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The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by HiltonvsRiver's Edge Hotel Portland, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Both properties are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Benson Hotel ranks significantly better than River's Edge Hotel. Benson Hotel scores 89 with endorsements from 13 sources including The Telegraph, DK Eyewitness and Rough Guide.
The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
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Michelin Guide
Forbes Travel Guide
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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
River's Edge Hotel Portland, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Frommer's Fodor's Star Service Gayot
Jetsetter
0455 Southwest Hamilton Court, Portland, OR 97239
From $101/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This hotel sits right on the banks of the Willamette River a mile south of downtown and half a mile south of the new South Waterfront District." Full review
Fodor's "This tranquil boutique property is sheltered among trees along the meandering Willamette River." Full review
Star Service "Its river-view location is its prized asset, and even its postmodern nautical architecture—pipe-rail balconies, elliptical accents and concrete pilings—draws on this riverfront location." Full review
Gayot "This upscale boutique hotel is perched on the edge of the Willamette River, just south of downtown in a convenient yet quiet spot."
Jetsetter "Riverside sleep close to downtown Portland, with an eco-friendly spa, waterfront dining and free guest bicycles." Full review
