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The Benson Hotel, a Coast Hotel - Hotel Reviews from across the web
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Presidents and celebrities alike have stayed in this landmark downtown hotel, whose owners have spared no expense since it was built in 1912. Feast your eyes on the lobbys paneling and Russian pillars, Austrian crystal chandeliers, and Italian marble staircase. The guest rooms are equally elegant, o...
mobiltravelguide.howstuffworks.com
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Portland's grandest hotel was built in 1912. The hand-carved Russian Circassian walnut paneling and the Italian white-marble staircase are among the noteworthy design touches in the public areas. In the guest rooms expect to find small crystal chandeliers and inlaid mahogany doors. Some even have th...
fodors.com
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Built in 1912, The Benson exudes old-world sophistication and elegance. In the French baroque lobby, walnut paneling frames a marble fireplace, Austrian crystal chandeliers hang from the ornate plasterwork ceiling, and a marble staircase allows for grand entrances. These are the poshest digs in Port...
frommers.com
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Portland was built by outrageous and generous timber barons, and Simon Benson was one of the best. He was the guy responsible for installing all the beautiful bronze drinking fountains that are still standing on downtown streets; the idea was to save thirsty loggers from having to enter the immoral ...
gayot.com
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This prestigious, grand hotel is ideally situated for shopping, sightseeing, the theater and absorbing the culture and atmosphere of Portland s vibrant downtown. With its high ceilings, stately and spacious rooms, elegant furnishings, rich curtains and fabrics, sumptuous carpets, huge chandeliers an...
johansens.com
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Located in the heart of downtown Portland, this sophisticated AAA Four Diamond property is approximately 12 miles from Portland International Airport. Built in 1912, this historic landmark building is perfectly situated near shops, galleries, theatres, museums, and local attractions.London Grill, a ...
travel.away.com
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LOCATED IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN PORTLAND, THIS SOPHISTICATEDAAA FOUR DIAMOND PROPERTY IS APPROXIMATELY 12 MILES FROMPORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. BUILT IN 1912, THIS HISTORICLANDMARK BUILDING IS PERFECTLY SITUATED NEAR SHOPS, GALLERIES,THEATRES, MUSEUMS, AND LOCAL ATTRACTIONS.LONDON GRILL, A RECI...
Go-Oregon.net
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The Benson, a Coast Hotel is Located in the Heart of DowntownPortland. This Sophisticated AAA Four Diamond Property isApproximately 12 Miles from Portland International Airport.Built in 1912, This Historic Landmark Building is PerfectlySituated near Shops, Galleries, Theatres, Museums, and LocalAttr...
gotrump.com
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Location. With a reputation for timeless elegance in vibrant downtown Portland, Ore., the Benson Hotel has been in operation since 1913, and is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Fashioned in French Second Empire style, the Benson Hotel soars 14 stories into the Oregon sky...
sidestep.com
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This grand hotel, still Portland's most elegant, was built by lumber baron Simon Benson in 1912, in the pre Crash days of American industrialism, when the captains of the logging industry were the Pacific Northwest's versions of the Carnegies and Rockefellers of the East. From the first step into th...
tablethotels.com
coming back - user review
Been in this hotel before and came back for pleasure, lobby is great, unfriendly front desk but bellman great. Rooms are better than the first time we stayed @ The Benson, no more moldy tiles what a turnaround. Promised will never stay here before but n...
portland.citysearch.com
King of Classic - user review
By far the most elegant hotel lobby I've ever seen! A time travel back to the old days of grand elegance: huge, wood walls, enoumous staircase, classic lobby bar, rooms are clean and with great decor. parents stayed her last weekend and they were very impressed: felt like a vacation, not just a hote...
portland.citysearch.com
Everything is luxurious - user review
Classiest hotel in Portland. Rooms are very luxurious, down to the comforter and linens. The restaurant, London Grill, is one of my favorites excellent Ceasar, baby lobster tails, filet mignon, I could go on. The bar is relaxing and entertaining. Try the Lon...
portland.citysearch.com
stars - user review
I got to meet Robert Gouliet even got his autograph...a very friendly guy and a great story to tell...
portland.citysearch.com
Great piece of history - user review
Loved the spacious lobby. Staff very friendly. Great location. The best Sunday brunch I e...
portland.citysearch.com
Historic setting, great location - user review
The Benson is a beautiful hotel in a very centrally located part of town. Forget your car because the valet service is $25 bucks a night, and walk to Burnside, just 2 blocks away, where all the action is. The rooms are small considering what you pay for one, but the beds are comfy and the bathrooms ...
