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User Reviews
3.8 out of 5
Overall
Loved the lobby. So festive...
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Posted 17 Dec 2011
Excellent
Loved the lobby. So festive at Christmas.... more on EasyToBook.com
Great place to stay!...
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Posted 22 Jan 2011
Excellent
The Benson is centrally located in downtown Portland, which makes it accessible to shops, restaurants, and points of interest, all within walking... more on Travelocity
Beautiful, classic hotel.....
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Posted 1 Jan 2011
Okay
The Benson has a beautiful lobby and lounge, but our room was tiny...especially the bathroom.No counterspace at all.The walls are super thin...and we ... more on Travelocity
Great!...
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Posted 18 Dec 2010
Excellent
We just stayed at the benson for one night but the hotel is beautiful.each room is kind of small but the beds are very comfortable, the staff is very ... more on Travelocity
All around great hotel with...
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Posted 21 Nov 2010
Excellent
Great location, ajoined to El Gaucho and connected via a tunnel to a parking garage across the street.Old quaint charm with modern conveniences.No... more on Travelocity
Really nice stay in old...
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Posted 4 Sep 2010
Excellent
Beautiful mahogany lobby, white tablecloths and real silverware with fresh orchids at table in London Grill, on site.Everything very clean in our... more on Travelocity
very nice hotel...
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Posted 14 Aug 2010
Excellent
Very nice historic hotel, very comfortable Tempurpedic mattress.Friendly staff, great service. Perfect location to walk to Powell Bookstore, the... more on Travelocity
Benson Hotel Portland, OR...
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Posted 7 Aug 2010
Good
While the Benson Hotel is one of the original hotels in the city with a very lovely late Victorian exterior, the guest rooms are spacious,... more on Travelocity
Classic Gem, Great Location...
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Posted 20 Jul 2010
Excellent
We had 2 2-day visits in July 2010.Both were budget priced with 1 queen. The first was a bit crmped, but the value made it a great stay. The 2nd stay ... more on Travelocity
Worst staff ...
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Posted 12 Jul 2010
Horrible
Very unprofessional and rude specially the concierge manager he practically ruined our whole trip by being so disrespectful and rude . Do not go the specially if you are getting your ticket through di
Eh....
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Posted 29 Jun 2010
Okay
So first the good- The location was great, the bed was extremely comfortable. It was easy to sleep in this room. Which is fortunate, because that is... more on Travelocity
Never, Never, Never stay this ...
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Posted 28 Jan 2010
Horrible
Never discounted price.Room is really small, probably most of 3star hotels are better.More over, they charged almost $* after I checked out. They... more on Travelocity
Old hotel...
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Posted 23 Sep 2009
Okay
Nice lobby.Creepy room with hairs in bed and shower.Snooty desk clerk.Convenient to the TriMet Max from airport.... more on Travelocity
Historic grandeur...
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Posted 18 Sep 2009
Excellent
The Benson truly represents hotel grandeur. Having El Gaucho next door with a hotel connection is a definite plus.... more on Travelocity
I Love This Hotel...
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Posted 23 May 2009
Excellent
The Benson has old world charm, excellent service, good restuarant, clean comfortable rooms. Wonderful location within walking distance to many... more on Travelocity
Never Again...
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Posted 25 Feb 2009
Mediocre
Discounted rooms mean that you get an inferior room.Woke to what we thought was an earthquake, until it happened again about an hour later.Found out... more on Travelocity
Wonderful experice at The...
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Posted 17 Feb 2009
Excellent
We had a lovely time staying at the Benson. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly.The lobby is fabulous. Location was superb...everything was... more on Travelocity
Benson -- what a dump!! Dont...
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Posted 17 Feb 2009
Horrible
Poor customer service i have ever experienced. The satff was extremely rude. During our 1 day stay here, we got 2 star experience, on 4 star price.... more on Travelocity
Benson Hotel Portland...
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Posted 5 Dec 2008
Excellent
Beautiful Hotel, very romantic with old world charm, not to mention the wonderful food and location.The beds were really comfortable and the room... more on Travelocity
Close to attractions.The room ...
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Posted 1 Sep 2008
Excellent
Close to attractions.The room was on a street that was noisy all night long from trucks in an alley. Great location and nice room, but ask for a room ... more on MYTravelGuide
The location. The bed.Room...
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Posted 31 Aug 2008
Okay
The location. The bed.Room service was very expensive. Our sink got plugged at could not be fixed. Good hotel, friendly staff. ... more on MYTravelGuide
It had a nice building front...
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Posted 30 Aug 2008
Good
It had a nice building front.The room was tiny and crowded bathroom, the beds were not mattresses but foam. The room was small, the bathroom was tiny ... more on MYTravelGuide
Convenience and Steakhouse...
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Posted 21 Aug 2008
Okay
Convenience and Steakhouse.Service was not good. Not a good hotel if traveling with children seems the hotel markets to business and adult travelers. ... more on MYTravelGuide
Great location and the staff...
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Posted 20 Aug 2008
Excellent
Great location and the staff was excellent gave great directions, very friendly, and valet service very quick.The rooms are a bit dark due to poor... more on MYTravelGuide
Very friendly Staff.Room was...
