamette Valley Wine Region The Fourth Annual Silverton Wine & Jazz Festival in
Historic Downtown Silverton. http://www.silvertonwineandjazz.com/home.htm celebrate fine Oregon wines of the Willamette Valley Wine Region The Fourth Annual Silverton Wine & Jazz Festival in
Historic Downtown Silverton.

More events and attractions to include on your calendar from of our friends at Travel Salem:

May

Peony & Iris Flower Farm in Bloom
Brooks Gardens
503-393-7999
www.brooksgardens.com

Salem’s First Wednesday
Downtown Salem
503-480-1111
www.gofirstwednesday.info

Iris Gardens open to public
Schreiner’s Gardens, Salem
503-393-3232
www.schreinersgardens.com

Wednesday Farmer’s Market
Downtown Salem
503-585-8264
www.salemsaturdaymarket.com

Silverton Wine & Jazz Festival
Main & Oak Streets, Downtown Silverton
503-873-5615
www.silvertonwineandjazz.com

Polk Home and Garden Show
Polk County Fairgrounds, Rickreall,
503-428-8224
www.polkhomeandgardenshow.com

Salem Saturday Market
Downtown Salem
503-585-8264
www.salemsaturdaymarket.com

Silverton Farmers Market
Town Square Park, Silverton
503-390-7276

Independence Farmers Market
Sterling Bank Parking Lot, Independence
503-838-5424

Peony Paradise
Adelman Peony Gardens, Salem
503-393-6185
www.peonyparadise.com

Peony & Iris Flower Farm in Bloom
Brooks Gardens, Brooks
503-393-7999
www.brooksgardens.com

Champoeg Founders Day
Champoeg Visitor Center, Saint Paul
503-678-1251 ext. 221
www.oregonstateparks.org

Mother’s Day at the Iris Garden
Schreiner’s Gardens, Salem
503-393-3232
www.schreinersgardens.com

Mother’s Day Brunch
Willamette Valley Vineyards, Turner
503-371-7815 or 1-800-344-9463
www.willamettevalleyvineyards.com

Silver Falls Mother’s Day Wildflower and Birding Festival
South Falls Lodge - Silver Falls, Sublimity
503-873-8735
www.oregonstateparks.org

Keizer Iris Festival
Keizer Station, Keizer, OR
(Conveniently located right next to the I-5 freeway. Exit 260B)
503-393-9111
www.irisfestival.com

Annual Sheep to Shawl Festival
Mission Mill Museum, part of Willamette Heritage Center, Salem
503-585-7012
www.missionmill.org

Silverton Pet Parade
Coolidge & Main Streets, Silverton
503-873-5615
www.silvertonchamber.org

Season Opener
Woodburn Dragstrip, Woodburn
503-982-4461
www.woodburndragstrip.com

Cooley’s Garden’s Anniversary
Cooley’s Iris Garden, Silverton
503-873-5463
www.cooleysgardens.com

Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale
Woodburn Company Stores, Woodburn
503-981-1900 or 888-664-SHOP
www.shop-woodburn.com

Memorial Day Weekend at Cubanisimo Vineyards
Cubanisimo Vineyards, Salem
503-588-1763
www.cubanisimovineyards.com

Wineries Memorial Day Weekend Open House
Various wineries in the Willamette Valley
503-581-4325 or 800-874-7012

Memorial Weekend Open House
Redhawk Winery, Salem
503-362-1596
www.redhawkwine.com

Memorial Weekend Open House
Cherry Hill Winery, Rickreall
503-623-7867
www.cherryhillwinery.com

Memorial Weekend Open House
Cristom Vineyards, Salem
503-375-3068
www.cristomwines.com

Memorial Weekend Open House
Willamette Valley Vineyards, Turner
503-588-9463 or 800-344-9463
www.willamettevalleyvineyards.com

East Willamette Valley Wine Tour
East Willamette Valley Vineyards and Wineries
503-651-3190
www.eastvalleywine.com

Chicken BBQ & Capital City Jazz Band
Schreiner’s Gardens, Salem
503-393-3232 or 800-525-2367
www.schreinersgardens.com

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From Cathy, last month!

We had a very nice stay at the Phoenix Grand Hotel. It was my second stay and I looked forward to staying at your beautiful hotel. It is my first choice of places to stay in Salem. I was very appreciative to find, after a long and tiring day of traveling through stormy weather and heavy traffic, that the manager upgraded us to suite for our stay. It was a wonderful treat. Also, I appreciated the mini-store off the lobby, the underground parking, the nice wine selection, and delicious breakfast. Next time I will look forward to trying Bentley’s for a meal. Thanks again for the lovely accommodations. By the way, I was in Salem with my daughter who was attending a campus day at Willamette University.

Indoor Pool  Rating:Excel  Score:10
Fitness Center and Spa  Rating:Good  Score:7
Complimentary Continental Breakfast  Rating:Excel  Score:10
Check In  Rating:Excel  Score:10
Check Out  Rating:Excel  Score:10
Staff Politeness  Rating:Excel  Score:10
Staff Efficiency  Rating:Excel  Score:10
Furnishings  Rating:Excel  Score:10
Condition  Rating:Excel  Score:10
Cleanliness  Rating:Excel  Score:10
Housekeeping Services  Rating:Excel  Score:10

Here is another review from Elizabeth who stayed with us recently:

I stayed as a casual guest (non-business) for one night. Totally impressed with the friendliness of the staff as well as the amenties of the hotel. If I am ever in the area again, you are my #1 choice for hotel. And I am recommending to everyone I know. Thanks for the excellent experience! Dave in your restaurant on Friday night was exceptional. :-)

Front Desk and Guest Services:

Check In  Rating:Excel  Score:10
Check Out  Rating:Excel  Score:10
Staff Politeness  Rating:Excel  Score:10
Staff Efficiency  Rating:Excel  Score:10
Furnishings  Rating:Excel  Score:10
Condition  Rating:Excel  Score:10
Cleanliness  Rating:Excel  Score:10
Housekeeping Services  Rating:Excel  Score:10

Restaurant and Beverage: Bentley’s Grill
Restaurant Service  Rating:Excel  Score:10
Beverage Quality  Rating:Excel  Score:10
Food Quality  Rating:Excel  Score:10
Complimentary Continental Breakfast  Rating:Excel  Score:10

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