portland.citysearch.com
Overrated - user review
The Benson is regarded as an icon to people in the Portland area, but that reputation was probably earned years ago. The lobby and staff were very impressive, but once you exit that elevator, it goes down from there. The corridors are dingy, worn and depressing. The room was even worse, with the sam...
portland.citysearch.com
Best Dog Friendly Hotel - user review
This a great hotel, friendly service and dogs welcome, they even have dog beds with the Hotel LOGO on them, is that cool or what. Treats were delivered as well with a dog dish. They also will bring a Gold Fish to your room, I gue...
portland.citysearch.com
Expensive and TIRED! - user review
We booked a romantic suite for New Years and it came with ripped carpeting and tired furnishings. The turn down service left our bed rumpled and the radio was left on playing rap music. For the $399 price, you would expect a cleaner, more comfortable room with intact carpet. Terrible. Truly a disapp...
portland.citysearch.com
BEST HOTEL IN TOWN - user review
What a beautiful hotel!! The service was outstanding, the room was wonderful and the London Grill was the best place to eat for a romantic evening. We almost deceided not to stay because of some of the reviews but I am glad we did. The Benson is the best hotel in Portland and you would be crazy to t...
portland.citysearch.com
Thanks for a great weekend - user review
What a great hotel. They upgraded me to a small suite when I checked in. (not sure why, but who really cares ) It was very comfortable and had a view of the city. 24 hour rooms service was great after coming in late at night. Thought the live jazz in the lobby was intrusive while trying to have a co...
portland.citysearch.com
Classy, and close to everything - user review
When your with Mom and Dad you just go with the flow. fortunatly, we were at the Benson Hotel, it is close to lots of clubs and bars for the grown up kids to hang while the folks wander the streets of P town. Great service, super breakfast in t...
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Portland´s Grand Dame - user review
Background: I had the opportunity to stay at the Benson with a friend of mine who was getting her house flea bombed. I'm a native Portlander and have been familiar with this hotel for many years, but only got the chance ...
epinions.com
Mr. Benson´s Opus....Portland´s Benson Hotel - user review
Designed in the French Second Empire style by noted architect Albert G. Doyle, the Benson was originally built as the New Oregon Hotel (an annex to the old Oregon Hotel next door) and opened i...
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Old World Charm & Elegance - user review
Elegance that cannot be replicated since some stone and wood products used in this grand hotel are now extinct and the cost would be prohibitive if they were not. But, their beauty lives on in this gracious setting. There is very little turnover in their exemplary staff. Extra kudos to the concierge...
epinions.com
More like a West Coast "Ehhh" (GHWO) - user review
It is with considerable trepidation that I commence on a review of the Benson Hotel ...
epinions.com
$25 a night for parking?! You´ve got to be kidding me. - user review
On the road trip to school, my dad and I stayed at two hotels. We arrive in Portland with reservations at The Benson. The Benson is an old hotel located in the downtown area of Portland. First Impre...
epinions.com
Very Good! - user review
A great place to sta...
expedia.com
Not Impressed - user review
As a landmark' type hotel, probably wouldn't return. Services were excellent, but not a great value for what you DO get. Traveler's tip on saving a few bucks.Try a more conventional chain type hotel, sa...
expedia.com
Awesome place to stay. - user review
Awesome place to stay. Excellent service and kudos to the concierge! If flying in, I would recommend not renting a car though, for that is an added daily expense (valet parking only) and the city ...
expedia.com
5th avenue is better - user review
beautiful hotel, but kind of noisy. At first I was assigned a very small room at the end of a hallway, but they changed it promptly. The daily tea and wine tasting session...
expedia.com
Benson, a coast Hotel - user review
Excellent hotel in downtown area within walking distance of shopping and events. Afternoon wine tastings included in wine cellar. Traveler's tip on dining.Rock Bottom Brewery within walking distance of the Benson provides good food, atmosphere and...
expedia.com
We thoroughly enjoyed our week stay at the Benson. - user review
Friendly, courteous staff. Live music and nightly wine tasting in the wine cellar were a nice extra. Traveler's tip on local attractions.April was a lovely time to visit Portland. Everything was lush and green. The Farmer's Market at South Park is a must. We enjoyed Zell's, Higgins, Three Doors Down...
expedia.com
This hotel is great! - user review
Great bed. Friendly people. very professional. Highly recomm...
