Benson Hotel, Portland, Sad

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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)

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. Having tried a number of other Portland Hotels, we have some good points of comparison and, sadly, this hotel comes up extremely short.

"Tired and poor service. You can do MUCH better in Portland!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/4/2012 Vote

2. Really Benson? You can't do real cream in a little pitcher? Just so sad.

"Kinda sad " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/29/2011 Vote

3. The lobby could be beautiful, but it just feels neglected and sad.

"Kinda sad " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/29/2011 Vote

4. After reading reviews, I was a little sad we didn't get a 'better' hotel.

"A solid choice " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/13/2011 Vote

5. sadly, I would skip the restaurant downstairs (The London Grill).

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

6. We go to our 'great room with a view' to only be very sadly mistaken and disappointed.

"They don't return left behind items as stated & upsales " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/1/2011 Vote

7. Very rude operator with a sad accent.

"First impressions are important " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/17/2010 Vote

8. sadly we were faced with an ugly, ugly mess of cigarette butts, an ashtray and a liquor bottle located on the ledge outside of our non-smoking room`s window.

"Smoking/Cleanliness a Problem " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/8/2006 Vote

9. All in all, sadly this hotel didn`t live up to it`s reputation - I have had much better service at cheaper hotels.

"An Anniversary Disappointment! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/25/2006 Vote

10. In my opinion, if booking your room through priceline or hotwire, ask about upgrading to larger rooms, you will not be sad you did.

"The benson is not bad " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/9/2005 Vote