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The Benson, a Coast Hotel, Portland

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309 sw Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
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By KeithF, 11/24/09
 
 
 
 
 
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$173 avg. price
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Located in the heart of downtown Portland, this sophisticated property is approximately 12 miles from Portland International Airport. Built in 1912, this historic landmark building is perfectly situated near shops... More »
Located in the heart of downtown Portland, this sophisticated property is approximately 12 miles from Portland International Airport. Built in 1912, this historic landmark building is perfectly situated near shops, galleries, theatres, museums, and local attractions. This is a 100% non-smoking property. London Grill has been The Benson's resident fine dining establishment for 50 years. Led by executive chef Xavier Bauser, this elegant restaurant is renowned for its tableside dining, specialty dishes, and extensive wine list of over 10,000 bottles. Hotel amenities include fresh fruit at check-in, wine tasting in the cellar, complimentary fresh coffee and newspapers in the lobby, afternoon tea and cookies in the Fireside lobby, valet parking, 24-hour room service, video and Express Check-out, business center, and health club. Each richly appointed deluxe guest room features new Tempur-Pedic memory foam mattress, his & her plush terry cloth bathrobes, mini-bars, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, oversized desks with a comfortable desk chair and wireless high-speed internet. The Single Value Queen room is 240 square feet.
Amenities: Air Conditioning (In Room), Newspaper (Free), Refrigerator, Iron, Television (Cable/Satellite), Non-Smoking Rooms, Daily Maid Service, In Room Broadband Internet Access, Fireplace, Coffee Maker... More »
Amenities: Air Conditioning (In Room), Newspaper (Free), Refrigerator, Iron, Television (Cable/Satellite), Non-Smoking Rooms, Daily Maid Service, In Room Broadband Internet Access, Fireplace, Coffee Maker, Telephone (Voicemail), Mini-Bar
Hotel Details:
  • 287 Rooms / 14 Floors
  • Built in 1912
  • Electronic Key
  • Laundry/ Dry Cleaning Service
  • Multi-lingual Staff
  • Sprinkler in Rooms
  • Pets Allowed
  • Car Rental
  • Common Area High speed Access
  • Smoke Alarm in Rooms
  • Photocopy Service
  • Meeting Facilities
  • Computer Use Available
  • Administrative Services
  • Concierge Services
  • Common/Public Areas Accessible to Wheelchairs
  • Common Area High speed Access Fee Ind
  • Business Center
  • Currency Exchange
  • A-V Equipment Rental
  • Fax (For Guests)
  • Complementary Coffee
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant in Hotel
  • Health Club
 
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35 reviews for The Benson, a Coast Hotel, Portland
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No rest for the weary
By KeithF, 11/24/09
Was there about a year ago. They hype those foam beds, but don't be fooled: 1. You'll get a guaranteed back ache the next morning, 2. THey're too dense and uncomfortable. 3. the foam is too hot, you'll be sweaty all night.
 
 
 
 
 
ab fab
By JenniferL, 04/10/08
the benson was positioned perfectly in the heart of downtown, and the pearl district. great food, great bed and the decor was beautiful. The staff was pleasant. We will stay again.
 
 
 
 
 
4 of 6 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Truly bad experience.
By dskinner26, 02/26/08
Beware when purchasing room on priceline. Upon arrival we were told that the hotel only had smoking rooms available for the evening. It turns out this hotel is one of the few that forces priceline buyers to stay in smoking rooms(they opened the rooms up to priceline after all non-smoking rooms were booked). The smoke smell was so strong that we had to sleep with our window open and listen to all of the loud bar goers outside. The beds are memory foam. If you are not accustomed to these beds they are extremely uncomfortable. I barely slept a few minutes. The rooms look like they are falling apart. The wallpaper was peeling, the carpet was stained, and the rooms were extremely outdated ( like a 70's version of a colonial style). I was excited to stay in a historic hotel, but after my experience I would not recommend this hotel to anyone.
 
 
 
 
 
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Best Hotel Experience
By Mike P, 02/20/08
The Benson Hotel is the Grande Dame of Portland hotels. Physically she is beginning to show her age but she is very much a classy lady. We were treated royally from the time the cab pulled up until the time we checked out. The staff was friendly and professional. Whenever we encountered a hotel employee - in the hall, in the lobby, in the elevator, they always enquired about our stay and if there was anything more they could do. The beds were extremely comfortable thanks to memory foam mattresses. I had a hard time convincing myself that there was a reason to get up and out of bed. One good reason to get up is the Sunday Brunch. Although a bit expensive, the excellent variety and quality of the food made it worth every penny. All in all the best hotel experience I've ever had.
 
 
 
 
 
1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Great Stay
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 11/30/07
I knew someone at the hotel and they gave me a great rate to stay while I had some leisure business in town. The concierge was great and reccommended a great place for dinner, and we spent the end of our night at the Palm Court bar in the lobby. The beds were comfortable and service was great.
 
 
 
 
 
1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Never Going Back
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 07/01/07
The hotel is nice overall but the noise level was unbelievable. Children running up and down the hallways as late as 1:00am, doors slmming closed, and the noise from outside was horiffic. I would never go back nor would I recommened it to anyone for the price you pay!
 
 
 
 
 
2 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Would never go back
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 03/13/07
When we tried to check in the hotel staff told my wife and I that they were prioritizing the rooms we had paid for our room 5 days in advance through priceline. It would seem that a professional basketball team came in and the hotel treated them over us, even though we were there first. It goes to show you that money really does talk.
 
 
 
 
 
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Absolutely wonderful!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 08/10/06
Everything about our stay was great! The hotel is beautiful, the staff are so friendly and helpful, the bed was better than my bed at home, and the food in the restaurant was fabulous! We will definitely be back!
 
 
 
 
 
Lost & Found
By Earl, 04/14/06
It was a nice hotel. Unfortunately, in my haste to depart, I left a small object behind in the room that I am trying to recover from the Hotel staff. I am hopeful that it is recoverable ... and the housecleaning staff has been very helpful in tracking down the item. I am offering a $100 reward for its recovery. Thank you!
 
 
 
 
 
0 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
luxury
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 09/27/05
I loved the traditional charm and the customer service. The hotel is conviently located in the downtown area. It is full of all the ammenities anyone could want.
 
 
 
 
 
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