The Benson Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton welcomes you to the heart of downtown Portland with historic charm, impeccable service and unique amenities. The Benson is now a part of the Hilton brand family and part of the Hilton Honors loyalty program. Guests including Presidents and heads of state have visited this iconic hotel which is a City of Portland Historical Landmark for over 100 years. The elegant historic hotel lobby features the Palm Court and Palm Terrace with crystal chandeliers, walnut wood, and Italian marble floors. Many of the rooms and suites offer sweeping city views and luxurious details. The Historic Stairwell within the Hotel celebrates Portland’s rich history through over 160 photos and stories, displayed within a 12-story mini-museum. Dining: Savor steaks and ci**rs at El Gaucho, Northwest’s iconic steakhouse on the ground floor. El Gaucho is open Tuesday-Thursday 4:30-10pm and Friday-Saturday 4:30-11pm. Meetings and Events: All meeting spaces at the Benson have been recently renovated. Meetings and special occasions flourish in our one-of-a-kind venues, which include expansive ballrooms, flexible conference space, a board room, and even a private w**e cellar. The Crystal Ballroom features 2128 sq. feet with 18’10 ceilings. Replete with gold leafing and crystal chandeliers, is where heads of state and international companies have held social functions. It is the most elegant ballroom in Portland and is popular for weddings, micro weddings, and other social and corporate events. The Mayfair Ballroom is 5,800 sq. feet and features a stage area and provides the perfect setting for both theater-style presentations as well as formal banquets. The London Grill is a perfect, intimate space for wedding receptions, cocktail parties, and elegant dinners. Location:
The Benson is located near Pioneer Square and in the central business district of Portland, Oregon. It is close to numerous PDX destinations including the Oregon Convention Center, the Moda Center (home of the Trailblazers NBA basketball team) Providence Park (home of the Timbers and Thorns soccer teams) the Portland Art Museum, the Portland Centers for the Arts. Many guests enjoy dining in the trendy Pearl District and visiting the Portland Japanese Garden and the International Rose Test Garden. The Benson Hotel is an ideal location from which to launch day trips to the mountains (Mount Hood, Mount Rainier, and Mount St Helens), numerous w**eries in the Willamette Valley w**e country, and the beaches of the Oregon Coast. The Benson features over 13,000 sq. Ft of meeting and function space. The Palm Court is the signature restaurant and bar in the lobby of the hotel. Culinary services provided by El Gaucho. The Palm Court serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and features live Jazz music on Friday and Saturday nights.