Originally Posted by
scubadu
Well, as someone who was born and bred in Salem and the Willamette Valley, I think this is all for the best. I've been gone for many years, but my parents still live there and we visit occasionally and I can think of almost no hotel or restaurant that would likely meet your standards in Salem.
Regards
P.S. Oh, and by the way, my parents home does not have air conditioning

(common in most older Oregon homes)
I've already comfirmed with both The Nines Portland and The Allison that our suite bedroom air cons will cool to 68 F in the evening.
I'm also thrilled you think The Allison will meet my standards. We have dinner reservations at their Jory and also at The Painted Lady. And Beast in Portland.