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Benson Hotel
May 17, 2009 by Peter from Sacramento,CA

Overall Rating: 8

• Excellent downtown location and sumptuous lobby/bar.
• Parking, internet access, and king/2 bed were unanticipated upgrades.

“Attractive, old world decor with comfortable lobby and off-lobby bar. Staff was quietly friendly and helpful. Valet parking is available with in-and-out privileges. A public parking garage is available next door and has a connecting passageway to the hotel.”

Benson Hotel
May 14, 2009 by Tamara from Ashland,OR

Overall Rating: 10

• The check in staff automatically recommended and offered an upgrade to a great room.
• Front door staff clueless and disinterested. Never opened a door or helped us with bags once in two days.

“Very friendly check in staff. Lovely, clean, 4 star room. Definitely happy to have upgraded for 15.00 more per day. Beautiful establishment. Shuttle right out front to Airport every half an hour.”

Benson Hotel
Apr 27, 2009 by Patty from Redlands,CA

Overall Rating: 8

• Convenient location, and excellent staff.
• Very tiny room and bathroom.

“Fancy rooms, excellent staff, very tiny bathroom, and you can hear all of neighbors coming and goings and conversations. Parking is expensive.”

Coming Attractions Theatres, Inc.
Apr 25, 2009 by Thomas from Phoenix, OR

Overall Rating: 8

• Great ADA accessibility! Staff was kind & helpful.
• Nothing bad to say.

“Wheelchair users are seated at the back instead of up front like Medford's Tinseltown. Not only that, admission is free for wheelchair users. Way to go, coming attractions theaters! Staff was kind & helpful with using the ADA lift.”

Benson Hotel
Apr 23, 2009 by Mari from Sacramento,CA

Overall Rating: 6

• Speakers in restaurant were old, had distortion.

“TV was relatively small, bath was not hot enough, could not close drapes. Lobby was dark; had fireplace.”

Benson Hotel
Apr 22, 2009 by Jennifer from Washington,DC

Overall Rating: 4

• Lobby is very attractive.

“I suppose it was okay. The lobby is beautiful, however the corridors upstairs are outdated and dreary. We asked four rooms, each for one night, were given dreary interior rooms that were not updated in many years.”

Benson Hotel
Apr 20, 2009 by Craig from Austin,TX

Overall Rating: 10

• Beautiful space great location friendly people.
• My room was a bit small and the view was of A/C units on a roof.

“Very classy, great location and
friendly professional staff. I will definitely go back to Portland and I will definitely stay at the Benson again.”

Benson Hotel
Apr 19, 2009 by Kathy from Hermiston,OR

Overall Rating: 8

• It was pretty and clean.
• It was old.

“Nice place to stay, parking garage across the street if you don't want to valet park.”

Benson Hotel
Apr 17, 2009 by Douglas from Medford,OR

Overall Rating: 9

• Beautiful lobby and excellent beds.
• Our room was next to service elevator.

“Historic ambiance and very helpful personnel. Very ornate and tasteful lobby for lounging. Individual room was small but all the amenities were available, including comfortable chairs and plenty of light from the window. Two upscale restaurants in the hotel and public parking across the street connected by a safe well lighted tunnel under the street.”

Benson Hotel
Apr 15, 2009 by Sean from Hoquiam,WA

Overall Rating: 5

• It has a lovely lobby and clean rooms.
• The tempurpedic beds were rock hard!

“It's a venerable landmark in the heart of downtown, but it does not live up to its reputation. The staff was not particularly friendly. The rooms were pleasant but small. The TV set was small and ancient. Parking costs $29 a night unless you're smart enough to ask the attendant about the regular rate for non-guests, which is only $20!”

Benson Hotel
Apr 15, 2009 by Charlotte from Brooklyn,NY

Overall Rating: 8

• Clean and friendly. The service at the front desk was very helpful.

“Conveniently located in downtown Portland. Friendly service. Clean rooms.
”

Benson Hotel
Apr 11, 2009 by Hank and Charlotte from Medford,OR

Overall Rating: 8

• Great location, staff, and location.
• Parking, bathroom was a little old.

“This is a well situated 3.5 star hotel that reveals the opulence once expected of good hotels. I remember staying there years ago and referring to the Benson as a mini Palmer House.”

