The Benson

Hotel in Portland

HotelLively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Opened: 1913
Floors: 2
Brand: Coast Hotels

Location Excellent location — 31 attractions within walking distance

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About

Welcome to The Benson, one of the top ranking historic Portland hotels. Featuring a Downtown location and elegant European design. Book your stay today.

Notable stay

The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton is a 287-room historic hotel in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States. It is owned and operated by Coast Hotels & Resorts. It was originally known as the New Oregon Hotel, and is commonly known as "The Benson". It has a reputation as one of Portland's finest hotels. The hotel is named after notable businessman and philanthropist Simon Benson. The Benson is the seventh largest hotel in Portland based on the number of rooms. (via Wikipedia)

Architect: Doyle & PattersonNational Register of Historic Places listed placeWikipedia →

Amenities

Spa & wellness Fitness centreRestaurant

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

Oregon Jewish Museum0.3 km
Augen Gallery0.3 km
Portland Center Stage at The Armory0.4 km
Goldsmith Blocks0.4 km
Blackfish Gallery0.4 km
J. Pepin0.4 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 241 places to eat🛒 3 supermarkets💊 2 pharmacies & clinics🚌 18 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Portland International Airport (PDX) — 9.5 km → all hotels near PDX
Nearest station: Portland Union Station — 0.8 km
Nearest beach: Poet's Beach — 1.8 km
Driving: Drives on the right
Currency: USD
Power: Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Benson?

From The Benson, the nearest station, Portland Union Station, is about 0.8 km away; Portland International Airport (PDX) is around 9.5 km away (straight-line distances).