10/30/09

Overrated, Overpriced

by tommymc59

I recently had out-of-town visitors - as my loft is too small to accommodate them, I reserved two rooms at the Benson Hotel for them to stay in. These are dear friends of mine and I wanted them close to me and I wanted them to be pampered.

Regretfully, I made the reservation based on the Benson's reputation and their impressive lobby. I really should have done more research.

My friends did not really complain, but, when I went to viist them, I was appauled by the size of the room - it was just large enough to fit the bed. We couldn't really visit there and went down to the lobby which had plenty of room.

Several times, we asked to have some service there and felt we were treated poorly because we were dressed somewhat casually.

While I really enjoyed the visit from my friends, I definitely will consider another hotel in the future.

• Pros: Nice lobby and location
• Cons: Small rooms, stuffy service, poor value

09/29/09

the benson is a dump

by pdxgregory

this hotel is a dump my recomendation stay at another hotel for your own sake

this hotel is a 2 star hotel maybe 3 star on a good day if if your lucky

looking for a 4 star hotel? then this is not your place

if looking for a 2 or 3 star hotel then maybe you will be ok with the place however the service is lame and the doe eyed desk people are of little to no help and the rooms have a noxious chemical smell so i dont recomend taking a room service meal i did and it made the food taste like insecticide or cleaning chemicals im not sure which

old crt tv poor picture old lumpy mishapen pillows faded bed cloths devoid of color dinge ripped curtains really poor room anyway i suggest you just keep looking for a good experience when visiting portland

good luck !

• Pros: nice lobby
• Cons: filthy hotel dirty rooms terrible service

06/08/09

Brunch Perfections

by Timbersfan

I've never been to a better brunch, including the Hilton in SF that was supposed to be the best. Large selection of seafood, outstanding Eggs Benedict, best waffle syrup I've ever tasted, endless champagne and orange juice, and their creamed potatoes are to die for. Pace yourself!!

• Pros: Huge Selection, Attentive Wait Staff, Elegant
• Cons: Not Hungry for a Week