Top notch accomodations; very fine restaurant downstairs from the lobby, and many other fine restaurants within walking distance. Walkable to the Pearl district and to the waterfront.

The turn of century decor is elegant throughout.

Staff are professional in attitude and knowledgeable about the city scene.

The Benson Hotel is a fabulous place to stay and truely enjoy yourself, even if you do not leave the hotel. If you do leave the hotel, the shopping in the area is excellent and the restaraunts top knotch.

Life should be so good everyday!

El Gaucho offers exquisite dining with fines wines and spirits. Large dining area and attention to detail and service. One of the best steak houses in the Pacific NW. THe lobby bar is not only beautiful, but offers a relaxing atmosphere with great drinks and service.

I was impressed right after I walked into the lobby. After two days of my staying in the hotel, I was so happy with almost everything I have experienced. This is absolutely the best one I have ever visited.

I liked the service and the people were wonderful. It is located in the heart of portland. the city is bueatiful and the rooms are nice and It is a great place to stay

The Benson is the epitome of great service for luxury and romance. And it's right downtown so you can walk to tons of great restuarants, night clubs and shopping!

Very friendly staff,very good location close to everthing the live jazz band is awesome nice bar.The penthouse unlike anything else we have stayed in!Also nice to know there is 24 hour security.

Who says hotel beds have to be uncomfortable? One night's sleep in these beds, and you'll never stay at another hotel again. It was kinda on the pricey side for me, but then again, the service, the atmosphere, everything about the hotel told me it really wasn't for a single mother with three kids (not for her budget, anyway). Needless to say, I would go back, but I'd leave the kids at home.

IT IS THE CLASS JOINT OF DOWNTOWN PORTLAND. WELL KNOWN FOR CELEBRITY GUEST SUCH AS MADONNA, PAT BENATAR, BRAD PITT, PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH , AND NBA STAR MICHAEL JORDAN. THE SERVICE IS FANTASTIC. THE STAFF IS FRIENDLY. AND THE RESTAURANT'S AND FOOD ARE WONDERFUL.