Discover affordable luxury at The Benson Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Portland, Oregon, and only 11 miles from PDX. The Benson... more »
Discover affordable luxury at The Benson Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Portland, Oregon, and only 11 miles from PDX. The Benson provides travelers a truly unique experience among even the most distinct Portland hotels with full service amenities including the award winning London Grill restaurant.
The Benson Hotel is an upscale boutique style Portland hotel on Broadway and very convenient to sightseeing, shopping, the Pearl District, performing arts and museums. The hotel features 287 guest rooms that include 57 suites, a stunning fireside lobby, valet parking, prompt room service, video and express check-out, business center, and exercise room.
Benson hotel accommodations feature the ultimate in rest and comfort with Tempur-Pedic sleep system beds, plus complimentary morning coffee in the hotel's stunning lobby. High speed internet access and plus eco-friendly bamboo bath robes and slippers are available in every guest room. Stay here and be pampered!
Official Hotel Information
Located in the heart of downtown Portland, this sophisticated AAA Four-Diamond property is approximately 12 miles from Portland International Airport. Built in 1912, this historic landmark building is perfectly situated near shops, galleries, theatres, museums, and local attractions.London Grill, a recipient of the AAA Four-Diamond distinction itself, has been The Benson's resident fine dining establishment for 50 years. Led by executive chef Xavier Bauser, this elegant restaurant is renowned for its tableside dining, specialty dishes, and extensive wine list of over 10,000 bottles. Hotel amenities include fresh fruit at check-in, wine tasting in the cellar, complimentary fresh coffee and newspapers in the lobby, afternoon tea and cookies in the fireside lobby, valet parking, 24-hour room service, video and express check-out, business center, and exercise room. Each richly appointed guest room features new Tempur-Pedic memory foam beds, his & her plush terry cloth bathrobes, mini-bars, irons andIroning boards, hairdryers, oversized desks with a comfortable desk chair and wireless high-speed Internet.
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pros: luxurious beds, quiet roomsLove the rooms and service provided, just wish we could have stayed longer. I love the fact that you are greeted at the door, your car is parked for you and then retrieved when you are done. The suite we were in was...
Great location within Portland, or, and
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Posted May 30, 2008
Excellent
Great location within Portland, or, and the surrounding neighborhoods.Dusty basket of expensive snacks. The Benson in Portland, or is conveniently located within walking distance of several great neighborhoods and attractions. The max is only two...
I had a fantastic stay at The Benson.
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Posted May 01, 2008
Excellent
I had a fantastic stay at The Benson. The staff was very helpful, for a variety of questions (directions to avoid traffic, restaruant advise, etc). The room was beautiful and I could not sleep better at home! The location is ideal, in the middle...
Location.The room was tiny and filthy!
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Posted May 01, 2008
Okay
Location.The room was tiny and filthy! I will never stay at the Benson again. The room was tiny and filthy! I have had cleaner rooms at Super 8! There was hair all over the bathroom and it looked like someone sprayed soda pop all over the walls. I...
I loved The Benson. So many hotels
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Posted Apr 30, 2008
Excellent
I loved The Benson. So many hotels look exactly the same these days - it was so nice to stay in a hotel with some charm and history. The staff was outstanding (especially our waiter at breakfast) and I was made to feel very welcome. My room was...
The lobby and wine tasting.The room- I
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Posted Apr 29, 2008
Good
The lobby and wine tasting.The room- I even upgraded. I was not pleased with the rooms. I felt like I was staying at a hotel with a much lower standard. The lobby and staff were great. I enjoyed getting drinks with friends in the lobby. I liked the...
The staff and help was great.My room
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Posted Apr 17, 2008
Mediocre
The staff and help was great.My room was next to the prudential suite, had parties in the room both nights. The hotel was nice. My room placement was terrible. I was put next to a suite for a wedding. Friday night- bachelors party: They quieted down ...