Benson Hotel
Apr 10, 2009 by Tim from Medford,OR

Overall Rating: 6

• Beautifully designed and decorated.
• Staff less than friendly never acknowledged.

“Staff basically ignored us. At check-in, employee was rude. Only had one bellboy approach us the whole time regarding bags, etc. They charged for so many extras that we began wondering if they were going to add a fee for using the toilet in our room. Automatically charged $20 for second bed. No pool/spa. No Continental breakfast. Only one computer in business office that charged some $20/hour for internet access. I wish I could get the River place every time I name my own price in Portland because they were awesome there.”

Argyle Winery
Apr 8, 2009 by Peter from Portland, Oregon

Overall Rating: 10

• Fantastic wine, affordable tastings, friendly staff, easy location.
• Parking may be tight, and higher price.

“I've driven by Argyle winery dozens of times, but finally made a point to stop for a wine tasting. I was pretty impressed. I tried the 'Red White and Brut' group - five wines for $10 - and the Spirit house pinot for about $3. I thought the Chardonnay and Brut were very good, even though I prefer reds. The Spirit house pinot noir was probably one of the best glasses of wine I've ever had, no exaggeration. I only wish I had a big juicy steak at the same time. The place is really modern and hip inside. friendly, too.”

Oaks Amusement Park
Apr 7, 2009 by rebecca from tigard

Overall Rating: 8

• Carnival rides, roller rink, train for kids.
• If not familiar with area, roads are interesting to navigate on.

“Lovely spot by the river, area to picnic, the rides are perfect for a summer day, although this place can become packed very quickly. We love to come during the special Tuesdays where its for kids under 5. We plan to check out the roller rink there this week. The only difficulty is getting in and out of this area, the roads are old and slightly awkward to get back on I-5.”

Benson Hotel
Apr 1, 2009 by Paul from Eugene,OR

Overall Rating: 8

• The lobby and lounge are beautiful and the location is great.
• The view from our room was terrible.

“The hotel itself is beautiful and has every amenity. The location is great. The only problem was that many of the rooms have a terrible view.”

Benson Hotel
Apr 1, 2009 by from San Francisco,CA

Overall Rating: 5

• Clean and good location.
• Staff not friendly.

“I went to this hotel with 7 more! Bellboy don't care when we ask about parking and never help us move baggage. We have to do everything ourself.”

Benson Hotel
Mar 31, 2009 by MiYong from The Dalles,OR

Overall Rating: 8

• This hotel is very historic and beautiful. The service was very good.
• The room was pretty dated and very small. It needs freshing up.

“My experience was wonderful. The service was great and the restaurant was amazing. I was a bit surprised at the room. It could use updating, and it was a bit small. I did feel the room was clean.”

Benson Hotel
Mar 29, 2009 by Dennis from Kansas City,KS

Overall Rating: 6

• Lobby and Bar were excellent.
• Rooms were old. Including, carpet, TV, shower etc.

“More work needs to be done in the rooms.”

Benson Hotel
Mar 28, 2009 by Sue from Lebanon,OR

Overall Rating: 9

• Elegant lobby and fixtures.
• There was no counter space in the bathroom. Certain areas of our room were not clean.

“This is an older hotel from the grand age of hotels. The lobby and other areas of the hotel are absolutely beautiful. Because it is an older hotel, the room and especially the bathroom are a little on the small size. However, it was not musty smelling inside in spite of being older. It is not located in the best area, anymore, but we felt safe on the street.”

Benson Hotel
Mar 14, 2009 by Todd from Fairbanks,AK

Overall Rating: 9

• Perfect location.
• No free anything - parking, WiFi, phone calls, breakfast - nothing.

“Very nice hotel. Room was fairly small, but very clean and nice. Staff was friendly. Beautiful lobby with bar downstairs. Also two restaurants.”

Benson Hotel
Mar 5, 2009 by Maria from Seattle,WA

Overall Rating: 5

• Location.
• The room was crazy small. Insanely small. Embarrassingly small.

“Great location. Nice staff.”

Benson Hotel
Feb 17, 2009 by Jane from Eugene,OR

Overall Rating: 9

• Grand style, tempurpedic beds.
• Parking fee of
  $29! Lack of Saturday early morning breakfast options nearby.

