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Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier CollectionvsThe Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Benson Hotel ranks significantly better than Hotel Eastlund. Benson Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 89 with endorsements from 13 reviews including DK Eyewitness, Gayot and Fodor's.
Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Gayot
Fodor's
Oyster
Afar Magazine
1021 Northeast Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"Adjacent to the Lloyd Convention Center, on the other side of the river from lively downtown Portland, but with easy access via public transport (Portland's light rail, MAX, is just across the street), this middling operation's knight in shining armor has just arrived." Full review
"Completely renovated for a 2015 opening, the Eastlund is located in an upcoming neighborhood in Northeast Portland." Full review
"From the lobby on up, it's all ultra-modern furniture, huge art, bright colors and open spaces." Full review
8.0
"By far the hippest hotel in the not-so- hip Convention Center area, the Eastlund boasts an ultra-modern look, cozy glam touches...and an upscale rooftop restaurant." Full review
"This artsy boutique hotel is right at home in forward-thinking Portland."
"The stylish rooms are outfitted California king beds; smart-technology refrigerators, phones, clocks, and other gadgets; airy bathrooms with smoked-glass walk-in showers." Full review
Upscale
"The upper-middle-range Hotel Eastland holds the distinction of being one of the closest properties to the Oregon Convention Center and Moda Center—both are a short walk away." Full review
"Rising from the ashes of the 60’s Red Lion Hotel is the east side’s new entry into the Portland hip hotel scene - the Eastlund." Full review
The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Michelin Guide
Forbes Travel Guide
Frommer's
Gayot
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
Upscale
"The Benson is a landmark hotel with the classic elegance and grandeur of a historic property." Full review
"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
"Built in 1912 by noted lumber baron and philanthropist Simon Benson, this stately hotel is filled with marble and polished Russian walnut details."
"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."
"This is a funkier version of Raffles but without the palm trees, a little more rain, and less attention to detail. " Full review
"Lumber baron Simon Benson completed this grand hotel in 1913, and its opulence has endured."
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
"Built in 1912, The Benson exudes old-world sophistication and elegance." Full review
"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."
"The Benson has hosted most every president since it opened in 1913." Full review