The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by HiltonvsDossier
Both properties are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Benson Hotel ranks significantly better than Dossier. Benson Hotel scores 89 with endorsements from 13 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton Show All Reviews
309 Southwest Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
From $113/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"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
Dossier
750 Southwest Alder Street, Portland, OR 97205
From $152/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"One of Portland’s most luxurious hotels, this member of the Westin chain offers luxurious rooms and superb service."
Fodor's
"This pale-stone European-style hotel combines luxury with convenience, with Pioneer Square and the MAX just two blocks away." Full review
Star Service
"The personal attention here and clubby residential air feels more intimate and personal than either the Marriott City Center or the Hilton.
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Gayot
"To celebrate the millennium, Portland developers erected a slew of new hotels inspired by a kind of If we build it, they will come mentality."
Frommer's
"The lobby is surprisingly small and seems somewhat disconnected from the rest of the hotel. But once you’re in your roomy room, you probably won’t want to leave anyway. " Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
"The Westin Portland is located in the heart of downtown Portland and surrounded by lively restaurants, eclectic boutiques and nationally acclaimed food carts." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Located in the heart of downtown, Dossier is the ideal basecamp from which to explore everything that Portland has to offer." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This 20-storey, 205-room modern block sits in a prime location in downtown Portland, offering a stylish boutique-style option for travellers with comfortable, well-equipped rooms and an elegant lobby and restaurant." Full review