“For those who appreciate old world style, the Benson is class. Back to the gilded age with capable, likable staff. Loved the lobby. Breakfast at the hotel was reasonable for a 4 star. Room well appointed. Tempurpedic beds were nice.”

Benson Hotel
Feb 5, 2009 by Diana from The Dalles,OR

Overall Rating: 7

• Old world and very convenient to city center.
• Not as modern as newer hotels.

“The room was fine, staff was friendly and willing to help. Car park charge was pretty expensive.”

Liberty Lanes
Jan 16, 2009 by Sydney from Portland

Overall Rating: 10

• The workers and owners were truly nice and relaxed people that one doesn't run into very often anymore!
• Bowling is much harder than it looks!

“We were recently in Cottage Grove for a family get together and decided to take the whole family to Liberty Lanes to go bowling. We had one of the best times in years! It turned out that the establishment was recently taken over by a new family of Cottage Grove and they have done a wonderful job in turning the place around. I couldn't believe the hospitality they gave to us, especially with 8 screaming and rambunctious kids! Anyone around Cottage Grove that is looking to have some good quality family fun should definitely make some time to stop in to this one of a kind bowling ally. They have miniature golf too! Although my husband beat me at bowling, I whooped him in golf badly! He's a golfer too!”

Salem Bible College
Nov 3, 2008 by Jaimie from Tigard OR

Overall Rating: 10

• Their goal is to provide excellent education without sending you in debt. Also, they provide ministry and travel opportunities regularly!
• When you leave, you'll want more!

“Salem Bible College is the place to go if you are called to full time ministry! Go check it out!”

Orchard Lanes Bowling Center
Oct 27, 2008 by Danielle from Hood River

Overall Rating: 7

• New tenoagy.
• Not to cheap food.

“This Bowling Center is for the whole family. You can have parties there; there are lots of other games to play when not bowling. There are experienced workers and they are excellent helpers. Not to mention that there is food and drink available.”

Moonlight Theater
Sep 27, 2008 by Jill from McMinnville

Overall Rating: 10

• Great atmosphere.
• Theater isn't air conditioned.

“Great place for a first casual date to get to know someone in a non threatening environment. Enjoy the pizza, talk then take in a movie.”

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Sep 19, 2008 by Angel from Tigard, OR

Overall Rating: 10

• The theater itself.
• Parking.

“Most beautiful theater I have ever seen! My husband and I went to see Ron White a couple of years ago, and will be going again for the Robin Williams show on December 4, 2008. Will probably go again.”

Cascade Locks Koa Campground
Aug 23, 2008 by Jared from Tigard

Overall Rating: 1

• You can see a train go right by your RV or tent.
• Train goes by every hour honking right before campsite and right after shaking the ground.

“I'm sorry but this site is awful. The train goes by every hour not 20 yards from sites. It shakes the ground and honks it's horn twice as it passes. Almost went home at 12 am to escape. No redeeming qualities and expensive.”

King Estate
Aug 14, 2008 by Lou Ann from Grants Pass

Overall Rating: 8

• The setting, the buildings, the food, the wine, the atmosphere.
• Just wish we could have stayed a few days.

“Beautiful grounds, good wine tasting experience, good food at reasonable price, and feels like you're in Italy. Just wish there were lodging accommodations available - would stay if possible. Nice job!”

Valley Lanes
Apr 7, 2008 by TREAL from Portland

Overall Rating: 9

• Nice clean place, nice staff.
• Should be open later than Midnight.

“Great place! Sometimes the lanes freeze up, but that happens everywhere. Staff is always friendly and helpful, food is good.”

Wildwood Trail
Mar 20, 2008 by blake

Overall Rating: 8

• Liked how it intertwines the winter gardens and Hoyt Arboretum.
• Back tracked, needs better markings at a couple of trail crossings.

“I very much enjoyed the trail, and loved how it winds through the different many types of gardens that Portland has. I would have ranked the trail higher, but as the previous post said parts of the trail werent marked very well and caused me to backtrack. Other than that its a very beautiful hike with intermediate slopes and hills, moss covered trees, with a nice cool breeze, not to mention the occasional flowing stream bringing peacefulness to the area.”

Willows Museum/ Hanley Farm
Dec 15, 2007 by John and Mary

Overall Rating: 10

• The friendly family atmosphere!
• Nothing!

