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The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by HiltonvsThe Society Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Benson Hotel scores significantly higher than The Society Hotel. Benson Hotel comes in at #6 in Portland with positive reviews from 13 reviews including Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Gayot.
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
The Society Hotel
Lonely Planet
goop Fodor's
Afar Magazine Frommer's Lonely Planet
203 NW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97209
From $78/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Business Center
- Air Conditioning
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Options include dorms as well as private rooms. There's a lively bar and rooftop deck. Some corner rooms have huge windows designed to catch sunlight." Full review
goop "Located in Portland’s hip Old Town, this hotel-hostel hybrid exemplifies historic preservation at its best." Full review
Fodor's "Bargain hunters should consider one of the cozy bunk beds that run about $50 nightly and include attractive common space with a kitchenette." Full review
Afar Magazine "Guest rooms, with their exposed brick walls and framed vintage newspaper clippings, range from bunk rooms to suites...guests can mingle with fellow travelers and locals at the Society Café." Full review
Frommer's "This is the best hotel deal in Portland and a place where you can enjoy a memorable stay in the heart of the city for a fraction of what you’d pay at a fancier hotel a few blocks away" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Options include dorms as well as private rooms. There's a lively bar and rooftop deck...some corner rooms have huge windows designed to catch sunlight." Full review
