The Benson a Coast Hotel - Portland Oregon
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Grand downtown hotel with plenty of modern amenities The historic Benson is in downtown Portland, 4 blocks from Pioneer Square and MAX light rail trains. All 287 rooms feature large desks, wireless Internet access, bathrobes, and twice-daily housekeeping. The 14-story hotel offers complimentary morning coffee, afternoon tea and cookies, and evening wine tasting.
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 ADDRESS
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309 Sw Broadway
97205 Portland
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ATTRACTIONS
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Pioneer Square - 4 blocks
Pearl District - (shops, galleries restaurants) - 4 blocks
MAX light rail line - 4 blocks
Nordstrom and downtown malls - 4 blocks
Portland Center for the Performing Arts - 8 blocks
Classical Chinese Gardens - 9 blocks
Oregon History Center - 9 blocks
Historic Waterfront District - 9 blocks
Portland Art Museum - 1 mile
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry - 2 miles
Convention Center - 1.5 miles
Portland Rose Garden - 2 miles Portland International Airport (PDX): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 12 miles. Driving directions from Portland International Airport: Take Airport Way to I-205 S. Continue to I-84 W. Follow the signs for I-5 S/City Center and branch off to the left. Stay to the right, following the City Center/Morrison St signs. Cross the Morrison Bridge and turn right at the bottom of the bridge onto SW Second Ave. Turn left onto SW Oak St. Continue five blocks and turn left onto SW Broadway. The hotel is on the corner. Getting there: Taxis are readily available for transport from the airport to the hotel, and the cost is $26–35. MAX, Portland's light rail line, also makes the trip to downtown in 35 minutes for less than $5. Guests take the Red Line to Pioneer Square North and walk four blocks north to the hotel. All fees subject to change without notice. Getting around: Downtown Portland is easy to get around on foot. But when guests tire of walking, the hotel offers complimentary Town Car service downtown. In addition, most of the downtown core and some adjacent areas (including the Convention Center and Lloyd Center shopping) are located in a free ride zone for public buses, streetcar service, and the MAX light rail line. For trips beyond the free ride zone, single passes or all-day passes cost less than $5, while three-day passes are available for $5–15. Fees subject to change without notice. The hotel can also arrange for taxi service.
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In business district
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In city center
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ROOMS
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This downtown hotel offers 287 guestrooms in a historic 14-story building. Rooms feature original artwork, brass lamps, and velvet throw pillows. All rooms have dual-line phones and dial-up and wireless Internet access (fee). Entertainment options include cable TV with premium channels, pay movies, and Nintendo video-game consoles. The hotel staff deliver weekday newspapers and provide nightly turndown service and twice-daily housekeeping.
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Window opens
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Wheelchair accessible
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Voice mail
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Video-game console
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Smoking rooms
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Air conditioning
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Bathrobes
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Cable/satellite TV
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Climate control
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Clock radio
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Coffee/tea maker
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Complimentary newspaper
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Desk
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Extra towels, linens, bedding
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Fax machine
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Hair dryer
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Housekeeping
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Hypo-allergenic bedding available
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Internet access - dial-up
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Iron/ironing board
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Minibar
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Multi-line phone
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Non-smoking rooms
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Pay movies
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Premium bedding
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DINING
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The London Grill - Located on the lower level of the hotel and open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this 50-year old restaurant is famous for its Northwest specialty dishes and an extensive wine list drawing from a cellar with more than 10,000 bottles. El Gaucho - This upscale, theatrical Argentinian steak and chop house has low lighting, dark wood, and an open kitchen. Open for dinner only, El Gaucho also has a cigar lounge and a bar with live music. Lobby Court Grill - The Lobby Court Grill offers buffet lunch and an evening bar with a light menu. Live regional jazz bands play here Wednesday through Saturday evenings.
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AMENITIES & SERVICES
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What to expect: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Benson is an opulent, old-style hotel built in 1912 and originally opened as an annex to the Oregon Hotel next door. The landmark property features an exterior fashioned of glazed terra cotta and brick, inspired by French Empire style. Guests include both business and leisure travelers who appreciate the historic decor and attentive staff. Amenity highlights: The main lobby and fireplace are framed by walls finished in rare (now extinct) Circassian walnut imported from the forests of Imperial Russia. Notable lobby features include a coffered ceiling, Austrian crystal chandeliers, and an Italian marble staircase. Guests are encouraged to linger over complimentary morning coffee and tea and afternoon tea and cookies. Northwest jazz bands provide entertainment Wednesday through Saturday evenings. Insider tip: Complimentary evening wine tasting sessions are held by candlelight in the wine cellar, which is located behind a "secret" wall panel in the hotel's London Grill restaurant. Candlelight dinners for two to 14 people can be arranged in the wine cellar as well.
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This downtown Portland hotel offers 16,000 square feet of meeting space, including boardrooms, ballrooms, and banquet rooms. A staffed business center on the 2nd floor is open weekdays. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel (fee). The hotel also has two restaurants and a fitness center. Complimentary coffee, tea, and newspapers are available in the lobby every morning, and complimentary tea and cookies are served by the fireplace every afternoon. Complimentary evening wine tasting is offered in the wine cellar.
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Tour assistance
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Turndown service
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Use of nearby fitness center
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Wake-up calls
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Wheelchair accessible
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Photocopy machines
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Porter/bellhop
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Restaurant(s) in hotel
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Rollaway beds
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Room service (24 hours)
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Safe-deposit box - front desk
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Security guard
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Shoe shine
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Parking (valet)
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Parking (surcharge)
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Number of rooms: 287
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Multilingual staff
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Maid service daily
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Limo or Town Car service available
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Internet access in public areas - surcharge
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Fitness equipment
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Fax machine
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Express check-in/check-out
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Dry cleaning service
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Doorman/doorwoman
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Currency exchange
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Cribs available
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Conference room(s)
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Concierge services
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Computer rental
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Complimentary newspapers in lobby
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Catering
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Business services
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Business center
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Breakfast available (surcharge)
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Bar/lounge
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Banquet facilities
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Audio-visual equipment
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Air-conditioned public areas
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24-hour front desk
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RECREATION
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In addition to use of the hotel's fitness room, guests receive complimentary passes to the Westside Athletic Club, one block from the hotel. Additional recreational activities are available at Washington Park, one mile from the hotel, and at other area parks. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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Aerobics
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Bicycle rentals
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Boating
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Dock
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Fishing
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Golf - driving range
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Golfing
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Hiking/biking trails
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Ice skating
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Racquetball/squash
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Rowing or canoeing
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POLICIES
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Extra person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
There are no room charges for children 17 and younger occupying the same room as their parents.
Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
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Check-in time is 3 PM
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Check-out time is 1 PM
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Pets accepted
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