“Hanley farm is a great place to go with your whole family. The volunteers are very friendly and welcoming. When you visit, be sure to take the house tours. The historical society will share information about the house that your family will find fascinating. Booths, wagon rides, craft making, delicious food, house tours, and historical information (and more!) Will add even a lot to your trip to Oregon. Great for families with young or teen children, grandparents, and the all out information lovers!”

Downtown Deli and Greek Cusina
Nov 16, 2007 by Mary from Portland

Overall Rating: 2

• Good bread on their deli sandwiches.
• Get better portions of meat at on your sandwich at subway.

“Should have known not to eat there when during the lunch rush hour there was nobody in front or back of me in line.”

Coming Attractions Theatres, Inc.
Aug 25, 2007 by Joe from Ashland, OR

Overall Rating: 1

• Nothing positive.
• Just about everything.

“This theater, not only is the sound quality terrible, the picture is blurry and the popcorn is bad. If you want to go to a good theater, go to Tinsel Town in Medford.”

Evergreen Aviation Museum & Captain Michael King Smith Educational Institute
Jul 12, 2007 by Pat from Madras

Overall Rating: 8

• Great collection and very well restored/maintained.
• The display floor is overcrowded and the best planes are obscured.

“The Air Museum is a marvel, but there are two major problems with the displays. We have seen some of these aircraft previously. For example, the Spruce Goose was far better displayed in the Long Beach Dome, sharing its space with an exhibit car. In its current setting, it looks like a Winnebago in a used car lot. A host of other aircraft and vehicles are jammed beneath and beside it. You cannot get any vision of the scale or magnificence of the plane without going to the second floor of the gift shop, and even there, the view is not really sufficient. You lose an appreciation of the magnitude of this accomplishment. The SR-71 Blackbird is also poorly displayed. The sculptural lines of this beautiful aircraft are disrupted by the open engine cowling and the open crew hatches. This bird should be parked in its own space, as was done for some of the war birds, so that one can appreciate its beauty and elegance. I photographed this plane on the ramp at Nasa Ames, and saw what it looked like in a proper setting. There is also a start cart and an early drone, just like the display at Plant 42 in Palmdale. Put this plane back together and showcase it properly. When the new space museum opens up, there will be some additional space. The space exhibits will move across the parking lot. Perhaps then we can get a better view of the Blackbird.”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Wildwood Trail
Jun 3, 2007 by Joe from Vancouver, BC

Overall Rating: 10

• Absolutely beautiful, lush environment.
• Not enough signs.

“If you like nature walks, then you will love this trail. It is 5 minutes by train from downtown. I headed from the zoo to the Japanese gardens. The whole walk took approximately a 1/2 hour. It was a bit difficult at first to get on the right path to the Japanese gardens. I did not have a trail book with me, and there were a number of forks in the path without signs. However, I asked one of the many joggers / dog walkers on the path for help and was soon going in the right direction. After 10 minutes, I was in a dewy paradise. I do not know whether it is technically a rain forest, but I couldn't tell the difference. It was the highlight of my trip to Portland.”

Rock Bowling & Fun Center
May 29, 2007 by Reera from Portland, OR

Overall Rating: 10

• Friendly staff in a clean establishment with a variety of activities for all ages.
• I can not think of one.

“This is a clean, attractive, non-smoking establishment with a very family-oriented feel. Management was considerate and professional and the staff was friendly and helpful. There were many different activities, including bowling, pool, go-carts, batting cages, miniature golf, and a full restaurant. It was a pleasure to spend an evening there with my children and extended family!”

Western Oregon University
Nov 3, 2006 by Paola from Beaverton, Oregon

Overall Rating: 7

• Safety.
• Nightlife.

“Pretty small community not at all city life, boring nightlife, good thing Salem is about half hours drive.”

Council Crest Park
Aug 14, 2006 by Rod White from Portland/Beulah CO

Overall Rating: 10

• The 40 mile loop forested foot-trail that is unique to Portland winds through Council Crest. Hop on and away you go ...
• Ahh, too many views??? Hard pressed to find a negative.

