# The Benson Hotel

## Property summary
- type: hotel
- location: Portland, OR
- summary: The iconic Benson Hotel is the city's only luxury hotel that blends the charm and civility of the old world with the elegance of contemporary European design and mindful service.
- site: https://bensonhotel.com/
- geocast profile: https://places.geocast.ai/bensonhotel-com
- verified facts: 53

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## Primary action
- Book direct (direct_booking): https://bensonhotel.com/?utm_source=geocast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=verified-memory&utm_content=direct_booking

## High-confidence facts
- official site url: https://bensonhotel.com/
- reservations phone: 503.228.2000
- property name: The Benson Hotel
- property type: hotel
- main phone: 503.228.2000
- chain affiliation: Curio Collection by Hilton
- room service available property wide: Yes
- bars total count: 1
- alcohol served property wide: Yes
- signature food items: 28-Day Dry-Aged Certified Angus Beef Brand Prime steak
- one line description: The iconic Benson Hotel is the city's only luxury hotel that blends the charm and civility of the old world with the elegance of contemporary European design and mindful service.
- in room coffee default: Yes
- brand affiliation: Soft Brand
- mobility features: roll-in shower, handrails, lowered closet rods, lowered peepholes
- mobility features: roll-in shower with handrails, hand-held showerhead, lowered closet rods and peepholes
- hearing features: closed captioning
- property subtype: luxury hotel
- operating status: open
- largest capacity reception: 220
- event venues: {'name': 'Crystal Ballroom', 'capacity_banquet': 100, 'capacity_ceremony': 200}, {'name': 'Mayfair Ballroom', 'square_feet': 5800, 'capacity_reception': 220}
- best for segments: weddings, business_meetings, luxury_retreats, historic_hotels
- stories capability categories: historic_architecture, art_and_design, culinary_experiences, local_connections
- story seed candidates: Simon Benson - legendary innovator and philanthropist who built the hotel in 1912, Circassian walnut collection - the largest within one building, Austrian crystal chandeliers, Italian marble floors, 2023 multi-million dollar renovation, B&B Italia furniture collection, Palm Court Restaurant & Bar
- breakout rooms count: 12
- year opened: 1,912
- year renovated last: 2,023
- history summary: Built by legendary innovator and philanthropist Simon Benson in 1912, the hotel features original Italian marble floors, Austrian crystal chandeliers, and the largest collection of Circassian walnut within one building.
- guided experiences: The Historic Stairwell
- on property activities: The Historic Stairwell self-guided tour
- social facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBensonPortland
- ratings external: {'platform': 'google_business', 'rating_value': 4.5, 'rating_max': 5.0, 'review_count': 2116, 'source_url': 'https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ57TiBwQKlVQRg7zsX28-9_A', 'fetched_at': '2026-05-31T23:36:59.378985Z'}, {'platform': 'yelp', 'rating_value': 4.0, 'rating_max': 5.0, 'review_count': 99, 'source_url': 'https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-benson-portland-curio-collection-by-hilton-portland?adjust_creative=K_vXjutZ0A66dkRkdBQDzA&utm_campaign=yelp_api_v3&utm_medium=api_v3_business_search&utm_source=K_vXjutZ0A66dkRkdBQDzA', 'fetched_at': '2026-05-31T23:37:01.065277Z'}, {'platform': 'tripadvisor', 'rating_value': 4.5, 'rating_max': 5.0, 'review_count': 4286, 'source_url': 'https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g52024-d115541-Reviews-The_Benson_Portland_Curio_Collection_By_Hilton-Portland_Oregon.html?m=66827', 'fetched_at': '2026-05-31T23:37:02.268867Z'}
- nearby attractions: family and pet-friendly parks, the best eats, drinks, and boutiques

## Needs operator review
- mobility features [pending]
- hearing features [pending]
- accessibility statement url [pending_verification]
- dogs per reservation max [onboarding_pending]

## Fees and policies
- optional fees list: Cot: $15 per stay
- mandatory fees list: pet fee: $50 per stay
- pet policy dogs allowed: Yes
- pet fee amount: 50
- pet fee unit: per stay

## Location
- street address: 309 SW Broadway
- city: Portland
- region: OR
- postal code: 97205
- nearest airport name: Portland International Airport
- nearby places: Everything was within walking distance.
- latitude: 45.5216
- longitude: -122.679
- nearest airport drive minutes: 21

## Amenities
- fitness facility present: Yes

## Source URLs
- https://bensonhotel.com/
- https://bensonhotel.com/contact
- https://bensonhotel.com/dining
- https://bensonhotel.com/portland-hotel-rooms/accessible-one-king-studio-suite
- https://bensonhotel.com/portland-hotel-rooms/accessible-penthouse-king-suite
- https://bensonhotel.com/portland-hotel/history-of-the-benson-hotel
- https://bensonhotel.com/portland-hotel/portland-pet-friendly-hotel
- https://bensonhotel.com/portland-weddings/wedding-venues
- https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/place/textsearch?query=bensonhotel.com

## Last verified
- last scanned: 2026-06-01T04:57:53.873936Z
- categories met: 12
- scan age (days): 18

## Claim status
- status: unclaimed (auto-generated, not yet property-approved)
- canonical: https://bensonhotel.com/ (operator site)
- claim this profile: https://geocast.ai/grade/?url=bensonhotel.com&source=places-claim&placement=llms_claim&utm_source=places&utm_medium=claim&utm_campaign=claim-profile&utm_content=llms_claim

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