The Benson Hotel (4 star)

309 SW Broadway

Portland

Located in the heart of downtown Portland, this sophisticated AAA Four-Diamond property is approximately 12 miles from Portland International Airport. Built in 1912, this historic landmark building is perfectly situated near shops, galleries, theatres, museums, and local attractions. London Grill has been The Benson’s resident fine dining establishment for 50 years. Led by executive chef Xavier Bauser, this elegant restaurant is renowned for its tableside dining, specialty dishes, and extensive wine list of over 10,000 bottles. Hotel amenities include fresh fruit at check-in, wine tasting in the cellar, complimentary fresh coffee and newspapers in the lobby, afternoon tea and cookies in the Fireside lobby, valet parking, 24-hour room service, video and Express Check-out, business center, and health club. Each richly appointed guest room features new Tempur-Pedic memory foam mattress, his & her plush terry cloth bathrobes, mini-bars, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, oversized desks with a comfortable desk chair and wireless high-speed internet. Room amenities: A/C, free newspaper, refrigerator, iron, television (cable/satellite), non-smoking rooms, broadband internet access, fireplace, coffee maker, telephone (voicemail), mini-bar. Details: Fax (for guests), laundry/dry, cleaning service, business center, car rental, concierge services, administrative services, pets allowed, currency exchange, complimentary coffee, computer use available, photocopy service, common-area High Speed access, A-V equipment rental, room service, multi-lingual staff, restaurant in hotel, health club.