THE BENSON HOTEL
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THE BENSON HOTEL

Address
309 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
United States (USA)
1-800-230-4134
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The Benson Hotel Hotel Exterior
Enjoy complimentary morning coffeeand tea service. We offer 24-hour room service and Portland's only AAA 4-Diamond award winning restaurant, The London Grill. Portland's Grand Hotel welcomes you!
Star Rating:   4 Stars
Local Attractions:   Downtown close to everything

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What's Near by? Miles
Downtown Portland 0.2
Pioneer Courthouse Square 0.2
Pioneer Place 0.3
Chinatown 0.3
Old Town 0.3
Oregon Maritime Center and Museum 0.3
Portland Saturday Market 0.4
Pearl District 0.4
Classical Chinese Garden 0.4
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 0.4
Oregon Sports Hall of Fame Museum 0.4
Mark O. Hatfield US Courthouse 0.4
Portland Building 0.4
Portlandia 0.4
Tom McCall Waterfront Park 0.4
Oregon Historical Society Museum 0.4
Timberline Lodge and Ski Area 0.4
Portland Art Museum 0.4
Portland Amtrak Station 0.5
Mill Ends Park 0.5
Portland City Hall 0.5
Downtown 0.5
Pacific Northwest College of Art 0.5
PGE Park 0.6
Goose Hollow 0.8
Portland State University 0.8
Nob Hill 0.8
Industrial District 0.8
Memorial Coliseum 0.9
Convention Center Rose Quarter 0.9
Rose Garden - Portland Trailblazers 0.9
Lower Burnside 1.0
Central Eastside 1.0
Portland Conference Center 1.0
Oregon Convention Center 1.0
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) 1.1
Alphabet District 1.1
Broadway District 1.2
International Rose Test Garden 1.4
Japanese Gardens 1.4
Portland Shriners Hospital 1.5
Northwest 1.5
Legacy Emanuel Hospital 1.5
OHSU Oregon Cancer Center 1.6
OHSU Center for Women's Health 1.6
Doernbecher Children's Hospital 1.6
Washington Park 1.7
Ladd's Addition 1.7
Oregon Jewish Museum 1.7
Hoyt Arboretum 1.8
Pittock Mansion 1.9
Sullivan's Gulch 1.9
Irvington 2.0
Oregon Zoo 2.0
Mississippi 2.1
Children's Museum 2.1
Council Crest Park 2.2
World Forestry Center 2.2
Belmont 2.5
Laurelhurst 2.6
Hawthorne 2.7
Alameda 2.8
Beaumont 2.8
Clinton 2.8
Hollywood 3.0
Hillsdale 3.0
Providence Portland Medical Center 3.1
Alberta Arts District 3.2
Eastmoreland Hospital 3.3
Sellwood 3.6
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden 3.7
Concordia 3.8
Mt. Tabor 3.9
Multnomah Village 3.9
Eastmoreland 4.0
Us Marine Corps Safety 4.0
Oregon College of Art and Craft 4.1
Us Army Dept Reserves 4.1
Northwest Rail Museum 4.2
University of Portland 4.2
North Portland 4.3
Southwest Portland 4.4
Woodstock 4.4
Providence St Vincent Medical Center 4.5
Foster 4.6
Us Army Reserve Command 4.7
Lewis and Clark College 4.7
Division Medical Office 4.7
Portland Meadows Racetrack 4.9
Multnomah Bible College 4.9
Cascade College 5.3
Berry Botanic Garden 5.6
Portland Bible College 5.6
Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center 5.8
Adventist Medical Center 5.8
Woodland Park Hospital 6.0
Milwaulkie Museum 6.1
Portland Community College 6.3
Northeast Portland 6.5
Portland International Airport (PDX) 6.6
 
Hotel Reviews for The Benson Hotel
Hotel reviews 4.0 out of 5 Based on 544 guest reviews, Very Good

4.0 of 5 stars Based on 673 traveler reviews
4.0 based on 599 reviews  Value
4.0 based on 561 reviews  Rooms
4.5 based on 596 reviews  Cleanliness
4.5 based on 598 reviews  Service
Excellent
303
Very Good
205
Average
98
Poor
40
Terrible
27
Most Recent Traveler Reviews:
2 of 5 stars “Disappointed with service”
May 14, 2013   Patricia E | Trip type: Couples
On May 7th my husband and I arrived at the hotel with a reservation made through expedia. On the way to the hotel I phoned expedia as we had not... more »
5 of 5 stars “Benson Hotel in Portland”
May 12, 2013   rolfmcewen, albany, oregon | Trip type: Couples
Babsy and I went to Portland on the weekend to cheer ourselves up. We wanted to eat, sleep, walk, and talk in the city, taking in fresh sights, sounds, and... more »
4 of 5 stars “Historical Architecture With a Dash Of Elegance”
May 12, 2013   chris s, San Francisco, California | Trip type: Business
The vintage building and the welcoming doorman are your first indicators that you have made the correct hotel choice. Then when inside, the warmth of the fireplace, and the smiles... more »
5 of 5 stars “Wonderful Hotel”
May 11, 2013   kayakercat, Seattle | Trip type: Friends getaway
This was a great hotel,great old architecture in the lobby, helpful staff, very clean. The rooms were on the small side, but fine for our needs. Close to Powell's books... more »
5 of 5 stars “A classic hotel experience”
May 7, 2013   Michael C, Loveland, Colorado, United States | Trip type: Family
Centrally located, nicely refurbished, great lobby. This is one of those places where the whole hotel staff seemed eager to help you fall in love with their hotel and city.... more »

