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Hotel Information: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Benson Hotel is an opulent, old-style hotel built in 1912 and originally opened as an annex to the Oregon Hotel next door. The landmark property features an exterior fashioned of glazed terra cotta and brick, inspired by French Empire style. Guests include both business and leisure travelers who appreciate the historic decor, modern conveniences, and highly attentive staff.
Amenity highlights: The main lobby and fireplace are framed by walls finished in rare (now extinct) Circassian walnut imported from the forests of Imperial Russia. Notable lobby features include a coffered ceiling, Austrian crystal chandeliers, and an Italian marble staircase. Guests are encouraged to linger over complimentary morning coffee.
Insider tip: A wine cellar is located behind a "secret" wall panel in the hotel's London Grill restaurant. Candlelight dinners for two to 14 people can be arranged in the Wine Spectator Award-winning wine cellar.
Rooms
The Benson Hotel offers 287 guestrooms in a historic 14-story building. Rooms feature original artwork, brass lamps, and velvet throw pillows. Most rooms have Tempur-Pedic mattresses, dual-line phones, and wireless Internet access (surcharge). All offer soft bamboo bathrobes and slippers.
Entertainment options include TVs with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Nintendo video games. The hotel staff delivers weekday newspapers and provides twice-daily housekeeping.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - wireless
- Cable/satellite TV
- Video-game console
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
- Internet access - surcharge
- Voice mail
- Multi-line phone
- Internet access - dial-up
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Extra towels/bedding
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Slippers
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board
- Non-smoking rooms
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
Recreation
In addition to use of The Benson Hotel's fitness room, guests receive discounted passes to the Westside Athletic Club, one block from the hotel. Additional recreational activities are available at Washington Park, one mile from the hotel, and at other area parks.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golf - driving range
- Golfing
- Ice skating
- Boating
- Rowing or canoeing
- Dock
- Aerobics
- Racquetball/squash
- Bicycle rentals
- Hiking/biking trails
- Fishing
Property Amenities
This downtown Portland hotel is four blocks from Pioneer Square, the Pearl District, and the MAX light rail line. The Portland Center for the Performing Arts is within 8 blocks.
The Benson offers 16,000 square feet of meeting space, including boardrooms, ballrooms, and banquet rooms. The hotel also has two restaurants, a fitness center, and a business center on the second floor (open 24 hours, seven days a week). Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel (surcharge).
Complimentary coffee, tea, and newspapers are available in the lobby every morning.
- Concierge services
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Fitness equipment
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Room service (24 hours)
- Parking (surcharge)
- Limo or Town Car service available (surcharge)
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Banquet facilities
- Business center
- Internet access - wireless
- Audio-visual equipment
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Number of rooms: 287
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Security guard
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Currency exchange
- Tour assistance
- Dry cleaning service
- Shoe shine
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Parking (valet) $29 Per Night
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets accepted
- Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
- Check-in time is 4 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Know Before You Go
There are no room charges for children 17 and younger occupying the same room as their parents.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
The London Grill - Located on the lower level of The Benson, and open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a popular Sunday brunch, this 50-year-old restaurant is famous for its Northwest specialty dishes and an extensive wine list drawing from a cellar with more than 10,000 bottles.
El Gaucho - This theatrical Argentinian steak and chop house has low lighting, dark wood, and an open kitchen. Open for dinner only, El Gaucho also has a cigar lounge and a bar with live music.
The Palm Court - Open daily, the Palm Court Restaurant and Bar offers an impressive collection of craft brews, fine wine, and spirits from around the world, plus a full menu from appetizers to dinner in the hotel's comfortable and cozy lobby.
Address
309 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
USA
Nearest major airport:
Portland, OR (PDX-Portland Intl.)
Area:
Downtown Portland, Oregon, United States of America
