The Benson Portland, Curio Collection By Hilton, Portland ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

309 Southwest Broadway, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97205

The Benson Portland, Curio Collection By Hilton is a historic luxury hotel located in Downtown Portland. Built in 1912, it features original Italian marble floors and Austrian crystal chandeliers, offering a blend of Old World charm and contemporary elegance. The hotel underwent a multi-million dollar renovation in 2023, making it a standout choice for both leisure and business travelers.

Location

Situated in the heart of Downtown Portland, The Benson is within walking distance to various attractions such as Powell's Books and Tom McCall Waterfront Park. The hotel is easily accessible from major transport routes, and guests can utilize valet parking services during their stay.

Rooms

The hotel comprises 287 guest rooms, including 47 junior suites, seven penthouse suites, and two Presidential Suites. Each room is designed to provide a comfortable atmosphere featuring pillow-top and Tempur-Pedic beds, 55” flat-screen televisions, and the option to enjoy fresh air with windows that open. Guests can also request complimentary tea and coffee-making facilities, alongside premium bath products.

Eat & Drink

Dining at The Benson includes two award-winning restaurants: The Palm Court Restaurant and El Gaucho. The Palm Court offers a mix of breakfast and dinner with a selection of locally brewed beers and wines. El Gaucho is renowned for its steakhouse classics, highlighted by attentive tableside service, including options like Certified Angus Beef® and Wicked Shrimp.

Leisure & Business

The hotel features state-of-the-art leisure facilities, including a fully equipped fitness center and a yoga studio. For business needs, The Benson provides over 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including the opulent Mayfair Ballroom capable of accommodating up to 400 guests for banquet-style events.

“The Benson Curio Collection's location is perfect; it puts you right in the heart of Portland's vibrant attractions and fabulous dining.”view full review

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“An exceptional hotel with outstanding, welcoming staff” view full review

Top location:Highly rated by recent guests(8.7)

Check-in/Check-out

from 16:00-23:59

until 12 pm

Amenities

Private parking is possible at a location nearby at USD 49 per day.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

A full breakfast is served at the price of US$25 per person per day.

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets are allowed on request.

Year renovated:2011

Number of floors:14

Number of rooms:287

Former name

the benson, a coast hotel

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

King Bed City View

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2 persons

33 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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2 persons

33 m²

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2 King Size Beds

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King Studio Suite

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2 persons

37 m²

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1 King-size bed

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Portland 1.6 km

Airports

Portland International (PDX) 20.1 km

Charlotte Amalie Harbor Seaplane Base (spb) 37.1 km

Train

Portland Union Station800 m

East Morrison Street Station 1.1 km

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Comfort

The King corner room I stayed in was impressively large, providing plenty of space to relax and unwind.view full review

Delicious Dining

Dining at The Palm Court was a highlight, with an incredible menu that made me eager to return for more delightful meals.view full review

Luxurious Bathtub

The bathroom featured a superb bathtub that was perfect for a relaxing soak after a long day.view full review

Inclusive Amenities

The hotel's facilities are accommodating for everyone, ensuring a comfortable experience for all guests.view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Paid parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Valet parking
Pet amenities available
Room service
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

309 Southwest Broadway, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97205

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309 Southwest Broadway, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97205

