The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by HiltonvsHoliday Inn Portland - Columbia Riverfront
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Benson Hotel ranks significantly better than Red Lion Hotel on the River. Benson Hotel scores 89 with positive reviews from 13 reviews such as Fodor's, DK Eyewitness and Rough Guide.
The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton Show All Reviews
309 Southwest Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
From $113/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"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
Holiday Inn Portland - Columbia Riverfront
909 N. Hayden Island Drive, Portland, OR 97217
From $84/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Star Service
"Built as a Red Lion Hotel in the late 1970s, this hotel became a Hilton and then a Doubletree, and later returned—renewed and re-invigorated—as the Red Lion on the River." Full review
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The hotel's shuttle whisks guests, by request and at no cost, to that shopping, as well as to the Light Rail stop—and to and from the airport.
Fodor's
"The beige and red rooms in this four-story hotel on the Columbia River have balconies and excellent views of the river and Vancouver, Washington." Full review