expedia.com
luxury city center - user review
It was so convenient to just valet the car at the hotel and walk everywhere. The location was ideal. As a bonus, the rooms were spectacular and lobby beautiful! Traveler's tip on dining.Mother's Restaurant for...
expedia.com
Very comfortable - user review
Pleasant stay & the meeting facility services was ...
expedia.com
Disapointment - user review
Reasonable value, but room was not up to par as a 3 4 star hotel. They put us in a smoking room, stating that was all that was available. Room was a little tired, needed better cleaning and had a stopped up tub. Not a disaster, b...
expedia.com
Stay somewhere else - user review
Room was small and dark, the view was depressing. Bathtub did not drain. Room service good, ...
expedia.com
A Grande Hotel - user review
The Benson Hotel is an older but extremely well maintained grand hotels from an era of sophistication and elegance that is seldom found in today's trendy or business bland hotels. This was my first visit to the hotel and I look forward to staying here again. Traveler's tip on dining.Saucebox is a ba...
expedia.com
Will always stay here when in Portland - user review
The Benson is amazing. Beautiful hotel. Incredibly friendly staff providing top notch service. Bed was more comfy than my own at home. Anytime I'm in Portland..which will be often..I will always stay at the Benson. Just a lovely place with great atmosphere and the best staff imaginable. Location is ...
expedia.com
Solid choice for Downtown Portland - user review
The Benson is an old, but well maintained hotel within walking distance of downtown Portland's complimentary light rail systems. The lobby had live jazz on Friday and Saturday night, and it was very nice to enjoy a glass of wine while listening. On Saturday afternoon, we were notified in writing of ...
expedia.com
Location was great. - user review
The jazz quartet in the evening hours was spectacular. Would definitely stay at the Bens...
expedia.com
Great sevice - user review
The service and friendliness of the staff was better than most hotels. We had lots of questions and the concierge gave great...
expedia.com
great sleep - user review
The tempurpedic bed was fantastic. Great turn down service. I'll b...
expedia.com
Nice place - user review
This hotel was nice and the staff was great. The only problem I had was with the bathroom. It was small and a little old so it wasn't very comfortable. There was no fan in the bathroom so if it got too steamy it was unbearable. The hotel was close to everything though, within walking distance so tha...
expedia.com
Can’t wait to go back - user review
This is a Wonderfull place to stay. It is top shelf in ever...
expedia.com
Charming Hotel - user review
Very comfortable, overall experience. The lighting in the bathrooms could be a little better. The hotel allows dogs, so don't be surprised if you hear an occasional bark! Great...
expedia.com
Portland’s Premier Hotel - user review
Wow. From the courteous bellmen at the door to the friendly and helpful front desk staff...we felt like we were staying with friends. The lobby is amazing with the rich wood details, ornate carpet, chandeliers, and warm inviting fireplace. Our room was perfect. Clean and secure. We can't wait to sta...
expedia.com
We loved it - user review
For us this represents what a good hotel should be, but so seldom is. Great service and facilities, but never stuffy or pretentious. After comments on this site and elsewhere we paid to upgrade to a junior suite, it was a wise decision. We had a large room with walk in closets and a separate sitting...
fodors.com
Nice service can´t make up for completely lousy room - user review
We booked on Priceline.com, and got what we thought was a deal at $100 a night. While the lobby is beautiful, our room was extremely small, no decor to speak of (just plain drywall), and dark, with a view of a concrete wall outside our window. I felt like I was in a dormitory. And while the staff is...
fodors.com
No title - user review
3 star hotels are well above than this hotel. Did not meet my expectations...
mytravelguide.com
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A convenient hotel central to the freeways and local hot spots. Staff is there when you need them but otherwise operate in th...
mytravelguide.com
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Amazing hotel located in the heart of downtown Portland. If you like classic hotels from another time that still meet the needs of the modern traveler, this is the place. Stellar service with beautiful interior finish...
mytravelguide.com
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Beautiful lobby, charming hotel. Great location. Good maid service. Good breakfast. Stay in the original building ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Carpets need renovation. They look worn out. Wireless access needs to be complimentary. Needs shuttle from airpo...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Centrally located in the downtown Portland area this is a wonderful old world hotel with modern ammenities. As you walk in you are greeted with an opulent, activity filled lobby (although the bar area was under construction when I was there this time. so it lacked its usual hum of activity). The sta...
