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The Bidwell Marriott PortlandvsThe Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
Both Portland Marriott City Center and Benson Hotel are recommended by professionals. On balance, Benson Hotel scores significantly better than Portland Marriott City Center. Benson Hotel comes in at 89 with praise from 13 sources such as Lonely Planet, Forbes Travel Guide and The Telegraph.
The Bidwell Marriott Portland
Fodor's
Star Service
Gayot
520 Southwest Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "A 20-story stone-and-brick property, this hotel is centrally positioned near many restaurants and arts organizations." Full review
Star Service "The new contemporary decor, part of Marriott's overall brand refresh with plenty of regional flair, creates something more along the lines of a boutique-hotel." Full review
Gayot "When you step inside the dramatic lobby and take a gander at the fancy staircase and glittering chandelier, you may think you're in New York instead of little old Portland."
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