“I lived in the Portland Heights area for over a year - just below Council Crest. I often walked up to the top before going to work and/or after coming back home. It's a super fine area with fantastic views of St. Helens, Adams, Mt. Hood, the Coastal Range to the west and on a real clear day, one can see Mt. Rainer peeking around the edge of Mt. St. Helens. And yes, if its cloudy, you cant see much but the energy is there, none the less. For the unrban view, one gets a birds eye view of some of Portlands downtown city lights at night - there are no lights on the top within the park - this helps maintain clarity for night sights beyond. I've spent many a solitary moment up there with no one around. Security has never been a problem, although, always be prepared for the unexpected no matter where you are. The view of the Columbia as it rolls towards the Pacific is easily recognized. The confluance area of the Columbia and the Willamette River moving through Portland is also easily recognizable. BIG view, great area!”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Evergreen Aviation Museum & Captain Michael King Smith Educational Institute
Jul 3, 2006 by Mike from Woodburn

Overall Rating: 9

• Unique, interesting and educational museum for all things that FLY!
• A little off the beaten path.

“When I heard about this place I debated whether to bother with this "museum" thinking it might be a small town tourist trap type of deal (like the worlds largest ball of twine) plus, it was a bit out of the way for one little old airplane museum. Well, we went anyway and I have one word to describe it. AWESOME! I could not BELIEVE how much I and my family enjoyed this place! Every airplane model I had built as a kid was there. From All of the WWII fighters showcased on the History channel, to the legendary SR-71 Blackbird spy plane. For everything related to aviation, this place is LOADED! I thought I would be dragging around a bored wife, but to my surprise SHE was dragging ME around just as excited as the kids! (she even cried a few times reading the stories of "Gallant enemy" fighters and aviation heroes). The kids gained a new respect (and interest) for aviation and still talk about our visit to the museum many months later. Sometimes while walking around you forget you are under the wings of the Herculean main attraction the "Spruce Goose". I found myself looking up every few minutes and simply muttering "wow" as I stared in disbelief at the sheer size of the bird. All through the place I got little surprises that just blew me away! A titan 2 ICBM missile just laying there off to the side, then off to the corner a lunar module replica with an authentic TOUCHABLE Russian space capsule that really went to space! Add to this the awesome gift shop, the wine tasting, the nice cafe, and the planes the kids (and I) got to touch, climb into, and take pictures around (I got some great pictures of me pretending to be sucked into a jet intake HA)! We were all VERY happy we discovered this secret treasure of a place and are now very big fans. We HIGHLY recommend it to everyone and anyone looking for an interesting, educational, MEMORABLE few hours. We consider it a "CAN'T MISS" stop if you're anywhere near McMinnville Oregon. It is WELL WORTH THE TRIP! The LaVoie Family.”

5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Council Crest Park
Jun 3, 2006 by dan from des moines, Ia

Overall Rating: 10

• The view on a clear day.
• The winding roads to get there.

“On clear day you can Mt Rainer, Mt Adams, Mt St Hellens, Mt Hood and Mt Jefferson. It is truly a great place to view all of Portland. Don't miss it when you are in Portland. ”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Haystack Rock
Sep 26, 2005 by murphy from dayton ohio

Overall Rating: 6

• Breathtaking scenery, friendly locals, great food and brew pubs.
• Cool rainy weather, a bit pricey.

“Located in Cannon Beach Oregon, around 100 miles from Portland. Many formations like this along the coast, with Haystack being one of the larger. Frequent fog and rain often obscure the rocks from view. July and August are best bets for seeing the best the coast has to offer. Even then, weather can be cool and windy. ”

Sunset Lanes
May 4, 2005 by Curtis D . from Tigard

Overall Rating: 10

• State of the art lanes and friendly staff

“A combination of state of the art lanes along with a great staff makes for a wonderful experience at the nicest bowling center in Oregon.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Tigard Bowl Inc
Apr 12, 2005 by Amanda P . from Portland

Overall Rating: 10

“It's the best place in the world”

1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Grotto (The)
Mar 3, 2005 by Shannon G . from Litchfield

Overall Rating: 10

• Peaceful, calm and quiet
• none

“By far one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. It was a pleasure to walk the grounds with someone I loved. The dampness was not even a mood breaker. It was stunning, and the altar and mountain side carving were just breath taking. Anyone regardless of what religion should make this a stop. It's free and worth the time.Thanks”