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Hotel DeLuxe - ProvenancevsThe Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. On balance, Hotel deLuxe is preferred by most writers compared to Benson Hotel. Hotel deLuxe comes in at #2 in Portland with approval from 15 sources like Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and The Telegraph.
Hotel DeLuxe - Provenance
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729 SW 15th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
From $97/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "The overall effect is surprisingly glamorous for a city not known for glitz."
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Jetsetter "A tribute to Hollywood’s Golden Age in a classic 1912 building on the edge of downtown Portland." Full review
OysterUpscale
"If channeling James Cagney or Bette Davis while sipping an Old Fashioned is on your bucket list, consider the Hotel deLuxe." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Old Hollywood-style glamour pervades this elegant, slightly-off-the-beaten-path hotel; you’ll feel it from the moment you ascend the wide marble steps into the grand lobby." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Portland’s much-loved old Mallory Hotel has been beautifully renovated with a classic cinema theme; it is now more sumptuous and a bit pricier, but still pleasantly quirky."
Rough Guide "Boutique treasure with smart decor and on-site gym, plus in-room wi-fi, iPod stations and HDTVs – plus outdoor movies on the roof every Thurs night in summer."
Fodor's "If you want a taste of Hollywood's Golden Era, this one's for you: the original chandeliers and guilded ceilings of the historic building's golden lobby evoke the necessary glitz and glamour." Full review
Star Service "This hotel may be on the wrong side of the tracks, yet it ranks as a true "find" in most estimations. Here, guests can step into the glamorous life of Hollywood's Golden Age." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"You may think of Portland as artsy and green — but the city also has its share of glamour, and upon entering the downtown Hotel deLuxe, you’ll soon see why." Full review
Gayot "Retro style, a comfy mood and affordable prices appeal to this hotel's loyal followers."
The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton Oyster Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Star Service
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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
