Benson Hotel, Portland, Walk

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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: 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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1. This hotel is within walking distance to most of the good shops in the Pearl.

"Wonderful Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/26/2012 Vote

2. This hotel is perfectly located in the Pearl district, within walking distance to Powell's books, the riverfront, several restaurants and drinking establishments (Bailey's Taproom, the Bijou Cafe, Deschutes), cool shops and it's by the MAX rail stop.

"Beautiful, great location, helpful staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/8/2012 Vote

3. We wanted to stay at a downtown hotel within walking distance of the train station, so after a little research, we decided on the Benson Hotel.

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

4. If you are flying in, you can get within a short walk of the Benson by taking the train to Pioneer Square ($2.40), a lot cheaper than a taxi ($40 or so).

"Portland Jewel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/18/2011 Vote

5. afternoon wine tasting -- conveniently located within walking distance to Saturday Market, Whole Foods, Peet's Coffee & Pioneer Square (Italian Festival going on while there).

"Elegant Grand Dame " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/8/2011 Vote

6. There is plenty to do within walking distance of the property and I hope to stay again soon when I attend a concert near there.

"Happy wife and happy dog " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/23/2011 Vote

7. All around good place to stay downtown and short walks to all the best places.

"A charming, comfortable older classic hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/12/2011 Vote

8. The location of the hotel is perfect, within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, brew pubs, wine tastings, gardens, etc. The staff was so superb that we kept commenting to ourselves that either Portland has the absolutely nicest people in the U.

"A Beautiful, Elegant, Warm and Friendly Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/4/2011 Vote

9. There's just too many fantastic places to dine within walking distance to settle for just okay.

"pleasantly surprised " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/15/2011 Vote

10. Everything is within walking distance, which is fantastic.

"Party Hotel? " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/14/2011 Vote