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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. Rooms are smaller than in some new properties, but not uncomfortable and you don't feel as if you are overpaying.

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

2. The old world hotel has incredible ambiance with new world rooms.

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

3. It's old Portland and I like the new bits better.

"It's an old hotel... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/19/2012 Vote

4. We spent new Years here because they have a great party on site.

"It's an old hotel... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/19/2012 Vote

5. They use new Tempurpedic mattresses and slept very well dispite the noise and vibrations.

"Nice People, Nice bed, that's about it. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/3/2011 Vote

6. My boyfriend and I love history and we prefer to stay at hotels with character rather than new 'luxury accommodations.

"Gorgeous! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/22/2011 Vote

7. The food was good, and the service is still very strong but with so many new great hotel options around the same price and very close it's just not worth it unless they renovate all the rooms.

"The rooms are really starting to show wear and tear " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/23/2011 Vote

8. Room was comfortable and clean but is ready for new paint, etc.

"Although she may not be the prettiest girl at the dance, she has loads of personality. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/26/2011 Vote

9. though we love to try new places so we probably won't.

"pleasantly surprised " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/15/2011 Vote

10. USA today news paper delivered to door.

"Another great stay at The Benson " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/4/2011 Vote