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Name: The Benson Hotel
Address: 309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United States, 97205
Telephone: (503) 228-2000
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4

The Benson Hotel

4 (22)

$31 to $50

Northwest

309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

The Benson Hotel was established in 1913. Steeped in tradition and elegant history, The Benson Hotel carries forth fine dining traditions with a contemporary mix of recipes from around the world, local Northwest culinary styles and classic timeless dishes.

We create memories. You carry forth the tradition. We cater to generations.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Northwest, Continental
Hours of operation
Available through our Catering Department.
Phone number
(503) 228-2000
Website
http://www.bensonhotel.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
O.J. Robinson
Private party facilities
The London Grill offers three separate, spacious rooms:The Wine Room, located at the entrance to the London Grill. The room seats up to 16 people.The Little London room, is the largest of the private rooms, seating up to 24 guests. The Wine Cellar - is the active wine cellar of the Benson Hotel so guests will be surrounded by thousands of wine bottles..The Wine Cellar and the Little London share an adjoining door so the two rooms may be utilized together, creating a truly ideal reception and dinner arrangement.

Location
309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
Neighborhood
Northwest Portland
Cross street
SW Oak Street & SW Stark Street
Parking details
Centrally located downtown, the Benson has generous street parking in close proximity, several public parking lots in close proximity and friendly Valet services available through the Hotel.
Public transit
Located in close proximity to The Benson are the Red and Blue line Max trains about five blocks north on Morrison and Yamhill Avenues. The Green and Yellow line Max trains also run two to three blocks east of The Benson on 5th and 6th Avenues. The Benson Hotel is also located just a few blocks from the main Tri-Met bus mall.
Additional
Banquet, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

All 287 smoke-free guest rooms and suites include:
37-42" Flat-Screen Lcd Televisions with Hd
Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet Access
Two Dual-Line Speakerphones with Data Port and Personal Voicemail
Clock Radio with Mp3 Ipod Dock
Complimentary Weekday Newspapers
Coffee Maker, Starbucks Coffee and Stash Tea
Iron and Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Umbrella
Most guest rooms and suites include bamboo robes, slippers and Gilchrist & Soames amenities.
Large Work Desk
Personal Honor Bar or Mini-Fridge in Most Guest Rooms

Guest Conveniences

Smoke-Free Environment
Wake-Up and Turn-Down Service Upon Request
Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access
Complimentary Coffee and Newspapers in the Lobby
Hotel Safe Deposit Boxes in Most Guest Rooms and Also at the Front Desk
Notary Service (a Nominal Fee Applies)
Pets Are Welcome
A 25.00 non-refundable fee per room per stay applies
Les Clefs d'Or Concierge Service
Whether you require tickets to a TrailBlazers game, last-minute dinner reservations, or personal shopping assistance, you can count on the dedicated service of our highly experienced Les Clefs d'Or USA concierge.
Business Center
Our business center is at your service 24 hours a day. Take advantage of high-speed internet access, computer workstations, fax and copy services and color printing (a nominal fee applies).
Executive Fitness Room
Open 24 hours a day, our executive fitness room features a full range of workout equipment, including free weights, treadmills, stationary bikes, stair steppers, and ellyptical trainers.
Dry Cleaning & Shoe Shine
Simply call and have your laundry picked up or deliver your laundry to the front desk before 8:30am, monday–saturday. We will return your laundry to your room by 6:30pm the same day for a nominal fee. Overnight shoe shine service is available through our concierge desk on a complimentary basis.
Parking
The Benson Hotel provides curbside valet parking services for 33.00 per night per vehicle. Includes unlimited in and out privileges.

Transportation

Round-trip shuttle service from the Portland International Airport to the Benson Hotel is available through Blue Star.
Max Light Rail
also provides round-trip transportation from the airport to the hotel. At the baggage claim level, board the red line to city centre and beaverton tc. Transfer to the green line at gateway transit station. Exit at the SW 5th & Oak St. stop. Walk 1.5 blocks west to The Benson Hotel.
Upon request, our concierge desk will gladly arrange town car or limousine service. 1 hour advance notice required. Taxi service available on demand.

