The Benson Portland, Curio Collection By Hilton

“Thank you Benson Hotel”

We recently held our conference at The Benson Hotel in Portland, and the experience was outstanding. The staff went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly, from the planning stages through the event itself. Every team member was professional, attentive, and genuinely committed to provid… more

We recently held our conference at The Benson Hotel in Portland, and the experience was outstanding. The staff went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly, from the planning stages through the event itself. Every team member was professional, attentive, and genuinely committed to providing excellent service. The hotel's location is another major advantage. Situated in the heart of downtown Portland, it was convenient for our attendees to access restaurants, attractions, and transportation. The combination of exceptional service, beautiful facilities, and a prime location made our conference a great success. I highly recommend The Benson Hotel for conferences, meetings, or any stay in Portland. We look forward to returning for future events.

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“John the Benson Historian”

We ate at the Hotel Restaurant and the best part was meeting our server John. He is compassionate, loves what he does, and is the living historian of The Benson. I highly recommend at least stopping in for a drink and talking to John for a few minutes and he will leave you with plenty of stories to… more

We ate at the Hotel Restaurant and the best part was meeting our server John. He is compassionate, loves what he does, and is the living historian of The Benson. I highly recommend at least stopping in for a drink and talking to John for a few minutes and he will leave you with plenty of stories to tell others.

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“An Exceptional Hotel Experience”

The Benson Portland was the first stop on transcontinental train trip from Portland to Boston for me and my adult son. The hotel provided a memorable beginning to our travels. The hotel's central location was perfect for us, a 5-minute walk from Pioneer Courthouse Square and an easy 15 -minute wa… more

The Benson Portland was the first stop on transcontinental train trip from Portland to Boston for me and my adult son. The hotel provided a memorable beginning to our travels. The hotel's central location was perfect for us, a 5-minute walk from Pioneer Courthouse Square and an easy 15 -minute walk to Portland's Union Station. The historic public areas of the hotel are beautifuly preserved and offer a wonderful atmosphere for eating, drinking, and relaxation. Our room was spacious and comfortable. Given the quality of the hotel, I found the hotel to be a good value. In particular, the two meals I ate at the hotel - dinner and breakfast - were very good and very reasonably priced. My dinner consisted of a large and distinctive salad featuring fresh lettuce, roasted hazelnuts, and dried cranberries which cost only $10, followed by a hazelnut pudding with ice cream for the same price. My breakfast was substantial and also a reasonable value at $20. Good coffee was avaialble free of charge each morning in the lobby - a most welcome amenity. Perhaps the most memorable aspect of our stay was the stairway between the hotel's 11 stories, which contains a museum of photographs illustrating various aspects of the hotel's history on each floor. I spent a pleasurable hour learning about the hotel's original owner; the hotel's architect; Portland's architecture; entertainers who have stayed at the hotel (including a photo of the a young Billy Joel!), a gallery of Presidents who have stayed the hotel (starting with Taft and ending with Biden); and the coins that were flipped to determine whether Portland would be nameed Portland or Boston. Finally, the staff could not have been more helpful and friendly. The Benson has become my only choice for lodging in Portland and the standard for my future hotel stays elsewhere.

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“Our Wonderful Benson Hotel Experience”

To celebrate our upcoming 52nd wedding anniversary, my wife and I cruised the Columbia/Snake river along the Lewis & Clark 1805 trail. The trip ended in Portland, OR. Not needing to get home right away, we decided to visit and explore the City. A trust friend suggested we stay at the historic Be… more

To celebrate our upcoming 52nd wedding anniversary, my wife and I cruised the Columbia/Snake river along the Lewis & Clark 1805 trail. The trip ended in Portland, OR. Not needing to get home right away, we decided to visit and explore the City. A trust friend suggested we stay at the historic Benson Hotel. When we checked in, we were greeted by Gabe, who answered our many questions, offered some interesting sights to visits, and marked up a map highlighting their locations. That saved us considerable research time. For our anniversary, the Front Desk suggested we inform the restaurant staff. On duty that morning were Katherine and Bobby. They were most gracious, covered our breakfasts, and treated us to the much-welcomed mimosa drinks to commemorate the special occasion. As such, we were very appreciative for their hospitality and kindness to us. In our room, we learn the power strip on the desk was loose. Not wanting anyone (ourselves included!) to be injured, we phoned and notified the Front Desk. Shortly afterwards, Wilson, the electrician/handyman, arrived, tightened the connection, and fixed the problem. During our stay, we learned if you wish your room to be made up, you need to notify the Front Desk at check-in. In summary, while the hotel itself was lovely, it was the responsive, wonderful, and caring staff that made the place shine and our Portland visit memorable. As such, the Benson Hotel would be our top choice on a future visit.

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