Benson Hotel, Portland, Bar

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Out of 287

Benson Hotel	Average Price: $176 Check Rates

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309 Southwest Broadway

Portland, 97205 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 7 of 16
Average review rating: 3.76

OpinionWell Value Index: 5

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (72) , YahooTravel (34) , MyTravelGuide (1390) , TripAdvisor (389) , Travelocity (8)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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Bar	Appears in 79 comments. 78% wrote positive comments about bar

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1. The bar in the lobby is a comfortable place to hang out when you are done with your day of exploring fantastic Portland.

"Great downtown hotel. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/5/2012 Vote

2. Favorite of the hotel: the 'Palm Court' restaurant/bar for a lighter evening meal including excellent unique cocktails.

"The Benson Hotel has elegance and grandeur " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/29/2012 Vote

3. Breakfast in the lobby bar was superb and service was friendly and prompt.

"A great choice in Portland " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/27/2012 Vote

4. The lobby bar serves a generous glass of pinot noir with tasty snacks to accompany.

"Beautiful Benson! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/20/2012 Vote

5. Room was clean with honor bar and coffee maker in a cabinet under flat screen TV with many local and HBO channels.

"It had some ups and some downs " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/2/2012 Vote

6. The purpose of the visit was to explore the city by foot and be near restaurants and great wine bars.

"A great value in Portland! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/18/2012 Vote

7. There was a nice wine tasting in the evening and the bar is very convenient in the lobby.

"Beautiful old hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/10/2012 Vote

8. The historic lobby, restaurant, and bar have lovely old woodwork that really adds to the charm of the place.

"Old school elegance, great service, great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/13/2011 Vote

9. ' The highlight of our stay at The Benson was the outstanding jazz in the bar.

"Old Style Luxury " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/29/2011 Vote

10. Great classic hotel with lobby bar and fireplace.

"Great location downtown Portland " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/28/2011 Vote