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The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by HiltonvsCrowne Plaza Portland-Downtown Conv Ctr, an IHG Hotel
Both Crowne Plaza Portland-Downtown Convention Center and Benson Hotel are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Benson Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Crowne Plaza Portland-Downtown Convention Center. Benson Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 89 with recommendations from 13 publications like Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.
The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
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Michelin Guide
Forbes Travel Guide
Frommer's
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Fodor's Show All Reviews
309 Southwest Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
From $113/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
OysterUpscale
"The Benson is a landmark hotel with the classic elegance and grandeur of a historic property." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This 14-story hotel with brick siding dates to 1913 in downtown Portland, featuring premium century-old elements like Italian marble, Austrian crystal chandeliers, and Russian walnut." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Built in 1912 by noted lumber baron and philanthropist Simon Benson, this stately hotel is filled with marble and polished Russian walnut details."
Rough Guide "The spot for visiting dignitaries and celebs, this classy hotel has a superb walnut-panelled 1912 lobby, and a wide range of rooms, suites and penthouses with modern appointments."
Star Service "This is a funkier version of Raffles but without the palm trees, a little more rain, and less attention to detail. " Full review
Michelin Guide "Lumber baron Simon Benson completed this grand hotel in 1913, and its opulence has endured."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"The majestic Benson was designed and built to be the first world-class hotel west of the Mississippi River, and it remains one of Portland’s premier establishments today." Full review
Frommer's "Built in 1912, The Benson exudes old-world sophistication and elegance." Full review
Gayot "This is considered Portland's classiest hotel, and it's valued as a local treasure. Whatever your needs, this hotel sets out to meet them."
Fodor's "The Benson has hosted most every president since it opened in 1913." Full review
Crowne Plaza Portland-Downtown Conv Ctr, an IHG Hotel Star Service Gayot Fodor's Oyster
1441 NE 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97232
From $79/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service "This standard Crowne Plaza is located four blocks east of the coliseum, just north of the convention center, and five minutes across the river from downtown Portland." Full review
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Upper floors afford good views of Mount Hood or Mount St. Helens from two sides of this triangular building, but avoid all city-view rooms because they face Interstate 5.
Gayot "This ten-story hotel offers something for everyone, whether the focus is business or leisure."
Fodor's "This modern, upscale, chain hotel is popular with business travelers but makes a good base for leisure visitors, too." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The Crowne Plaza Portland-Downtown Convention Center is a busy upper-middle-range business hotel in the Lloyd District, within a 10-minute walk of the Oregon Convention Center and Moda Center." Full review
