Benson Hotel, Portland, Love

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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. This is my first time staying at the Benson Hotel, I just love the old dark mahogany, high ceiling, beautiful chandeliers, cocktail lounge in the lobby.

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

2. I love the Benson at other times as well.

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

3. We both loved this hotel - the room, the people, the live jazz in the bar during the evenings.

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

4. We love get away weekends to Portland to relax.

"Sloping bed " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/21/2012 Vote

5. Oh well, still a lovely hotel.

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

6. love to see that an older established hotel has not decided to change their decor and become modern.

"wonderful!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/10/2012 Vote

7. Its just lovely the minute you walk in.

"A great choice in Portland " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/27/2012 Vote

8. Our lovely window looked at another building, though we could see the rain hitting the street if we looked far to the right or left.

"Mom and Daughter Weekend in Portland " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/24/2012 Vote

9. Our suite was lovely and we had the best sleep because the mattress was extremely comfortable.

"Charm & Hospitality " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/17/2012 Vote

10. I loved that it was open 24 hrs a day.

"Beautiful hotel. Friendly staff. Great fitness center!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/17/2012 Vote