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The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by HiltonvsPortland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
Both Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront and Benson Hotel are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Benson Hotel scores significantly higher than Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront. Benson Hotel comes in at 89 with endorsements from 13 sources like Travel + Leisure, Forbes Travel Guide and Michelin Guide.
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
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront DK Eyewitness Fodor's Star Service Gayot
Not For Tourists
1401 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97201
From $127/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness "This riverside high-rise features modern facilities and a soothing white-on-white decor. Renovated floor to ceiling in 2007, rooms are clean, plush, and comfortable."
Fodor's "The large rooms at this 16-floor, corporate-focused Marriott are decorated in off-whites; the best ones face east, with a view of the Willamette River and the Cascade mountains." Full review
Star Service "This no-nonsense hotel is a perennial favorite of groups and conventions, as much for its copious meeting facilities as its parklike location facing the river. " Full review
Gayot "This high-rise classic is located right across the street from Tom McCall Waterfront Park, home to numerous summer events and great paths for morning runs."
Not For Tourists "Tops with businessmen and visitors to July's Waterfront Blues Festival."
