Benson Hotel
The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton is a 287-room historic hotel building 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.
Benson Hotel | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
Portland Historic Landmark | |
The Benson Hotel complex: the original building (center) was built in 1912. The additional annex building (to its left) was built in 1959 | |
Location within downtown Portland | |
| Location | 309 SW Broadway Portland, Oregon |
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| Coordinates | 45°31′19″N 122°40′43″W |
| Built | 1912 |
| Architect | Doyle, Patterson & Beach |
| Architectural style | Second Empire Style |
| NRHP reference No. | 86003175 |
| Added to NRHP | November 20, 1986 |
The lobby features a piano bar.
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