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Details
Check In: 4:00pm
Check Out: 12:00pm
Year of Last Renovation: 2010
Floors: 14
Rooms: 287
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 230
Handicap Rooms: 10
Suites: 57
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 13
Meeting Space at The Benson Hotel
Meeting Space: 16000 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 400 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: On-site
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: noon to midnight+
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
24 hours for individual reservations, group cancellations as per the group contract
Nightly Parking: $29
Total Taxes: 12.50%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Occupancy Tax: 12.50%
Parking Fee: 29.00 Per Night
Porterage Fee: 2.50 Per Item (optional)
Additional Person Fee: 20.00 Per Person (additional adults)
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Rooms Wired Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: 25.00 Per Item
Meeting Wired Internet Fee: 25.00 Per Item
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 20.00% (on catered F&B only)
Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 18.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 22.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 24.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 25.00 Per Person
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 25.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 45.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 49.00 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 4.00 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 6.00 Per Person
Banquet Gallon of Coffee: 40.00 Per Item
Banquet Soda: 3.75 Per Item
Banquet Bottled Water: 3.75 Per Item
Banquet Hosted Bar: 7.00 Per Person/Per Hour
Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: 9.00 Per Person/Per Hour

 
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Room Types - The Benson Hotel
Benson Junior Suite at The Benson HotelBenson Junior Suite
1 king bed. 400 square feet. Tempur-Pedic mattress. Premium bedding. Triple sheeting. Desk. Cable/satellite TV. ESPN. HBO. Pay movies. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Complimentary wired and wireless high-speed Internet access. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Slippers. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper (M-F). Air conditioning. Climate control. Non-smoking rooms only. Pet-friendly room. City view.
Deluxe Two Doubles at The Benson HotelDeluxe Two Doubles
Two double beds with Tempur-Pedic mattress. Larger than standard room. 350 square feet. Armchair and ottoman. Executive desk with lamp. Tiled bathroom with two bathrobes, tub/shower combination. Bamboo bathrobes, slippers. Padded hangers. Minibar. Dual-line speakerphone. Wired and wireless high-speed Internet access. Cable TV with premium channels. Complimentary weekday newspaper delivery. Turndown service. Twice-daily housekeeping. Non-smoking. Pet-friendly room.
Deluxe King at The Benson HotelDeluxe King
One king bed with Tempur-Pedic mattress. Triple sheeting. 350 square feet. Armchair and ottoman. Executive desk with lamp. Tiled bathroom with with two bathrobes, tub/shower combination. Designer toiletries. Bamboo bathrobes, slippers. Padded hangers. Minibar. Dual-line speakerphone. Wired and wireless high-speed Internet access. Cable TV with premium channels. HBO. ESPN. Complimentary weekday newspaper delivery, turndown service, and twice-daily housekeeping. Private bathroom. Nonsmoking. Pet-friendly room. City view.
Deluxe One Queen at The Benson HotelDeluxe One Queen
One queen bed with Tempur-Pedic mattress. 250 square feet. Oversized desk with lamp. Dual-line phone. Tiled bathroom with bathrobe, tub/shower combination. Bamboo bathrobes and slippers. Padded hangers. Minibar. Wired and wireless high-speed Internet access. Cable TV with premium channels. Complimentary weekday newspaper delivery. Turndown service. Twice-daily housekeeping. Private bathroom. Non-smoking. Pet-friendly room.
 
Amenities - The Benson Hotel
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Breakfast in room
  • Central location
  • Charge for early check out
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Garage
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Internet is Complimentary
  • Ironing facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Mini bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • 24 hours room service
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Shows or evening entertainment
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV - Free HBO
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • TV room
  • Valet Parking
  • Voicemail
Pets Allowed Pet Friendly?
Yes! Pets are allowed.
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Airport & Shuttle Information - The Benson Hotel

Portland International 12 miles away. Taxi $35, Max lightrail $2.40.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Local Shuttle Info: Airport Shuttle is run by Blue Star Aiport Express. Shuttle runs every 30 minutes. One way $14 per person; Round Trip $24 per person.
 
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Previously Known As: Benson Hotel

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