Benson, A Coast Hotel Portland

 4 stars
309 Sw Broadway, Portland, United States, 97205  show mapSave
From  US$ 116
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3.6
out of 5
Very good
Based on  57 reviews
Many styles service: B- demeaning M- friendly and the location of the hotel is great.
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Editorial review:

This classy hotel was built in 1912 and has hosted every American president since Woodrow Wilson. The service is accommodating and there are TempurPedic beds in the renovated rooms. The bar is great as well. Critics feel that it's becoming outdated.

Verified Reviews:

  • Bathroom is very small and wasn't clean - Food was wonderful - Lobby was nice enough
  • Bed was large - Wireless internet is not complimentary - Large rooms
  • Staff was very knowledgeable - Breakfast was very good - Ballrooms are gorgeous
  • Free wine tasting - Bed was absolutely wonderful - Exhorbinant parking $29 a day
  • Bathroom was nice and clean - Bathrobes and towels were moderately fluffy - Location was great

Overview

Located in Portland city centre, luxury four-star property is within walking distance of shopping, sightseeing, galleries, museums and is close to famous Pearl District.

The hotel is fashioned in French Second-Empire style, with glazed terra-cotta and brick façade, arched windows and a French mansard roof.

All 287 rooms include high-speed wireless internet access, complimentary wired internet access, fully stocked mini-bars and Swedish Temper-pediatric mattresses.

London Grill serves international cuisine and presents tableside service and an extensive variety of wine. The Palm Court lobby restaurant is open in the evenings for tapas, wine and spirits.

The Benson Portland offers a business centre complete with fax and photocopy services.

Number of floors   14.  Number of rooms   287.

hotel Benson, A Coast Hotel Portland Portland location

The hotel is conveniently located just in 200m from city centre and is close to the Oregon History Museum and Classical Chinese Garden.

Beaverton Transit Center train station is in 10km and the bus stop is just in 100m.

Distance to:

  • City Center - 200 m
  • Airport Portland International - 9.7km
  • Train Station: Beaverton Transit Center - 10.1km, Hall/Nimbus WES Station - 11.1km
  • Bus stop - 100 m

Rooms

The hotel provides non-smoking rooms, as well as rooms and facilities for people with disabilities.

The hotel offers an impressive cast of accommodations that range from standard guestrooms to penthouses and presidential suites.

Each guest room features original artwork, brass lamps, and velvet throw pillows.

Up to two children under 18 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

Maximum capacity of extra beds/baby cots in a room is 1.

Dining options

Substantial and fresh breakfast is served in a lovely breakfast room.

El Gaucho is a theatrical Argentinian steak and chop house with low lighting, dark wood, and an open kitchen. Open for dinner only.

El Gaucho also has a cigar lounge and a bar with live Latin guitar music nightly.

The Palm Court Restaurant and Bar offers an impressive collection of craft brews, fine wine, and spirits from around the world, plus a full menu from appetizers to dinner. Happy hour is held twice nightly, and live entertainment is offered Friday and Saturday evenings from 8pm until 11.30pm.

A full breakfast is served at affordable prices. 

Facilities

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms
and is free of charge

Guest Parking

Private hotel parking is possible on site and the rate is USD 31 per day.

Activities
  • Spa & wellness center
Dining facilities
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Facilities for people with disabilities
  • Rooms/facilities for people with disabilities
Room facilities
  • Room service

Policies

Check-In

from  3 pm

Check-Out

until  12 pm

Pets

Pets are allowed on request

Children and extra beds
  • All children under the age of 18 may stay free of charge when using existing bedding. 
  • Older children/adults may stay at the price of USD 15 per night/person for extra beds. 
  • One child under the age of 2 may stay for free. 
  • Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 

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Rooms and availability

The hotel provides non-smoking rooms, as well as rooms and facilities for people with disabilities.

The hotel offers an impressive cast of accommodations that range from standard guestrooms to penthouses and presidential suites.

Each guest room features original artwork, brass lamps, and velvet throw pillows.

Up to two children under 18 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

Maximum capacity of extra beds/baby cots in a room is 1.

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Classic

Queen Size Bed

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The Benson, A Coast Hotel Classic

Spacious room offers a sleeping area and a small sitting area. Bathroom has all modern amenities.

    Benson Junior Suite

    King Size Bed - 41m2

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    The Benson, A Coast Hotel Benson Junior Suite

    Spacious room offers a sleeping area and a cozy sitting area. Bathroom has all modern amenities.

      Executive

      King Size Bed

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      The Benson, A Coast Hotel Executive

      The room is more spacious than the Classic room. It offers a work desk and a bathroom with all necessary amenities.

        Executive Junior Suite

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        The Benson, A Coast Hotel Executive Junior Suite

        Spacious room offers a sleeping area and a cozy sitting area. Bathroom has all modern amenities.

          Deluxe Room

          King Size Bed

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          The Benson, A Coast Hotel Deluxe Room

          Spacious room offers a work area, a sleeping area and a small rest area. Bathroom has all modern amenities.

