Benson Hotel, Portland, Good

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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 hear that several Presidents have stayed here previously and figured that was a good sign.

"Older style hotel, classic, central location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/19/2012 Vote

2. The Benson people always make me feel like I am a good friend just arriving for a personal visit.

"Portland charm " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/1/2012 Vote

3. An amazing hotel and good value for the money.

"Great Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/30/2012 Vote

4. good drinks and atmosphere.

"Great stay, great service, great drinks " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/23/2012 Vote

5. GOOD: Room service was prompt, food was reasonably priced and we enjoyed itGOOD: Valet service fast and courteousGOOD: Room and bathroom were cleanGOOD: The windows swing openOverall, a low-key atmosphere; they don't have to cater to type-A billionaire boys clubbers, so nobody is in your face.

"Nice Property with some Character " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/17/2012 Vote

6. GOOD: WiFi was free and the signal was good enough to do a lot of work through VPN.

"Nice Property with some Character " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/17/2012 Vote

7. They give advice on the most reasonable places for parking, the good restaurants downtown, and seem glad to do so.

"Still the Classic of Portland Hotels " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/28/2012 Vote

8. And the grapefruit juice was carbonated, which did not taste good.

"The bed was soooooo comfy! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/27/2012 Vote

9. The concierge was really helpful with giving us very good walking instructions.

"The bed was soooooo comfy! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/27/2012 Vote

10. The breakfast was also not very good.

"The bed was soooooo comfy! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/27/2012 Vote