Benson Hotel, Portland, Disappoint

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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) , MyTravelGuide (1390) , Travelocity (8) , TripAdvisor (389) , YahooTravel (34)

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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 am disappointed this time.

"Sloping bed " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/21/2012 Vote

2. Although the room was disappointing, the staff was very accomodating.

"Average hotel with high cost " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/17/2012 Vote

3. Suite was beautiful and the only disappointment in the room was the bathroom, which was clean and tidy but small and less than exciting.

"A Holiday Treat " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/21/2012 Vote

4. Go and experience it yourself, you won't be disappointed.

"Holy Trailblazer! What a value! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/19/2012 Vote

5. You will not be disappointed at all with the Benson.

"Such wonderful staff and service " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/9/2012 Vote

6. I was however very disappointed with the concierege desk when we left a very nice bottle of wine to be delivered to our friends room along with a heartfelt birthday card.

"Concierge Problems " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/23/2011 Vote

7. The Benson did not disappoint.

"Lovely, absolutely lovely, stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/20/2011 Vote

8. Staying at The Benson was on my bucket list, and I'm so pleased to report that she did not disappoint.

"This Grande Old Dame Of PDX glows with character and charm. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/19/2011 Vote

9. I experimented and ordered a glass of port off their extensive port menu and was not disappointed at all even tho my choice was one of the least expensive of the options.

"This Grande Old Dame Of PDX glows with character and charm. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/19/2011 Vote

10. 5 starsIf you are looking to getaway and be lost in a older generation of time, The Benson would be a treat, If you are looking for a funky, modern 4 star hotel, probably best to book something else or you may be slightly disappointed.

"A Step Back into Time " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/13/2011 Vote