Benson Hotel, Portland, Generous

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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. Had not heard much about this hotel, though I live generally in the area.

"A Surprisingly Good Stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/28/2012 Vote

2. The lobby bar serves a generous glass of pinot noir with tasty snacks to accompany.

"Beautiful Benson! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/20/2012 Vote

3. generally speaking I think I will try a different place next time.

"An aged Grande Dame " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/5/2012 Vote

4. The staff was hospitable, generous, and professional.

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

5. It is spotless, comfortable, elegant, and not at all the typical generic chain hotel.

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

6. The carpet in our room was fine and the room felt clean in general, but the carpeting in the hallways is old, musty and very dirty.

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

7. 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

8. But overall (except the carpet), the room is generally clean.

"Exceed my expectation " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/26/2011 Vote

9. We were given a very small room with a queen bed, next to an elevator, very generic amenities/toiletries.

"Second class room in old hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/27/2011 Vote

10. The room in general was stuffy.

"Way past its prime- time to renovate! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/22/2010 Vote