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Location.
With a reputation for timeless elegance in vibrant downtown Portland, Ore., the Benson Hotel has been in operation since 1913 and is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Carefully nurtured for nine decades and now thoughtfully restored, the 14-story Benson Hotel features a glazed terra-cotta and brick façade, with arched windows and a French mansard roof. Travelers who appreciate the finer things in life can enjoy this tasteful monument of service and style, which is conveniently positioned near the Chinese Gardens and Pioneer Square. For entertainment, guests are within walking distance of shopping, sightseeing, galleries, performing arts theaters and museums. Located 20 minutes from the Portland International Airport, limousine and Town Car service can be arranged by either the concierge or the front door staff.
Hotel Features.
Patronized by vacationers and corporate executives, the Benson Hotel offers one of the most comprehensive hotel experiences around. Guests can begin their day with coffee around the lobby fireplace, where a selection of newspapers are available. Other hotel amenities include gorgeous banquet halls, conference rooms and a 24-hour fitness center.
Guestrooms.
The Benson Hotel offers an impressive cast of accommodations that range from standard guestrooms to penthouses and presidential suites. With reproduction period furniture and revival Italian Renaissance décor, each arrangement is an adventure in taste and sophistication. Modern amenities include high-speed wireless Internet access, complimentary wired Internet access, fully stocked minibars and Swedish Temper-pedic mattresses.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
**These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.
El Gaucho - This theatrical Argentinian steak and chop house has low lighting, dark wood, and an open kitchen. Open for dinner only, El Gaucho also has a cigar lounge and a bar with live Latin guitar music nightly.
The Palm Court - Located in The Benson Hotel’s lobby, the Palm Court Restaurant and Bar offers an impressive collection of craft brews, fine wine, and spirits from around the world, plus a full menu from appetizers to dinner. Happy hour is held twice nightly, and live entertainment is offered Friday and Saturday evenings from 8:00PM until 11:30PM.
The Benson Hotel offers 24-hour fitness facilities. Additional recreational activities are available at Washington Park, one mile from the hotel, and at other area parks.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
West of the Willamette River, downtown offers a celebrated skyline, walkable streets, and a lively arts scene. Visitors shop tax-free at Powell’s Books and Portland Saturday Market, a craft lover’s paradise. Area festivals include Cinco de Mayo and the Oregon Brewer’s Festival. The Oregon Zoo, the swank Pearl District, and the inviting Pioneer Courthouse Square are other noteworthy attractions.
see all hotels in Portland"Last minute stay in Portland"
The Benson Hotel was a very clean and comfortable choice for our last minute stay in Portland. We found the hotel on hotels.com doing the search by highest to lowest star rating. Excellent value.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Old Lady, needs a makeover"
The only place where we got the service we expected was in the Lounge.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"always a good choice"
the beds are fabulous and the staff is always, always friendlyGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"One Night at the Benson"
The Benson is a lovely hotel, centrally located within walking distance of the Pearl District and Pioneer Square. The staff were extremely pleasant. The only reason I didn't rate it higher was for the very large rug stain in our room. Made the place go from classy to trashy. Otherwise, the bed was comfortable, the bathroom amenities were very nice. […] I'd stay there again and hope to get a room sans stain - especially for the price we paid. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good location but overpriced"
The hotel itself is in a great location and the lobby is fantastic. The king deluxe room we stayed in was so so. Nothing fancy, very basic. The valet and door man never greeted us during our numerous in and outs. They were always on their phones texting or chatting amongst themselves. Not a big deal but just unprofessional. The check-in staff was quite […] pleasant. Overall a good experience but for the price i may check around since there are tons of hotels in the area. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Very nice, comfortable and great location"
Great staff. Room service and lobby bar were fantastic.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"great walk about"
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"Sleep like a diplomat"
The Benson is my favorite hotel in Portland - It's right in the heart of the action, both for work and post-work play. The staff are friendly, and will suggest a variety of activity, if you haven't researched it prior to arrival. Very comfy rooms. A little "old-worldy," but charming. I really like sitting in the lobby with a beer, but then I've been […] called an "old soul," and I feel at home in architecture from an older era. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Consistently wonderful"
Friendly staff and the room is very clean! Swanky and close to all public transit!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Close to all the night life"
the hotel was so beautiful. the staff was so friendly & very helpful. I will definitley be back. Hopefully for a longer stay. Thank youGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"very petfriendly"
The hotel was very nice with lots of beautiful wood in the Lobby and bar. The bed was very comfortable and I was very please to see a hotel in the downtown location that welcomed my dog as much as me.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Portland Weekend"
It was a great stay and very close to all the sight's of the city. Parking rate is the most I have had to pay for any other city I have visited.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"great base for weekend adventure"
The room was comfortable and quiet -- and the hotel's location perfect for all of our local sightseeing.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Charming, friendly hotel"
I loved the beauty of the hotel and the friendliness of the staff. I stayed there with my one-year-old daughter and we were both very comfortable. The staff, especially the breakfast wait staff, were very pleasant to my daughter and I. Our room was very clean, and the concierge and bellmen were prompt and efficient. I would most definitely stay here […] again as well as recommend the place to anyone looking for a well-situated, friendly, very classy, yet not at all pretentious hotel. It would make a nice romantic or family getaway. I was also satisfied with the valet service, although I will note that there are cheaper parking garages just a few doors down that I would probably consider using instead next time. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Classic Benson Hotel is still the best !"
