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The Benson Hotel, in Portland, is a 4 star budget hotel. What travelers said they loved: "the stay", "the location", "the atmosphere", "the staff", and "the room". Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "relaxing" and "business". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "hard", "comfortable", and "great". Guests found the service "incredible" and "friendly". Other local places to consider are Heathman Hotel and 5th Avenue Suites Hotel.
Portland was built by outrageous and generous timber barons, and Simon Benson was one of the best. He was the guy responsible for installing all the beautiful bronze drinking fountains that are still standing...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is based solely on the bar/lounge area. The ceiling as gorgeous. It was the first thing I noticed and if I didn't get tired of straining my neck, I might have looked at it all night.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Many Victory parties are held here, most election eves - till late. Union Employees make this old school boutique hotel a reliable and quality place to stay. The Benson and the Hilton are routine…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I stayed at the Benson on our wedding night, and it was wonderful! We got the honeymoon package, which was a little expensive, but very worth it. The package came with a junior suite,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful hotel with a beautiful lobby. Too bad you have to scoot around all the people that are waiting out front wearing prom outfits for their Big Night on the Town. Ugh. Where are they all from? I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to stay while on business in Portland. We got lucky and got a great deal for the few days we staid here.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let's talk about a temper-pedic mattress - DA' BOMB. Their brunch/lunch in the hotel bar is the best kept secret in TOWN! Nice, old school grandeur and a classy place to stay or wedding in P-TOWN.
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
According to my second favorite website, every US President since Harry Truman with the exception of George W. has stayed here in addition to David Bowie, Paul McCartney, James Brown and Queen Noor.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd like to dedicate this review to William Shatner. For, you see, I got to stay at this opulent hotel for a mere $80 per night thanks to Price Line! The hotel staff were amazing, the lobby was…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Classic, cool, old school hotel in downtown Portland. Great scene in the lobby with an interesting mixture of classy and stylish with some of the younger set men trying to impress the hot lady with…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We stayed at the Benson Hotel in Portland for the first time two weekends ago. I quickly developed a love-hate (mostly love) relationship with the Benson. The lobby took my breath away when I…
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The butler did it. It would be a great place for an Agatha Christie murder mystery. Even the name sounds like an old-school butler in a stately mansion, a stuffy character that would have been played…
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The staff here is among the best you'll ever find. They are top notch when it comes to making your stay fabulous. The hotel itself is lovely in an older kinda way. I was here for a conference, and…
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First time staying at this particular hotel in Portland, but it was okay. Just needed a place to stay with all of the hotels I normally stay at booked for the marathon. We had a corner room so it…
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Terrific stay. All phases of the stay were nice. Its not a Four Seasons, so no 5 star rating.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pluses: Tempur-Pedic mattresses
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this is one of Portland's "timepieces". small, old rooms, but who cares? one spends one's time in a hotel, mostly in bed,not looking out the window. the afternoon urns of iced tea, lemonade is a nice…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We got this hotel on priceline for $82 a night and it was defeinitely worth the price. I love the lobby and the lounge. I appreciate getting 4 different newspapers and the apples, wine, and cookies.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice hotel! The rooms was moderatly sized and very clean. The staff was polite and the concierge was very helpful. Cookies and tea in the afternoon, wine tasting in the evening and jazz…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While perfectly situated for shopping and nightlife, I wouldn't necessarily say it was worth the $200 price tag for a one night stay. The hotel itself is quite beautiful, and has a grandiose lobby…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really nice 'old-school' hotel. Pleasant staff. Nice room... all of the rooms have the original tempur-pedic mattress, if that's your thing. The bathroom was kind of small. The furnishings were…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great "old-school" hotel in Portland. Location is central to the city and I was able to stay for under $200/night. Sat at the bar, sipped a martini and listened to live jazz. Great place.
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Old style construction with some modern renovation. For a comfortable get away get a suite, kick back in the lounge for some live jazz at night, and enjoy one of the best steaks in Portland in the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2006
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Historic hotels sometimes get a bad rap--but sometimes, they're the perfect elegant antidote to a hu...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/29/2005
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The Benson is an historic hotel in downtown Portland. Beautiful lobby and rooms, impeccable service,...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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I've stayed here a couple of times, for both business and pleasure. It is the nicest hotel I've stay...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/29/2005
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The lobby is great, but for me the greatness stopped there. Expect to pay for WiFi, $9.95 a day! Their...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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we stayed here and enjoyed it........very close to portlands' pearl district and center of town attractions.........hotel...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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Portland's grandest hotel was built in 1912. The hand-carved Russian Circassian walnut paneling and the Italian white-marble staircase are among the noteworthy design touches in the public areas. In the guest...
nytimes.com - user review
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This property is one of those that could be so perfect, if only a few things were changed. Primarily,...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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I, like many of the previous reviewers, booked the Benson through Priceline. At $70/night, it was a...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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The Benson is a class act. I got my reservations through Priceline and got a standard room with a queen...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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Portland's grandest hotel was built in 1912. The hand-carved Russian Circassian walnut paneling and the Italian white-marble staircase are among the noteworthy design touches in the public areas. In the guest...
fodors.com - user review
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Got this for $55 on priceline; the hotel is an old grand building. The room was a little small but again...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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A co-worker and I were traveling into Oregon on business and decided to stop in Portland and stay overnight...
tripadvisor.com - user review
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Located in the heart of downtown Portland, this sophisticated AAA Four-Diamond property is approximately 12 miles from Portland International Airport. Built in 1912, this historic landmark building is...
orbitz.com - user review
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Located in the heart of downtown Portland, this sophisticated AAA Four-Diamond property is approximately 12 miles from Portland International Airport. Built in 1912, this historic landmark building is...
travelocity.com - user review
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The Benson has a terrific restaurant and great overall service. It is a very romantic hotel. The atmosphere helped us reconnect when we really needed it. We would definately stay at The Benson...
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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The Benson is a wonderful place to stay. Last year my fiancee took me to dinner at The London Grill and surpirsed me by getting a penthouse room for the night for my birthday. Everything was fantastic...
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Timeless elegance in the heart of downtown Portland. The Rose City's only Grand Hotel offers the finest amenities necessary for upholding its reputation, such as two gourmet dining restaurants, Portland's...
hotels.com - user review
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"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for The Benson Hotel, a Coast Hotel in Portland, Oregon. Check the weather, and locate...
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Historic hotel, complimentary wine tasting in cellar for hotel guests.
cigaraficionado.com - user review
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This is one of Portland's hidden treasures. Built in the early 1900's, it takes you back to a time of elegance and class. The staff was very friendly and accomodating without being stuffy and the rooms were...
travelocity.com - user review
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The Benson a beautiful hotel and is perfectly located downtown. It is easy to get to, transportation is abundant and you are close to good shopping and restaurants. Be wary at the hotel desk when...
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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"I hate it," say business travelers, who talk of an "indifferent" staff, "small" guestrooms, and "high" rates. But even critics admit that this "old hotel" is "nicely redone," with a "charming" lobby and...
hotelshark.com - user review
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