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The Royal Sonesta Portland DowntownvsThe Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland and Benson Hotel are both recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Benson Hotel scores significantly higher than Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland. Benson Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 89 with positive reviews from 13 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Jetsetter and Michelin Guide.
The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown
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506 SW Washington, Portland, OR 97204
From $110/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "Located a block from Pioneer Courthouse Square and within a few blocks of the best downtown shopping, this playful yet sophisticated hotel is housed in what was originally a department store." Full review
Concierge "Like other Kimpton hotels, the Hotel Monaco bucks the sterile and minimalist boutique trend in favor of character and whimsy."
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Travel + Leisure "The Portland outpost of the Kimpton group’s Monaco brand sits along a busy downtown stretch that... provides easy access to the riverfront and Portland Saturday Market." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This renovated boutique hotel in a 1912 architectural gem boasts a large contemporary art collection and a plush, colorful decor inspired by Anglo-Chinois style."
Rough Guide "Primo luxury spot that appeals for its designer decor, free wi-fi, flatpanel TVs and DVD players, and central location in the downtown core."
Fodor's "A departure from the safe earth tones of most hotels, this luxury boutique hotel is bright and bold, with a cacophony of colors and patterns that feels decadent rather than overwhelming." Full review
Star Service "Monaco is something of an enigma, with service, services, dining and decor that help it perform with the personality of a hotel less than half its size. " Full review
Gayot "This boutique-style hotel, formerly known as the 5th Avenue Suites, sits in an historic setting right in the middle of downtown."
Lonely Planet "The lavishly loud lobby is decorated with Asian wallpaper, sensual furniture, patterned carpeting and brightly painted walls." Full review
Not For Tourists "All-suites hotel in a historic building. Low-key luxury."
The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
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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
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"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