City landmarks

Bridge

Broadway Bridge

1.2 km

Garden

Portland Japanese Garden

2.3 km

Garden

International Rose Test Garden

2.1 km

Garden

Lan Su Chinese Garden

720 m

Museum

Portland Art Museum

850 m

Zoo

Oregon Zoo

3.1 km

Portland

Portland Yamhill Historic District

610 m

Museum

Omsi

2.2 km

Park

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

1.1 km

Museum

Oregon Maritime Center and Museum

730 m

Fountain

Ira Keller Fountain Park

1.2 km

Park

Washington Park

2.2 km

Bridge

Steel Bridge

670 m

404 NW 10th Ave # LL1

Pearl District

630 m

Bridge

Burnside Bridge

810 m

Southwest Front Avenue and Davis Street

Japanese American Historical Plaza

810 m

3229 NW Pittock Dr

Pittock Mansion

3.0 km

Event hall

Oregon Convention Center

1.7 km

Southeast 2nd Avenue

Burnside Skatepark

1.3 km

Park

Mill Ends Park

1.0 km

Museum

Portland Police Memorial

930 m

Museum

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

2.2 km

Nearby

639 SW 10th Ave

Food cart feast

360 m

Square

Pioneer Courthouse Square

360 m

Southwest Fourth Avenue and Burnside Street

Chinatown Historic District

470 m

115 NW 5th Ave

Ground Kontrol

590 m

Gallery

Museum of Contemporary Craft

260 m

Square

O'Bryant Square

410 m

111 SW 5th Ave Ste 1250

U.S. Bancorp Tower

270 m

Mall

Pioneer Place

550 m

Restaurants

Mother's Bistro & Bar

480 m

121 SW 3rd Ave Between Pine & Ash St

Imperial

80 m

410 Southwest Broadway

Palm Court

40 m

309 SW Broadway

Saucebox

60 m

214 Southwest Broadway

The Original

120 m

300 SW 6th Ave

The Independent

50 m

225 South West Broadway #100

The Crown

70 m

410 SW Broadway Imperial

Bacchus Bar

100 m

422 SW Broadway

Il Solito

150 m

627 SW Washington St

Deschutes Brewery

530 m

210 NW 11th Ave

Thai Peacock

200 m

219 SW 9th Ave

McCormick & Schmick

220 m

720 SW Washington St Ste 550

The Spice And Tea Exchange

160 m

536 SW Broadway

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

84%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Great location

Friendly staff

Small room size

Expensive dining

8.4/10

Great

Rooms

8.3

Location

8.7

Service

9.0

Dining

7.7

4.5/5 based on 3734 reviews

#4 of 159 hotels in Portland based on Tripadvisor

James

United States, March 2024

8.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at the Benson hotel in Portland. The rooms were superbly done, clean, and well-lit, although the view was limited to a neighboring building. The staff provided excellent service and went out of their way to accommodate my needs. The location was convenient, within walking distance of great restaurants and city attractions.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were nicely done, clean, and well-lit, just like any other hotel room I have stayed in.

Service

9.0

The staff was really super nice and accommodating, even allowing me to keep my car in the parking strip for a few hours.

Location

7.0

The hotel is in the middle of downtown, within a short walk to many great restaurants and city sites. It's a nice area despite being surrounded by some blight.

Dining

8.0

Dining to our Gate 1 tour group was wonderful in the beautiful lobby, although the waitress could have been a little more attentive.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities at the Benson were immaculate and modern, providing a comfortable stay.

Thomas

United States, September 2023

8.2/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms were incredibly classy and very comfortable, although a bit small and crowded at times. The setup with a massive wall and a small window on the far right added a unique touch to the room.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were extremely classy and very comfortable, but a bit small and crowded at certain times in the morning. The setup with a massive wall and one small window on the far right was interesting.

Service

9.0

The service was professional, helpful, and friendly. I appreciated the attention to detail and the warm hospitality. The gift bag for our dog with a toy and treats was a lovely touch.

Location

9.0

The location was perfect for me, offering easy access to downtown, the Pearl District, shops, restaurants, and quick connections to different freeways. Being close to tourist places made exploring convenient.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was enjoyable, but some items were extremely expensive. I liked soaking up the atmosphere while dining in the room.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had excellent facilities, but it was easy to hear hallway noises. The value for the price paid was reasonable given the convenient amenities available.

Great location

Small room size

Mickey

United States, May 2023

9.0/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel. The rooms felt like small apartments with a cozy feel, clean, well-furnished, and even the smaller room turned out to be better than expected. The service was incredibly friendly and accommodating, making our stay extra special. The location was perfect, being in the downtown core of Portland and within walking distance to cafes, restaurants, and all the main attractions. The dining experience was quite good, and the facilities were top-notch.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were filled with light, had a comfortable king bed, large seating area, and were clean and well furnished.

Service

9.0

The service was friendly and accommodating, and the staff were very personable and made our stay exceptional.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location in the downtown area of Portland was fantastic, within walking distance to cafes, restaurants, Pioneer Square, and shopping, making it convenient to explore the city.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was quite good and reasonably priced, with delicious options served in an elegant ambiance.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel had excellent facilities that complemented the stay perfectly.