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Posted 20 Aug 2008
Excellent
Very friendly Staff.Room was dusty. My stay at the Benson was lovely. The bar was fantastic and the staff was more than helpful. The room service was ... more on MYTravelGuide
The old charm, in the dining...
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Posted 20 Aug 2008
Okay
The old charm, in the dining area, also the dining was superb.The room was a huge disappointment, small, dark, and not up to date. We frequent... more on MYTravelGuide
Beautiful ambiance.Expensive...
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Posted 19 Aug 2008
Excellent
Beautiful ambiance.Expensive parking for Portland. I loved it and thought it lived up to its wonderful reputation. ... more on MYTravelGuide
Fitness centre, morning...
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Posted 17 Aug 2008
Good
Fitness centre, morning coffee in lobby, concierge, accommodated room type request, room renovations.Daily parking fee too high, no free high-speed... more on MYTravelGuide
The hotel is well...
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Posted 17 Aug 2008
Excellent
The hotel is well established, with high quality services.The room we stayed in was dingy, backing onto another tall building and with poorly-working ... more on MYTravelGuide
Good location.No pool or spa, ...
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Posted 15 Aug 2008
Okay
Good location.No pool or spa, small bathroom, not prompts service from front desk. Clean and fine, but not exceptional in anyway. Recommended for... more on MYTravelGuide
Centrally located, very...
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Posted 14 Aug 2008
Excellent
Centrally located, very clean, helpful staff.No DVD player. Poor lighting in bathroom for makeup application. I have stayed there on several... more on MYTravelGuide
Had nice corner room assigned ...
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Posted 12 Aug 2008
Horrible
Had nice corner room assigned to me with beautiful views.There was nothing exciting about the beds, and no in-room safe to lock valuables. Overall a... more on MYTravelGuide
Never Again...
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Posted 11 Aug 2008
Mediocre
The Benson is one of the oldest hotels in Portland, and very close to the Pearl District where we had an event to attend.When I made the reservation... more on Travelocity
Beautiful, impressive lobby....
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Posted 7 Aug 2008
Excellent
Beautiful, impressive lobby. Convenient parking. Comfortable beds.Phone and clock in room were broken, needed replacing while we were there.... more on MYTravelGuide
Friendly staff, wine tasting...
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Posted 7 Aug 2008
Good
Friendly staff, wine tasting in the evening is fun.Failed to clean the room after 1st night stay. Expensive Parking. Friendly hotel located in... more on MYTravelGuide
Restaurant and cleanliness...
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Posted 4 Aug 2008
Horrible
Restaurant and cleanliness staff tried to corrected problem.This hotel is a bate and switch hotel. Upon arrival as I checked in the clerk informed me ... more on MYTravelGuide
Great downtown location.No...
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Posted 4 Aug 2008
Good
Great downtown location.No workout facility. This is an older historic hotel, so you have to take the good with bad. There was not workout facility... more on MYTravelGuide
Old and beautiful.The...
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Posted 3 Aug 2008
Excellent
Old and beautiful.The concierge (man) at the desk was rude and pompous. Beautiful, lovely old hotel which has been kept up well. Our room was large... more on MYTravelGuide
Very helpful staff.Valet...
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Posted 30 Jul 2008
Excellent
Very helpful staff.Valet parking only. Limited access to car. I'd recommend the Benson Hotel for an upscale stay in downtown Portland. ... more on MYTravelGuide
Most of staff seemed very...
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Posted 26 Jul 2008
Good
Most of staff seemed very professional.One queen bed, 2 adults, 2 children. Old style charm, with staff to match, except for one clerk at check in.... more on MYTravelGuide
Location, lobby.Poor attitude ...
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Posted 25 Jul 2008
Good
Location, lobby.Poor attitude at check in, small room, one bed, terrible rollaway. I felt like I had the smallest room in the hotel. This has not... more on MYTravelGuide
It was pretty and would be...
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Posted 24 Jul 2008
Okay
It was pretty and would be nice if I were young, single and wanted to get drunk every night.Grungy, windows that kids could fall out of, staff... more on MYTravelGuide
Excellent location and good...
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Posted 24 Jul 2008
Good
Excellent location and good reputation.There were a few housekeeping details that were overlooked. Overall the stay was pleasant. The staff was... more on MYTravelGuide
Historic hotel with great...
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Posted 21 Jul 2008
Good
Historic hotel with great lobby.Had to come back twice because room was not available. Rooms are small. Had called ahead to make sure I had a room... more on MYTravelGuide
The bed. It was wonderful.The ...
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Posted 18 Jul 2008
Horrible
The bed. It was wonderful.The smell of the room. Wonderful bones, but it desperately needs a facelift. ... more on MYTravelGuide
Incredibly plush and...
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Posted 10 Jul 2008
Excellent
Incredibly plush and extravagant.Hotel security was a little over the top, and a bothersome. Excellent venue and accommodations. Very pleased with... more on MYTravelGuide
The hotel has beautiful...
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Posted 10 Jul 2008
Good
The hotel has beautiful carved wood in the lobby and an elegant old northwest feel.I thought there was a ghost or presence of someone in my room the... more on MYTravelGuide
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