Is the Benson Hotel closing?
Is the Benson Hotel closing? One of Portland's most storied hotels is closing its doors for the winter. The Benson Hotel in downtown Portland announced Tuesday that it will shut down through the rest of December and all of January, due to a severe drop in reservations caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Who owns the Benson? 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...