mytravelguide.com
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Dont have time now but it was great. Great deal, great hotel and I are a happy c...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Doormen were rude upon my arrival and offered no assis...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Excellent location in downtown Portland, yet room was very quiet. Great, almost reasonably priced, ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Good hotel but not 4 star. Not family friendly hotel like Marriott or Embassy Suites. No pool. Park next door to Benson for lower price parking ($17/day, lower in evenings / weekends). Walking distance to mini Chinatown, Chinese Garden, downtown center, and Saturday Market (art / food exhibits every...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Good hotel. I get the feeling that they give the guest the worst...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Great hotel and location. Rooms had just been newly decorated with brand new carpet. Everything smelled new. A beautiful old hotel that has been lovely restored. Lobby renovation was completed and looked fabulous. This hotel exceeded my expectations especially after reading some of the reviews. East...
mytravelguide.com
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Great spot. Make sure you don't get the tiny room allocated to each floor, it's intimate. Beautiful grand lobby. Nice woodwork and craftsmanship. Otherwi...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
HVAC system outside our window was loud, shrill and spoiled an otherwise classy ex...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
I enjoyed the Benson a lot. It was under construction but that was only a minimal inconveniences. Helpful staff and very clean. I would definitely s...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
It was a beautiful hotel with nice wood furnishings and elegant quality and decor also good...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
It was a great hotel, beautiful lobby and remodeled rooms. Tempurpedic mattresses made for a great night sleep and the Sauce box across the street provided great food & drink! I would stay there ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
It was fine for one night away from the kids. I wouldn't want to stay for more than a night. The bed was uncomfortable and the mechanical units outside the building gave off an awful noise intermittently through...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
It's very nice, just not for kids so m...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Lobby was lovely, male employees at desk were snooty, rooms were nice, but small, beds were body forming foam, but a little too hard. Bathroom was complete but not great and small droplets of some stain here and there on walls. Continental breakfast was $18, a. Coffee, juice, a few muffins, bagels a...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Nice hotel. Hidden costs made hotel expensive. $25.00 for parking. $20.00 a day for intern...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Nice hotel. Walking distance to everything downtown Portland. Small bathroom and small tub. No place for bathroom stuff makeup, curling iron, blow dryer, etc. Concierge service mediocre. No offer to get our bags when arrived and limited o...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
One word for the Benson hotel: swank! By far one of the loveliest hotels I have seen in quite a while. A nice blend of comfort, luxury and history. The complimentary wine tastings and afternoon tea just highlight the sophisticated feel of this hotel. I have recommended a stay at this hotel (at least...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Our total experience at this hotel is always excellent (at least, our 2nd visit). Nicely decorated, spacious king room, non smoking, clean, good food, good locati...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Overall, it was really nic...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Really, a lovely hotel, gorgeous lobby and accommodating staff. The room was cramped, but clean and the beds ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Small room. Old tile grout in bathroom. Bed was nice. Be prepared for paying for $1/phone call, lots for parking and anything else. Great place if you are rich and not l...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Superb service. From being met on the sidewalk by the valet to the bell captain, to the desk person, restaurant staff, etc etc. Outstanding friendly and helpful. We had...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The Benson is a beautiful historic hotel. I'm sure many of the rooms are very nice; however, the room we were in looked directly at the side of another tall building. You could no...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The Benson is a classic hotel of a bygone era. It was built to a high standard, very sturdy and appealing to the eye. Location is a premium, and convenient for the business traveler as well as ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The Benson is a great hotel, good location, great service from the staff and a complimentary wine tasting every evening. High...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The Benson is about the finest example of a vintage, luxury hotel th...
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No title - user review
The hotel is beautiful. Our room was comfortable and well appointed. I was, however, a little put off that when, at check in, we asked if a king bed was available, she told us not for those that make the purchase over the internet. Further, the website reports all rooms have robes and turn down serv...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
The staff was friendly, but not even close to 4 star polished. The room pretty bad, but I only spent about 10 hours in it, mostly asleep. The neighborhood is a little sketchy to the north, but central to downtown. The whole place needs an upgrade if it want...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
This historic hotel was a pleasure to stay in. I enjoyed the friendly and very welcoming staff. The rooms were very nice. I especially enjoyed the tempur pedic mattresses, very comfortable. The location of the hotel is right in the heart of downtown. I would highly recommend this hotel. The only thi...
mytravelguide.com
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This hotel is a grand dam. Beautifully maintained. Fantastic wood clad lobby and graceful ...
