The Benson, a Coast Hotel
309 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97205
1.888.614.1750
Portland: Downtown Portland / South Waterfront

Some important information about your hotel.
- This is a 100% non-smoking property.
Hotel Description | Hotel Amenities | Dining Options
Hotel Description
287 rooms, 14 floors
Providing legendary service since 1913, this historic hotel offers European elegance and charm with modern conveniences. Located in the heart of downtown Portland and 11 miles from Portland International Airport, this landmark building is perfectly situated near restaurants, tax-free shopping, the Pearl District, exciting nightlife, performing arts, museums, and local attractions. Hotel amenities include complimentary fresh coffee and newspapers in the lobby, valet parking, 24-hour room service, 24-hour business center, and fitness room. This is a 100% non-smoking property.
Each richly appointed deluxe guest room features Tempur-Pedic memory foam mattress, his & her plush bathrobes, mini-bars, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, in-room safe, coffee maker with Starbucks® coffee, oversized desks with a comfortable desk chair and complimentary wireless high-speed internet.
The Benson, a Coast Hotel, features two of the most beautiful ballrooms in Portland for weddings, conferences, receptions and ceremonies as well as beautiful meeting rooms, banquet facilities and three unique private dining rooms all with full service catering.
Experience all Portland has to offer in one of the most luxurious hotels in downtown Portland offering premium quality and service at exceptional value!
Hotel Amenities
(Additional fees may apply to some amenities)
- Non-Smoking
- Restaurant
- Internet Access
- Pets Welcome
- Room Service
- Fitness Facility
- Dry Cleaning/Laundry
- Meeting Rooms
- Interior Corridors
- Wheelchair Accessible
Dining Options
The Palm Court
Located in the gorgeous lobby of The Benson, the Palm Court is the hotel’s classic lobby restaurant and lounge open daily for breakfast buffet (6:30am - 11:30am Monday - Friday; 6:30am - 12noon Saturday and Sunday), lunch and dinner menu service from 11:30am until closing. Join us for twice-nightly happy hour (4:00pm - 6:00pm and 9:00pm until closing) with special menu pricing and an impressive collection of wine, beer and spirits from around the world. The rich wood trim glistens from the flood of natural daylight that flows through the leaded, bevelled glazed window treatments, adding a cozy setting to comfortable seating areas. The ambiance is second to none for comfort and atmosphere, offering a warm environment for drinks, food and conversation with some of the friendliest and most experienced servers in Portland. Enjoy live weekend entertainment.
24 Hour Room Service
Whether you arrive late or greet the day early, Room Service is available 24 hours a day*. Enjoy a wide selection of freshly prepared menu items for your satisfaction and convenience.
*Limited overnight menu.
El Gaucho
El Gaucho is a nostalgic dining event that takes you back to a special time. Experience the mouth-watering menu of this Argentinean inspired steakhouse, located directly adjacent to The Benson Hotel. Table-side preparations like Chateaubriand and Bananas Foster are paired with extensive world class wine lists. The restaurant also features an intimate lounge, a dramatic cigar lounge, beautiful private dining rooms, happy hour and live music nightly.