What 22 people are saying

The Benson Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4.0 based on all time ratings

4.0Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
0.5Value

Noise • Moderate

22 Reviews

WF
WanderingFromTheUpperLeft VIP
Portland / Oregon26 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 14, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Sadly, a mere average experience compared to when they operated as a full restaurant. Automatic 18% gratuity was a surprise for a 3-person party on a buffet (Mother's Day) especially when plate were left at the table long after returning to the buffet.
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JanL
Portland / Oregon5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was awesome and as I fondly remember all the memories of dining at this high class treat. The brunch was plentiful and deliciously varied and the staff was attentive and engaging. The decor was tastefully and graciously pleasing for children and adults. My attending family wants this to be a family tradition. Guests chose eggs from a basket, and I got the one with chocolate and my meal was paid for - an extra special Easter blessing. Whenever this vendor is on, tou have to go!!!!
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MirandaTe
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a totally lovely Easter brunch here! Everyone was delighted with the food, the mimosas, the super-friendly service, and of course, the adorable Easter Bunny. It was really a great time and we hope to be back next year!
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Pdxrunner
Portland / Oregon24 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 26, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Well the Benson more than beat our expectations. It was a real special experience for us for Christmas dinner. We actually got the private table in the wine room. What a treat! Wait staff could have been better and the voices off the pre-fixed menu were yummy. We had all the choices covered between us all and everything was spectacular. Thanks for such a great evening.
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DavidB
Alabama2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my wife's and my first dining experience at the Weston Benson Hotel. We prefer buffet dining, so we eagerly made reservations. The food, table service and ambiance were superb. Denise was especially attentive, informative and pleasant. She mentioned the other holidays when the Benson uses the Rosewood room and, while there, we made reservations for Thanksgiving dinner at 4:30 PM. Although we prefer a buffet, we decided to experience dining from a list of entrees. We hope that it will be equally satisfying. Last Christmas, we dined at another prominent downtown Portland hotel where a buffet was served. It, too, was very delicious; however, what set apart our Mother's Day dining experience from our Christmas experience was the attentiveness of your staff, especially Denise. Everyone was A-1. By contrast, I would rate our Christmas buffet experience as a "D". Credit goes to your restaurant and hotel management for their attention to detail and for a total focus on hospitality. You did a fine job and we will be back!
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KT15
Portland / Oregon8 reviews
1.0
Dined on December 26, 2015
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The risotto was bland, the scallops too soft and prime rib sat with a tablespoon of powdered mashed potatoes. The dessert tasted like it came from Walmart, could not eat more than first bite.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland / Oregon4 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 26, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
The main floor of the hotel has such character. The downstairs where we dined is so not the same! It seems to be an afterthought. The meal was fine and staff were very nice.
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Xmas
Portland / Oregon1 review
5.0
Dined on December 25, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our Christmas dinner at the Benson. It was very nicely decorated with a musician softly playing a guitar, the waiter was very friendly, and did a great job making us feel welcome and special. The pace of the dinner was relaxed and we didn't feel rushed and we were able to relax and really enjoy our special dinner.
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CstoChad
Portland / Oregon7 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 27, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I remember coming here with my parents many years ago for holiday dinners. I wasn't disappointed at all and look forward to starting this traditional with my family.
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Gladly
Portland / Oregon6 reviews
1.0
Dined on December 26, 2014
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This was supposed to be a special Christmas Day dining out experience. Well, it was an experience, but not in a good way. To begin with, we would have preferred to eat later than 5:30 but we were given to understand that 5:30 was the latest available time. We were there until nearly 7 and at no time was the dining room more than half full. As a result there was zero energy in the room. Most of the diners were senior citizens (including us). Wait staff veered from overly friendly and poorly trained, to barely acknowledging the diners and poorly trained. Food was a big disappointment. My mushroom truffle soup arrived with a full pat of butter floating on top of a skim of truffle oil in a soup cup. The soup was so cold that the pat of butter didn't melt. That made it easy to fish out of the soup, but the wait staff left it on my bread plate for the entire dinner. So unappetizing. I had the ricotta and wild rice crepes entree. They arrived on a cold plate, having clearly been put through the oven to be warmed up so that the crepes were crispy like a cannelloni shell on the edges and chewy/soggy in the middle. The wild rice stuffing was undercooked--hard bits of wild rice, miniscule ricotta cheese if any, and lots of pepper. There was no sauce at all. The Brussels sprouts were likewise cold, but had been over roasted at some point in too much oil, and the entire plate of food was doused in more black pepper. That was my $33 dinner: a cup of cold mushroom soup, 2 bad crepes and a handful of Brussels sprouts, and a square of gingerbread with canned cranberry relish on the side. On the other hand, for $35, my partner had two big slabs of some kind of pork roast, with a big slice of some bread-y dressing loaf, gravy, and a mound of over-cooked kale. He also got a small handful of the kind of mixed greens lettuce that comes in a bag, and an anemic chocolate mousse with store bought sugar cookies. I'd go on but I'm out of space. Should have settled for pretzels in the bar.
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309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205

