Benson Hotel, Portland, Worst

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17th

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) , 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. The worst thing was I guess the dimness of the light in the room, really a small quibble.

"Elegant, Great Staff, Good Value " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/31/2011 Vote

2. It was one of the worst experiences we've had.

"The New Years Eve Wish That Shouldn't Have Been " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/22/2010 Vote

3. after giving our name - the front desk guy saw we booked at a discounted rate and proceeded to put us in (what I'm sure was) the worst room in the house and treat us like absolute trash.

"Do not book the Benson through a discount site! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/26/2009 Vote

4. Because I booked the hotel the same day I got an exceptional rate on the room, however I'm sure I got the smallest room with the worst view available.

"Very charming old hotel, tastefully appointed rooms " Read full review on Expedia 9/16/2009 Vote

5. The lobby is beautiful and worth hanging out in, however we were given a room with the worst possible view.

"Nice lobby, small rooms " Read full review on Expedia 8/18/2009 Vote

6. The worst was the mattress, it was foam and hard as a rock.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 8/30/2008 Vote

7. They have really updated it well: plumbing--usually the worst upgrade of an older hotel--is completely up to snuff and better than many newer hotels I've stayed in.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 2/27/2008 Vote

8. They have really updated it well: plumbing--usually the worst upgrade of an older hotel--is completely up to snuff and better than many newer hotels I've stayed in.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 2/27/2008 Vote

9. It is a child`s worst nightmare.

"Tempur-pedic Beds - an Upgrade? " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/11/2008 Vote

10. Room service was awful the food was some of the worst I ever had.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 1/29/2008 Vote