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Benson Hotel

309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
Benson Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 534 reviews from 6 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 534 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "We will certainly stay there again." source Orbitz

    "We were impressed by the service and overall first impressions of how the lobby was beautiful." source Hotels.com

    "I would not recommend this hotel unless the price was very low." source Priceline

    "Don't let the elegant lobby fool you, this place is ""Homey"", welcoming and a great place to stay in downtown." source Travelocity

    "Otherwise, it was excellent and definitely recommend it to others." source Hotels.com

  • Clean: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "Staff very friendly, available and helpful The good:Location- wonderful, close to everything downtownStaff/service- concierge and front desk available and helpful -front door/garage staff wonderful/friendly and helpful -cleaning staff- came everyday and did a great job and were unobtrusive -- did not touch or move our stuffLobby- lovelyCannot rate:Did not try room service or any food service in the hotel." source Priceline

    "The hotel was clean and had an "old-world" feel." source Priceline

    "Hotel is a little dated for my taste, but we didnÂ’t spend a lot of time in the room, and when we did it was clean and comfortable." source Expedia

    "The room did not feel very clean at first, but the front desk and house keeping were very attentive to our needs." source Expedia

    "Clean and with a comfortable bed." source Priceline

  • Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "The classic older Benson was all that we needed in a downtown hotel with impressive interior design, great location and a helpful staff." source Orbitz

    "Above all else, the customer service at the Benson has been outstanding." source Hotels.com

    "The staff had five star service." source Priceline

    "The bed was of the most comfortable; the sitting area was lovely the food wonderful, and the service was great." source Travelocity

    "Morning lobby coffee service ended too early." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "The Benson is a beautiful old hotel, with lots of high ceilings, carved wood, comfy couches and chairs in the lobby, excellent concierges, Tempurpedic mattresses with lots of pillows and a great location for walking almost everywhere in downtown Portland (or catching the streetcars)." source Hotels.com

    "This hotel is in a great downtown location, within walking distance to everything we needed." source Priceline

    "We spent more than planned, and found the surrounding neighborhood to have deteriorated tremendously from our last visit." source Travelocity

    "Hotel located close enough for walking to Saturday Market, Pearl District and lots of other events." source Expedia

    "Very pretty lobby and dining room; good location downtown. Pretty, classic old downtown hotel but rooms just ordinary." source Priceline

  • Value: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "pretty, but for the price it should be updated." source Skoosh

    "Amazing Location in Downtown Portland, park the car and walk Personally, for the price, I have stayed in nicer hotels for less money, better amenities, and larger/nicer rooms." source Priceline

    "During our 1 day stay here, we got 2 star experience, on 4 star price." source Travelocity

  • Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "The room could have hused a little better decor to bring it to the excellent category." source Skoosh

    "The room and beds were very comfortable." source Orbitz

More information on Benson Hotel

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. Please note this property is 100% smoke free. 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.

Check-in Time:

1600

Check-out Time:

1200

Total Rooms:

Deluxe Double/Double with Tempur-Pedic Beds:A larger room with two new Tempur-Pedic memory foam beds, downtown city view and a comfortable ottoman and chair. Every room includes mini-bar, coffee maker, iron and ironing boards, hairdryers, terry cloth bathrobes, wireless high-speed internet and an over size desk and desk chair.Deluxe King with Tempur-Pedic Beds:A larger room with new Tempur-Pedic memory foam beds, downtown city view and a comfortable ottoman and chair. Every room includes mini-bar, coffee maker, iron and ironing boards, hairdryers, terry cloth bathrobes,Wireless high-speed Internet and an over size desk and desk chair.Standard Queen with Tempur-Pedic Beds:A traditional accommodation, which features our new Tempur-Pedic memory foam beds. Every room includes mini-bar, coffee maker, iron and ironing boards, hairdryers, terry cloth bathrobes, wireless high-speedInternet and an over size desk and desk chair.

Total Floors:

14 floors.

Rooms:

Deluxe Double/Double with Tempur-Pedic Beds:A larger room with two new Tempur-Pedic memory foam beds, downtown city view and a comfortable ottoman and chair. Every room includes mini-bar, coffee maker, iron and ironing boards, hairdryers, terry cloth bathrobes, wireless high-speed internet and an over size desk and desk chair.Deluxe King with Tempur-Pedic Beds:A larger room with new Tempur-Pedic memory foam beds, downtown city view and a comfortable ottoman and chair. Every room includes mini-bar, coffee maker, iron and ironing boards, hairdryers, terry cloth bathrobes,Wireless high-speed Internet and an over size desk and desk chair.Standard Queen with Tempur-Pedic Beds:A traditional accommodation, which features our new Tempur-Pedic memory foam beds. Every room includes mini-bar, coffee maker, iron and ironing boards, hairdryers, terry cloth bathrobes, wireless high-speedInternet and an over size desk and desk chair.

Price

$124-$229 double; $199-$299 junior suite; $400-$1,000 suite. Children under 18 stay free in parent's room, M

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Directions

Airport Way to Interstate 205 South. Take Interstate 84 West; follow the signs to City Center. Take Interstate 5 South approach, stay in the right hand lane. Follow the sign to City Center/Morrison St. This takes you over the Williamette River. Take a right on 4th Street. Two blocks, left on Oak Street. Three Blocks, left on Broadway. Hotel is on the corner of Broadway and Oak at 309 SW Broadway. Valet parking with doorman is $25.00 per night.

Area

Downtown Portland

Parking

Valet parking $25

Pets

Pets accepted ($75)

Attractions

PGE Park Rose Garden Arena Keller Auditorium Oregon Museum of Science Mount Hood Snow Skiing Portland Zoo Powell's Book Store Chinese Gardens Pumpkin Ridge Golf Course Pittock Mansion Oregon Coast

Dining

The London GrillIs one of Portland's finest restaurants. The London Grill was selected by Gourmet Magazine as one of the "Top Tables" and received the Wine Spectator "Best of Award of Excellence" for its outstanding wine collection. Chef Bauser selects only the freshest ingredients from the Northwest for the four-star restaurant. The London Grill is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a fabulous Sunday brunch.El GauchoFeatures an exhibition kitchen orchestrated by Executive Chef Chris Lopez, which serves aged Certified Angus Beef. Table side preparation is an integral part of El Gaucho, with specialty items, and flaming kabobs, full bar with single malt scotches and cigar lounge. This Argentine steak house has received many awards including the 1999 Zagat's "America's Best Restaurants".Lobby Court LoungeWas Portland's first jazz club and continues to offer the best in Northwest jazz. Lobby Court offers a full bar, extended menu, happy hour appetizers and an incredible lunch buffet (Monday through Friday).

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