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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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