We have stayed there many times in the past and have never been disappointed. The elegance of the Hotel --the location --employees who have worked there for 30+ years are a few of the details that make it perfect.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Perfect experience!"
A girlfriend of mine and I met in Portland with our soon to be toddlers and stayed at this hotel for two nights. We can't wait to go back! We had an amazing experience, everyone was so kind to our girls, the hotel was super clean, all the staff was overwhelmingly kind and helpful. The room was luxurious, the king size tempurpedic bed was heaven. The […] location of the Benson couldn't be better, we were able to walk everywhere, I felt perfectly safe with my 10 month old. There is a huge variety of restaurants, nightlife, entertainment and places to walk. A wide variety of shopping is right there also. I really couldn't give the Benson a high enough rating. We plan to return soon. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Amazing Beds!"
Great hotel in fantastic location - definitely a Portland staple. The beds were very comfortable and the hotel was extremely clean. However, the one aggravating thing was the hairdryer the hotel provided int he bathroom. It was old and outdated. It got a hold of my hair twice, sucked it in the intake and I had to cut it free. Just a bit strange that […] they haven't updated their terrible hairdryers. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Very Nice"
The hotel is beautiful, warn and relaxing. Would stay there again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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Overall the Benson was a fine hotel. The price was comparable to other downtown hotels and the service and staff were excellent. There are amenities in the hotel, but also plenty of small shops nearby if you want to forgo the cost of incidentals. My one complaint is that we decided to shower around 9 before we checked out, and the water for the shower […] was lukewarm and quickly turned cold. We told the staff, but since we were checking out it didn't really matter at that point. Hopefully the next traveler won't have to take a cold shower. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Downtown Portland historic hotel."
Within walking distance of many downtown attractions, restaurants, etc. Hotel staff polished professionals, courteous and anxious to serve. Excellent food in Palm Court Restaurant. Bathroom a bit small for 1st class comfort. Otherwise clean and well appointed.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Hotel was dusty in my room..everything qas nice and pleasant..service was great the valet parking was great. They had a problem last say with the hot water.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Fabulous"
Thanks to Linda and her professional team. This is an elegant hotel with wood paneling, a warming fire, a jazz pianist and an amazing management team. We will be back.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice hotel, terrible service"
The Benson is a lovely hotel, with a sophisticated vintage feel. However, the service here is terrible. My friend and I ordered wine to the room twice, and no one ever showed up. Also, upon checking in, I was told that my card number would be taken for incidentals only. The next day I checked my bank account, and it was in the negative. The Benson had […] charged me two substantial fees for no reason. I called the front desk to inquire, and the receptionist told me that this is standard. "It is only a hold, we will put it back on your card when you check out." No one told me anything about this. I had no money to spend while I was in Portland, and now have to pay for an overdraft fee. I checked out yesterday morning, and of course the money is still not back on my card. This is an absolute disgrace. I complained to a manager, who could only offer an insincere "I'm sorry." Nothing else. This place is in a convenient downtown location, but the rooms are small, and the service is awful. Do not recommend. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Classic comfort in downtown"
Beautiful old hotel but well kept and great service. Good jumping off site for walking to downtown, the Pearl district, etc.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Upscale - downtown"
The staff treated us with much courtesy, even though our room wasn't ready for check-in when it should have been. They asked for our phone number and called less than an hour later. The room was comfortable, the lobby is beautiful.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"review"
shower kept on dripping next to maid closet vacume cleaning at 8.00 am.On a Sunday carpet in hallway worn.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"Nice old hotel"
A nice place in great location. Staff very friendly and helpful. Cozy and comfy lobby but a bit worn and often crowded. The beautiful old woodwork and finish in lobby is marred by the mix of modern travelers, many of whom cause the decorum to border on rii-raff. Great rooms and weekend breakfast a treat!Genuine Expedia guest review
"Excellent 1st time to downtown Portland"
Loved the mattresses!!!!!!!!!! Felt like memory foam. I'd never slept on one before so I was excited to try it out. Best night's sleep at a hotel I've ever had and we're considering getting a mattress like this for home. Wonderful treatment by the staff. Breakfast smelled so good, but we didn't try it due to other plans. Desk staff made an excellent […] recommendation for dinner which we went to and had a FABULOUS experience. Then the doorman directed us right to where we needed to go downtown which helped a lot with our time schedule. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Good but...."
