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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. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

"Historic Hotel with charm and character " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/24/2012 Vote

2. On the plus side, the service staff is helpful and the meeting room facilities are decent.

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

3. The staff were helpful and knowledgeable, especially in recommending restaurants and coffee shops within easy walking distance from the hotel.

"Old world charm... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/2/2012 Vote

4. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

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

5. Besides this, the valet parking (make sure to pick a rate including this-it's not in the AAA rate) was stellar, employees and concierge helpful and readily available, and convenient location to MAX line.

"Extraordinary, with only a few minor flaws " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/10/2012 Vote

6. 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

7. We called Linda who helped us check in and she was immediately moving our rooms.

"Ok, but not what dream hotels are made of " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/26/2012 Vote

8. The staff was nice and helpful and courteous.

"Ok, but not what dream hotels are made of " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/26/2012 Vote

9. The staff is very polite and helpful.

"Wonderful Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/26/2012 Vote

10. Valet and the bus boy were helpful in a timely manner.

"Ok, but not what dream hotels are made of " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/26/2012 Vote