            Benson Hotel Portland LocationWhat's nearby

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            What's nearby

            Amusement
            • Games Inc - 400 m
            • MT Hood Skibowl America's - 400 m
            • Ground Kontrol - 400 m
            Historical sites
            • Benson Hotel - 100 m
            • Pioneer Courthouse Square - 200 m
            • Friends of Timberline - 500 m
            • Heritage Consulting Group - 500 m
            Museums
            • EF Education - 100 m
            • Oregon Symphony - 100 m
            • Chamber Music Northwest - 200 m
            • Oregon History Museum - 300 m
            • Portland Area Theater Alliance - 300 m
            • American Advertising Museum - 300 m
            • Literary Arts Inc - 400 m
            • Oregon Jewish Museum - 400 m
            • Pica - 400 m
            • Portland Youth Philharmonic - 600 m
            • Portland Art Museum and History Center - 600 m
            • Portland Regional Arts Council - 600 m
            Parks
            • Classical Chinese Garden - 500 m
            • PGE Park (Portland Beavers Baseball) - 500 m
            Halls
            • Roseland Theater - 200 m
            • Scottish Rite Ctr - 600 m
            • Tiffany Center - 600 m
            • Portland Center-Performing Art - 600 m
            Universities, Institutes
            • Heald College Schools-Business - 200 m
            • Information Technology Inst - 400 m
            • Beau Monde College-Hair Design - 500 m
            • University of Oregon - 500 m
            • Northwest Nannies Institute - 600 m
            Getting there.

            Portland International Airport is just in 9.7km.

            Located 20 minutes from the Portland International Airport, limousine and Town Car service can be arranged by either the concierge or the front door staff.

            Benson Hotel Portland Reviews

            Guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at Benson Hotel Portland

            Average guest rating

            3.6
            out of 5
            Very good
            Based on 57 reviews

            Rating by category:

            Location
            4.2
            Rooms
            3.2
            Service
            3.6
            Value
            3.6
            Dining
            3.1

            Individual guest reviews

            • Loved the uniqueness of the Benson Hotel, very friendly staff and room service was good and the speed of delivery was great.

              My rating for the hotel:

              • Average rating
                4.7
              • Rooms
                5
              • Service
                5
              • Value
                5
            • In a beautiful, traditional hotel in the centre of Portland, great Service and the room wasn't quite as clean as I would have expected.

              My rating for the hotel:

              • Average rating
                4.6
              • Rooms
                5
              • Service
                4
              • Value
                5
            • Great stay at the Benson Hotel, excellent staff and the room service was very disappointing.

              My rating for the hotel:

              • Average rating
                4.2
              • Rooms
                4
              • Service
                5
              • Value
                4
            • Simply terrific central Portland grand dame and great service. Bed very comfortable.

              My rating for the hotel:

              • Average rating
                3.5
              • Rooms
                4
              • Service
                5
              • Value
                2
            • Beautiful older hotel, front desk staff were friendly and our room on the fourth floor overlooking Broadway was spacious.

              My rating for the hotel:

              • Average rating
                3.0
              • Rooms
                3
              • Service
                5
              • Value
                2
            • The wine cellar has a great atmosphere and the host was very friendly, the staff were very nice. The tempurpedic matresses on the bed were wonderfully comfortable.

              My rating for the hotel:

              • Average rating
                3.3
              • Rooms
                3
              • Service
                4
              • Value
                3
            • Perfect place to stay in Portland and friendly and knowledgeable staff. Clean rooms.

              My rating for the hotel:

              • Average rating
                4.2
              • Rooms
                5
              • Service
                5
              • Value
                3
            • Wonderful stay, the staff very professional and the furniture was comfortable and everything was clean.

              My rating for the hotel:

              • Average rating
                5.0
              • Rooms
                5
              • Service
                5
              • Value
                5
            • Great hotel and the staff were especially friendly.

              My rating for the hotel:

              • Average rating
                5.0
              • Service
                5
              • Value
                5
            • Great stay and other staff were knowledgeable, friendly.

              My rating for the hotel:

              • Average rating
                5.0
              • Service
                5
              • Value
                5
            • Good location, high quality furnishings and beautiful lobby. Staff very friendly and helpful, comfortable bed.

              My rating for the hotel:

              • Average rating
                4.1
              • Rooms
                4
              • Service
                4
              • Value
                5
            • I used the business center, michael, the business center manager was very helpful, our first impression of The Benson was favorable and the staff were truly one of a kind. The bed was very comfortable.

              My rating for the hotel:

              • Average rating
                3.5
              • Rooms
                5
              • Service
                5
              • Value
                1
            • The location and historical presence is too nice to permit such a thing, hotel is very near the fun Pearl district, the service is exceptional. The shower water temperature is difficult to keep consistent.

              My rating for the hotel:

              • Average rating
                3.3
              • Rooms
                4
              • Service
                5
              • Value
                2
            • Great location, too, very nice Hotel and the staff did a good competent job, no snoot treatment ever. The room was clean.

              My rating for the hotel:

              • Average rating
                4.3
              • Rooms
                5
              • Service
                4
              • Value
                5
            • The location is great being central in beautiful downtown Portland and this hotel is delightful and the service is really something special. The rooms are always nice.

              My rating for the hotel:

              • Average rating
                3.3
              • Location
                3
              • Rooms
                5
              • Value
                2
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