Benson Hotel, Portland, Big

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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. We stayed in a junior suite, mini bar was fully stocked, bed was big and comfortable, bathroom was on the smaller side.

"Love this hotel! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/22/2012 Vote

2. ) is a big plus.

"Old hotel, but nice and good location. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/1/2011 Vote

3. I stayed at this hotel for a professional conference, and it definitely beats the heck out of any typical big chain hotel.

"Old school elegance, great service, great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/13/2011 Vote

4. We are really excited for our visit next month and are keeping our fingers crossed for the big room.

"Addicted to The Benson " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/30/2011 Vote

5. Not big complaints.

"Addicted to The Benson " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/30/2011 Vote

6. Beds were comfy though big plus.

"Charming and pricey! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/27/2011 Vote

7. - King room had awesome mattress (squishy foam, but great support), chair and ottoman, desk+chair, wooden cabinet for TV, entrance bench for tying up shoes, big windows that opened, blackout curtain for sleeping past sunrise, AC unit worked great, great water pressure in bathroom, FREE Internet code given to us at checkin (despite what their own website said about it costing).

"Fabulous location, elegant charm and excellent service " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/4/2010 Vote

8. - Benson has become a big priceline hotel - saw several backpackers and rowdy younger clientel.

"Benson Pros and Cons " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/10/2010 Vote

9. The lobby is so elegant, and it was decorated with a big tree and pointsettias.

"Comfortable, elegant experience " Read full review on Expedia 1/6/2010 Vote

10. I don't enjoy big hotels because they tend to be cold and impersonal.

"Good value " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/22/2008 Vote