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The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by HiltonvsLion and the Rose Victorian Guest House
Lion and the Rose Victorian Guest House and Benson Hotel are both rated very highly by writers. Overall, Benson Hotel ranks significantly better than Lion and the Rose Victorian Guest House. Benson Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 89 with praise from 13 sources including Frommer's, Star Service and Oyster.
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
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
Lion and the Rose Victorian Guest House
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness Fodor's Gayot Frommer's
1810 N.E. 15th Ave., Portland, OR 97212
From $210/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Meeting Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast buffet
Insight Guides "This bed and breakfast is Victorian to the hilt. One room has a turret, another a claw-foot tub."
Lonely Planet "Located at the edge of upscale Irvington, this turreted Queen Anne mansion is almost over the top with its fine antiques and flowery decoration." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Located in the leafy, historic Irvington neighborhood, it’s a short walk from restaurants, shops, and MAX light rail."
Fodor's "The wonderfully friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable innkeepers make sure that you feel perfectly at home." Full review
Gayot "This huge Queen Anne home stands out, even in the upscale historical Irvington neighborhood."
Frommer's "This imposing Queen Anne-style Victorian inn, located in the historic Irvington District a block off Northeast Broadway, is a real gem." Full review
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If you have problems climbing stairs, ask for the ground floor's Rose Room, which has a whirlpool tub, or the Victorian apartment, which is on the basement level.