The location is great, however the internet never worked. Other wise it could have been a great experience.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great Downtown Portland Location"
Great downtown location. The staff was A+++ including the valet parking attendants and the waiters at the Palm Court.Genuine Expedia guest review
"The good and the bad of being a historic hotel"
Most everything about our stay was good. The service was great, the room was clean, the location was convenient to everything, and the hotel has a lot of character. The only drawbacks are that it is indeed a historic hotel, so the rooms are very small compared to what we've been used to at more modern west coast hotels. Also, the walls seem to be pretty […] thin. At one point I could hear my neighbor lowering their blinds - usually considered a fairly quiet activity. Conveniently, though, they had pairs of earplugs waiting in the nightstand. The only other thing I would mention, and this is entirely a matter of preference, but the beds have a memory foam topper. My husband and I sleep warm and prefer a little bit more support, so it would've been preferable to have a classic spring mattress. Overall, it was a good place to stay, and the negatives were far outweighed by the positives. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Simply outstanding!"
This is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at and I have traveled to four continents. It is historic, beautiful and very well maintained. I usually avoid eating in hotel restaurants but on this trip my wife and I sampled their brunches, lunches, happy hour and dinner; all in the Palm Room. The food was excellent and very reasonably priced for […] the quality. And the staff! Universally outstanding and friendly. The staff exuded pride at working for the Benson and made us aware that they had been there for 20, 25, 30 years or more. It shows. The Benson also has a great downtown location for those who want to explore the many lovely districts in Portland. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
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"Excellent Hotel"
We were very pleased with the hotel and the accomodations. The staff was highly professional and we would definitely stay there again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Friendly, elegant hotel"
Our stay was especially nice as the rooms equipped for handicap access are WONDERFUL. One of our party uses a wheelchair and walker--the roll-in shower was so easy to use, and the height of the bed was perfect for transfers. The room service was a tad slow, but one of our party did ask for a vegan burger, and the kitchen complied nicely with a grill […] mushroom filling. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"The Bunk co girls trip"
My girlfriends and I had a great time. It is close to walking to most everything and the windows open. I would have to say that they should let people know that they let DOGS of all kinds in there an that if you are allergic or scare you will not enjoy your stay at all!Genuine Expedia guest review
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"Great hotel"
This hotel is clean quiet and was a very enjoyable stay. Parking was super easy located directly across Broadway and cost $23/night with in and out. Hotel is convenient to all neighborhoods. Great stay would stay again and recommend.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great getaway!"
This hotel was great! The reception staff were cheerful, fast and helpful. The room was clean, warm and larger than I had expected. The bathroom was a bit small but the room itself was spacious. The king size bed was a dream! Very comfy! The hotel was pretty quiet (I was also on the 10th floor). I did not eat at the hotel but the breakfast buffet in […] the morning looked excellent. Valet parking in $30 a day, you can park across the street for half the price. I would recommend to anyone and I would definitely stay here again. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"21st birthday party celebration."
Great location to walk around Portland staff was very friendly.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Convenient"
Very convenient downtown location. Older building, but very well maintained with a beautiful decor. Rooms are very clean and fresh. Staff was very pleasant and helpful. Great pricing, much better than most national chains. My overall experience was a very friendly and comfortable atmosphere that made you feel at home.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good rooms, kind of all outside of them."
Clean and comfortable room with excellent bathroom. Elevators and aisles were kind of old and not with a good ilumination. Would not feel that clean before getting to the room. Very beatuiful lobby, but it was packed everyday, making it quite hard to get a place and some drinks (even though we managed to do it a couple of times).Genuine Expedia guest review
"The Benson is The Best!"
Our check-in was fast and courteous. The beds were supremely comfortable and the room was very clean.Genuine Expedia guest review
The room was beautiful and the bed was extremely comfortable. The location was perfect for spending time exploring the downtown area. We were able to walk to our destinations! The staff, inside and out, were courteous and helpful.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice hotel, great location."
The Benson is a very nice hotel and must have been luxurious in its hay-day. The rooms are clean and very comfortable albeit a bit old. The tub is deeper than at most hotels, so if that's your thing, it's quite nice. The staff is friendly and helpful. The lobby has a faint barbecue smell which probably comes from the Gaucho restaurant next door.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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