What to expect: During the week, the hotel draws a mostly corporate crowd in town for conferences and meetings. On weekends, the hotel is filled with families who come to shop at Washington Square Mall and play golf at the 18-hole public course across the street. Guests mingle comfortably in the plant-filled atrium lobby, where a waterfall offers a soothing backdrop to conversation.

Amenity highlights: Complimentary perks at this suburban hotel include a daily buffet breakfast with cooked-to-order items, and a nightly manager’s reception with a full bar and snacks. The recreation area on the lobby level has an indoor pool, spa tub, and fitness room. Complimentary shuttle service is offered by arrangement to a nearby MAX light-rail station and to restaurants, shops, and attractions within one mile of the Embassy Suites.

Insider tip: Oregon has no sales tax, so many guests are attracted to the numerous shops and department stores at the Washington Square Mall. Anchored by Nordstrom, Macy's, Sears, and JC Penney, the mall is three blocks away and accessible via complimentary hotel shuttle.