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# La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eugene vs Valley River Inn Eugene/Springfield

Both are in Eugene (OR), 2.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Eugene
## [La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eugene](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/la-quinta-inn-suites-by-wyndham-eugene-eugene-or/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1746486/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★½ · Eugene
## [Valley River Inn Eugene/Springfield](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/valley-river-inn-eugene-springfield-eugene-or/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.3

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2264614/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Valley River Inn Eugene/Springfield

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 2.0 km apart.

### Choose La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eugene if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.2)
-   to walk to the sights (1.1 km / 1.7 km)
-   breakfast included
-   free parking

### Choose Valley River Inn Eugene/Springfield if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (26 / 8)
-   a spa and wellness
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 257 / 73)

### Why is La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eugene better than Valley River Inn Eugene/Springfield?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.2) (+0.4)
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  440 m closer to public transport (−440 m)
4.  Has free parking
5.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)
6.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)
7.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (73 vs 257 rooms) (−184)

### Why is Valley River Inn Eugene/Springfield better than La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eugene?

1.  Has a spa
2.  Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★) (+0.5★)
3.  18 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+18)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 59 vs 36) (+23)
5.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)
6.  4 more listed amenities (16 vs 12) (+4)
7.  A larger hotel with more facilities (257 vs 73 rooms) (×3.5)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eugene | Valley River Inn Eugene/Springfield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.4) | 8.2 |
| Location | 4.4 | 5.3  (+0.9) |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 5.8  (+0.8) |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | 8.5  (+4.5) |
| Public transport | 5.3  (+2.4) | 2.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.3) | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.4) | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 55 | 61  (+6) |
| Rank in Eugene (OR) | top 25%  (+60%) | bottom 15% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.4 | 5.3  (+0.9) |
| Distance to Eugene centre | 1.4 km  (−390 m) | 1.8 km |
| To public transport | 1.0 km  (−440 m) | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 13 km | 11 km  (−1.9 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8 | 26  (+18) |
| To the nearest food shop | 890 m  (−150 m) | 1.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 4  (+3) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★½  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 73 | 257 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 16  (+4) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

2.0 km apart

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eugene: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Amtrak Station: 1.0 km, Eugene Airport (EUG): 13 km, 8 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Valley River Inn Eugene/Springfield: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Amtrak Station: 1.5 km, Eugene Airport (EUG): 11 km, 26 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

## La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eugene or Valley River Inn Eugene/Springfield: common questions

### Which is better, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eugene or Valley River Inn Eugene/Springfield?

Valley River Inn Eugene/Springfield leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eugene is stronger in guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eugene or Valley River Inn Eugene/Springfield?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eugene is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 1.8 km for Valley River Inn Eugene/Springfield.

### How far apart are La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eugene and Valley River Inn Eugene/Springfield?

The two hotels are 2.0 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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