The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton is a 287-room historic hotel 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.
The Benson Hotel complex: original 1913 building (center), 1959 annex building (to its left)
The Benson Hotel in the 1920s
Simon Benson was a Norwegian-born American businessman and philanthropist who was active in the city of Portland, Oregon.
Simon Benson
One of many "Benson Bubblers" in downtown Portland
Forestry Building at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, Portland