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Holiday Inn Portland - Columbia Riverfront vs The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton

Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Benson Hotel ranks significantly better than Red Lion Hotel on the River. Benson Hotel scores 89 with positive reviews from 13 reviews such as Fodor's, DK Eyewitness and Rough Guide.

Holiday Inn Portland - Columbia Riverfront
Holiday Inn Portland - Columbia Riverfront
7 / 10
909 N. Hayden Island Drive, Portland, OR 97217
From $84 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Star Service Star Service
"Built as a Red Lion Hotel in the late 1970s, this hotel became a Hilton and then a Doubletree, and later returned—renewed and re-invigorated—as the Red Lion on the River." Full review
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The hotel's shuttle whisks guests, by request and at no cost, to that shopping, as well as to the Light Rail stop—and to and from the airport.
Fodor's Fodor's
"The beige and red rooms in this four-story hotel on the Columbia River have balconies and excellent views of the river and Vancouver, Washington." Full review
The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
9 / 10
309 Southwest Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
From $113 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Benson is a landmark hotel with the classic elegance and grandeur of a historic property." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This 14-story hotel with brick siding dates to 1913 in downtown Portland, featuring premium century-old elements like Italian marble, Austrian crystal chandeliers, and Russian walnut." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Built in 1912 by noted lumber baron and philanthropist Simon Benson, this stately hotel is filled with marble and polished Russian walnut details."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The spot for visiting dignitaries and celebs, this classy hotel has a superb walnut-panelled 1912 lobby, and a wide range of rooms, suites and penthouses with modern appointments."
Star Service Star Service
"This is a funkier version of Raffles but without the palm trees, a little more rain, and less attention to detail. " Full review
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