The Benson Portland Curio Collection by Hilton

Elegantly furnished rooms decorated with fine art work. All the rooms feature new TempurPedic memory foam beds, wireless high speed Internet is available in all the guestrooms and select rooms are hard wired for high speed Internet. The Palm Court, is a classic lobby restaurant and lounge, open for lunch and dinner and features the best musicians inthe city, live on Tuesday to Saturday nights. The award winning London Grill offers Northwestern cuisine. El Gaucho is a nostalgic dining event that takes you back to a special time. Experience the mouth-watering menu of this Argentinean inspired steakhouse, located directly next to The Benson Hotel. This is a Historic hotel, built in 1912 by local lumber baron Simon Benson. Glazed terra cotta and brick exterior, arched lobby windows and French mansard roof with dormers. The lobby is adorned with Circassian walnut paneling and pillars from imperial Russia, Austrian crystal chandeliers and Italian marble staircase. Complimentary cookies,tea each afternoon by the fireplace. Live jazz Tuesday to Saturday. The venerable Benson Hotel, currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a Portland landmark, and a timeless tribute to its founder and designer. Carefully nurtured for eight decades, the stately hotel retains the opulence for which it is world-famous. A.E. Doyle's architectural talent reflective of a golden era combined with Simon Benson's tenacity, business savvy and impeccable taste, live on as the foundation of The Benson Hotel, an American classic. Some things never go out of style. (0408/KC)