Benson Hotel, Portland, Street

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

SAFE TO BOOK ? (1/5 issues found)

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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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1. ) I had excellent service from the staff and didn't note the street noise that others have mentioned.

"Great location in Vancouver in an iconic hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/1/2012 Vote

2. We were on a higher floor, which probably helped with street noise.

"Enjoyable stay in downtown Portland " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/16/2011 Vote

3. We did not have any problems with street noise.

"Gorgeous! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/22/2011 Vote

4. We drove but did not find parking around the hotel to be a problem on the weekends, as we could have free street parking after 7pm (not too hard to find around the hotel).

"Comfortable stay in a great location! " Read full review on Expedia 9/15/2010 Vote

5. We parked on street (free Saturday evening until 1pm on Sundays) and in parking lots for less money.

"Great deal on Priceline " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/2/2010 Vote

6. Unfortunately, the hotel really can't do much about noise coming from a few streets over through the window.

"Even better the second time around! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/26/2010 Vote

7. I would reccomend this hotel to anyone visiting Portland, use the valet however because the parking lot across the street seems cheaper but it is deceitful in where its little money box is which we missed and eneded p with a ticket.

"Benson Bliss " Read full review on Expedia 2/3/2010 Vote

8. street-side & was very quiet.

"Beautiful hotel, great service. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/26/2009 Vote

9. Parking is free on the streets from 7p-8a and there's a little parking lot behind the hotel that says $9.75 per day but I was only charged $5.

"I would stay there again. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/10/2009 Vote

10. A fee for WiFi, but it is free across the street at Coffee Bean.

"Right near everything " Read full review on Expedia 8/18/2009 Vote