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The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by HiltonvsThe Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland scores slightly higher than Benson Hotel. The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland has a TripExpert Score of 93 with endorsements from 18 sources like Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Jetsetter.
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
The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland Frommer's
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525 SW Morrison, Portland, OR 97204
From $220/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "The Nines, the most stylish and sophisticated hotel in Portland, is on the upper floors of the historic Meier & Frank Building, which on its lower floors houses Macy's." Full review
Insight Guides "Portland's first modern-luxe hotel. Fine art everywhere, a well-stocked lending library, and plush guest rooms."
DK Eyewitness "This is a sophisticated hotel convenient for shopping."
Rough Guide "The most central hotel in Portland, hovering above Pioneer Courthouse Square and offering visitors upmarket designer furnishings, DVD players, iPod docks and an on-site ballroom and gym."
Fodor's "If you're looking for the cosmopolitan flair of a larger city or want to spot visiting celebrities, this swanky hotel is the place for you." Full review
Michelin Guide "Residing in one of the city's most-venerable buildings in an ideal location at the heart of the city, The Nines is a LEFD silver-certified... luxury hotel with a view from every room."
Gayot "The Nines is a contemporary homage to the building's storied past both in its decor and service."
OysterLuxury
"One of the newest luxury properties in town, The Nines, housed in the former Meier & Frank department store building, is easily one of the snazziest places to stay in the city." Full review
Afar Magazine "The hotel and rooms are gorgeous. The staff is the friendliest of almost any business I've been to, and the location is absolutely perfect." Full review
Jetsetter "It may be nation’s capital of casual cool, but a reservation at The Nines ensures exceptional refinement amid Portland's hippest scene." Full review
