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Benson Hotel

4.0 of 5
309 Southwest Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
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Ranked #40 of 127 hotels in Portland
4.0 of 5 stars 363 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Great location(7)
  • Very nice(6)
  • Old world(6)
  • Pearl district(6)
  • Street noise(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Room service(3)
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johnson32682
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW

Stayed at this hotel with a friend, we booked a room with two double beds, we get there, and they had to put up a basketball team so they were out of two double rooms. Were told that why we were gone away at the blazer game that they would put a roll away in there free of charge. After... More

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bpo-spam
York
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
3
people found this review helpful

The Benson Hotel advertises with "The Benson Hotel in Portland has graciously welcomed celebrities, CEOs and U.S. presidents. Now it’s your turn to discover the timeless beauty...". And that's where the problem is. The beauty of this hotel is not timeless. It looks worn. During my first two days I enjoyed the questionable pleasure of moving guest room three times.... More

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68braveheart
Manalapan, New Jersey
Senior Contributor
45 reviews
59 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Stayed for a business meeting at the Benson. The hotel is located in a ok neighborhood. Took a walk early one morning and noticed many younger homeless types wandering and asking for money etc. Further up Broadway it seems to clear up a bit with stores and more restaurants. Inside, suggestion 1- do not take a room between 10-20 numbers.... More

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andreavermont
Burlington, Vermont
Senior Contributor
26 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

This was a great hotel, in a great location at a very reasonable price. The building was recently restored and so the lobby is very grand and opulent. The room was smallish as was the bathroom, but since we were so centrally located we were rarely in the room. On a random side note, the elevator was wicked fast (surprising... More

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Susie H
Napa, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

This was my first stay at this hotel, but I'll be back. Tremendous value and lived up to it's rating in every way. More

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amgrip
North Vancouver, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

I definitely recommend this wonderful hotel. The building itself is very classy, the rooms superb, the beds extremely comfortable and the hotel staff are outstanding in their desire to help. One of the great features is that pets are welcome and our companion canine was treated like a star being supplied with a comfortable dog bed and a welcome treat... More

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Modesty25
Olympia, Washington
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Great location, concierge was helpful. Older hotel but amenities are up-to-date as was the room and the lobby. Loved that windows were very sound & light proof, but you could still crack open on for a bit of fresh air! More

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UWForever
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My wife and I are "newcomers" at the Benson. Your hotel has been our favorite for only a decade. Beyond the ambience of the lobby, we enjoy the rooms and great location. What made the Benson our favorite, however, are the people and the London Grill. Shutting down the London Grill is a real dissapointment. We are currently sitting in... More

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SandCinSeattle
Seattle, Washington
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

We loved this Old Charming Hotel! The hotel staff we're very friendly and accommodating, 5 star! More

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jadeandy
Portland Oregon
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The staff was incredible but it doesn't cover up the fact that the hotel is old. The carpeting is old, the bathrooms are super old and show it and I'm just not into old. We spent New Years here because they have a great party on site. Well, they said they had a great party on site. There were people,... More

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