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The Benson Hotel - Reviews

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3.8 out of 5
Overall
  • Loved the lobby. So festive...Posted 17 Dec 2011
    Excellent

    Loved the lobby. So festive at Christmas.... more on EasyToBook.com

  • Great place to stay!...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.....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!...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...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...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...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...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...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 ...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....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 ...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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 ...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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, ...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...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 ...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...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....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...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...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...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...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...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...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 ...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...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...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...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 ...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...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...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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