The hotel is located near Meridian Park Hospital- 3 km, Marylhurst College- 9,5 km, Portland State University and World Forestry Center- 11,5 km, and the Museum Of Natural History- 18 km. Founded in 1962 in Santa Barbara, California, the hotel chain is synonymous with a great travel value. The first hotel in Santa Barbara still leaves the light on today, but a lot has changed for the motel chain that pioneered the first real economy motel designed for the no-frills traveler. Basic room amenities and WiFi available in select rooms for a nominal fee. Free coffee is served in the morning.