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No title - user review
This hotel is very nice, very old which is why I like it, although the rooms are tiny with small windows but very charming n...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
This hotel was okay, I would of rated it a three star not 4 star. Its very well maintained for an old hotel, but could do with...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
This is a grand old hotel that has kept itself up. The lobby has been recently refreshed and looks great. Service was very good...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
This is a lovely, old hotel that is well located. The heater/air conditioning system is old and can be heard whistling away from the inside lower rooms. (We did not hear it when we were on the 8th floor.) Still, we thought it was a spectacular deal. Three blocks from Powell's and four blocks from th...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
This is one of Portlands finest hotels. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Rooms are small, but very comfortable. Still provide turn down service. Only problem is that the wireless service in the rooms does not work. Claims it's an antennae problem. Impossible to work in room with computer as...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
This is the first hotel that I have reserved where I felt we were singled out as purchasers. Although this may be a 4star hotel, the rooms available to customers are not 4star quality. Too me, it is...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
This was a very nice hotel and the staff was friendly, courteous and helpful. They worked hard to make our sta...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Undergoing renovation at time of stay. Solvent smells were over powering in the lobby at check in and check out giving me headaches. Management should consider doing these activities during times with less guest activity. Room was showing signs of wear; bedspread was wrinkled; no morning newspaper. ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Upon entrance, the hotel reflected its 4 star status, but once we were brought to our room, we thought otherwise. The room was half the size of a regular room at Hilton (3 stars), the window did not close properly and the fan noise & beeping from the nearby building rang through all night. The doors...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Very nice for the price. Very comfortable beds. Linens in bathroom were really old and thin. Overall very worth it though. Very beautiful lobby and good location, p...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Very nice, people were very friendly and the location is ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
Walking into the Benson was like walking into a turn of the century, exclusive, hotel. It was romantic and elegant. The rich cherry wood accenting the warm fabrics allowed you to feel like royalty. The staff always had smiles on their face...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
We have stayed here several times. This time the staff was not very helpful. We had booked an additional day and it was a real hassle to get that added. They had to check us out and then check us back in. I had to stop by the desk twice t...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
We were very pleased with the quality of the hotel for the price we received. It was very clean, quiet, and perfectly situated for exploring the downtown area. The tempura pedicel king bed was great and we felt very comfortable in our room. The hotel has cheaper rooms (queen bed) so we were pleasant...
mytravelguide.com
The Benson A Coast Hotel: Old Time Elegance - user review
The Benson Hotel, in downtown Portland, is a unique experience. Beautifully appointed with an Old Word ambience, it has all the amenities you'd want. Located in the heart of the downtown shopping, restaurant area of Portland. Perfect for that Special Occassion. My favorite restaurant in Portland is ...
virtualtourist.com
luxury - user review
I loved the traditional charm and the customer service. The hotel is conviently located in the downtown area. It is full of all the ammenities an...
travel.yahoo.com
Awesome - user review
Not A Thing. Everything about this place was Presidential. Would see this as a place fit for Kings and Queens. The Atmosphere is filled with First Class and Eve...
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Comfortable and homey - user review
We especially liked the fact that the Benson was within walking distance of downtown and public transportation. Because of that, we were able to avoid renting (and expensively ...
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Absolutely wonderful! - user review
Everything about our stay was great! The hotel is beautiful, the staff are so friendly and helpful, the bed was better than my bed at home, and the food in the restaurant was fa...
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Would never go back - user review
When we tried to check in the hotel staff told my wife and I that they were prioritizing the rooms we had paid for our room 5 days in advance through priceline. It would seem tha...
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Lost & Found - user review
It was a nice hotel. Unfortunately, in my haste to depart, I left a small object behind in the room that I am trying to recover from the Hotel staff. I am hopeful that it is rec...
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Elegant - user review
The lobby of this hotel is absolutely beautiful. Coffee and tea are available in the morning to be sipped in deep chairs near the fireplace. The rooms are a bit small, but what ...
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My home away from home - user review
Top notch accomodations; very fine restaurant downstairs from the lobby, and many other fine restaurants within walking distance. Walkable to the Pearl district and to the waterfr...
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They accept pets add $75.00 - user review
I was so excited to stay at the Benson. I had heard how nice it was. Truly, beautiful old building. I wish I would have been given a larger room. I received a very small (conne...
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Great business amenities - user review
Would like to have a larger room and the beds were a newer type of mattress that I found to be too firm. I also felt the $23 per day per vehicle to park in the structure was a little ...
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