Benson Hotel, Portland, Positive

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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. Amazing, acomodating staff in every position held there.

"Amazing top notch service, we felt like a King & Queen! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/19/2012 Vote

2. Dirty bathtub, dated rooms, dental floss from previous guest stuck on the wall, unfriendly front door staff, the only positive was the free wifi and the location.

"If I didn't win it on priceline, I wouldn't have stayed here, two star hotel disguised as a four star " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/19/2011 Vote

3. A positive: the shower pressure was good.

"Disappointed in the grand old hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/23/2011 Vote

4. Only positive thing is its location.

"The Benson is a Dump " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/14/2009 Vote

5. I usually try to be up beat in my reviews and look for the positive.

"Dissappointing stay at legendary hotel. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/2/2009 Vote

6. On a positive note, I found the tempurpedic mattress quite comfortable and the staff quite helpful and pleasant.

"Nice lobby but not tech savy " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/2/2008 Vote

7. My room was not very clean and positioned right next to the elevator and with a gross view of an industrial rooftop.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 4/11/2008 Vote

8. My room was not very clean and positioned right next to the elevator and with a gross view of an industrial rooftop.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 4/11/2008 Vote

9. the benson was positioned perfectly in the heart of downtown, and the pearl district.

"ab fab " Read full review on YahooTravel 4/10/2008 Vote

10. The dark, gleaming wood and crystal chandeliers made the atmosphere positively magical.

"Tempur-pedic Beds - an Upgrade? " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/11/2008 Vote