Benson Hotel, Portland, Perfect

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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. The location, near Powell's and Pioneer Square was perfect for walking around town, rain or shine.

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

2. This hotel is perfectly located in the Pearl district, within walking distance to Powell's books, the riverfront, several restaurants and drinking establishments (Bailey's Taproom, the Bijou Cafe, Deschutes), cool shops and it's by the MAX rail stop.

"Beautiful, great location, helpful staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/8/2012 Vote

3. But for those few exceptions our stay at the Benson would have been perfect.

"Very Busy Yet Comfortable " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/5/2012 Vote

4. The lobby was a perfect place to gather, meet and socialize with our group.

"Very Busy Yet Comfortable " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/5/2012 Vote

5. Location is perfect for walking anywhere in Portland -- a great walking city.

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

6. From the elegant wood-paneled lobby to the fabulous Tempur-pedic beds, our five-day stay at this historic hotel was perfect.

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

7. For me, the location was perfect as I had come down from Seattle to go to Powells' bookstore (which is only two blocks away.

"Great location in Vancouver in an iconic hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/1/2012 Vote

8. The location was perfect for us.

"Enjoyable stay in downtown Portland " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/16/2011 Vote

9. The Benson is in the perfect location right between the Pearl district and downtown where all the shopping is.

"Great location, older historic property but beautiful and in great condition! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/18/2011 Vote

10. While the location in downtown is perfect and the staff helpful, the room left something to be desired.

"Friendly staff, but room needs updating " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/12/2011 Vote