Additional information

Cross street
SW Oak Street & SW Stark Street
Neighborhood
Northwest Portland
Hours of operation
Available through our Catering Department.
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Northwest, Continental
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Centrally located downtown, the Benson has generous street parking in close proximity, several public parking lots in close proximity and friendly Valet services available through the Hotel.
Public transit
Located in close proximity to The Benson are the Red and Blue line Max trains about five blocks north on Morrison and Yamhill Avenues. The Green and Yellow line Max trains also run two to three blocks east of The Benson on 5th and 6th Avenues. The Benson Hotel is also located just a few blocks from the main Tri-Met bus mall.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
O.J. Robinson
Additional
Banquet, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bensonhotel.com/
Phone number
(503) 228-2000
Private party facilities
The London Grill offers three separate, spacious rooms:The Wine Room, located at the entrance to the London Grill. The room seats up to 16 people.The Little London room, is the largest of the private rooms, seating up to 24 guests. The Wine Cellar - is the active wine cellar of the Benson Hotel so guests will be surrounded by thousands of wine bottles..The Wine Cellar and the Little London share an adjoining door so the two rooms may be utilized together, creating a truly ideal reception and dinner arrangement.

The Benson Hotel

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Amenities

All 287 smoke-free guest rooms and suites include:

37-42" Flat-Screen Lcd Televisions with Hd

Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet Access

Two Dual-Line Speakerphones with Data Port and Personal Voicemail

Clock Radio with Mp3 Ipod Dock

Complimentary Weekday Newspapers

Coffee Maker, Starbucks Coffee and Stash Tea

Iron and Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Umbrella

Most guest rooms and suites include bamboo robes, slippers and Gilchrist & Soames amenities.

Large Work Desk

Personal Honor Bar or Mini-Fridge in Most Guest Rooms

Guest Conveniences

Smoke-Free Environment

Wake-Up and Turn-Down Service Upon Request

Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access

Complimentary Coffee and Newspapers in the Lobby

Hotel Safe Deposit Boxes in Most Guest Rooms and Also at the Front Desk

Notary Service (a Nominal Fee Applies)

Pets Are Welcome

Les Clefs d'Or Concierge Service

Business Center

Executive Fitness Room

Dry Cleaning & Shoe Shine

Parking

Transportation

Round-trip shuttle service from the Portland International Airport to the Benson Hotel is available through Blue Star.

Max Light Rail

Upon request, our concierge desk will gladly arrange town car or limousine service. 1 hour advance notice required. Taxi service available on demand.

Overall ratings and reviews

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How is The Benson Hotel restaurant rated?

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