One of the most magnificent dining rooms in Portland is closing at the end of the year. The service is always 5 stars, but this old haunt got lost in the mist of the trendy new places that have opened. Sad for the staff, customers and visitors staying at the hotel.
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November 25, 2011
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I'm at a loss for words.....
Posted by: lisgif | November 25, 2011 at 05:26 PM
This is beyond tragic.
Posted by: SJW | November 25, 2011 at 05:48 PM
Originally called the Oak Room it was transformed into "The London Grill" opening on December 21, 1955.
Posted by: Craig Addams | November 25, 2011 at 07:18 PM
I'm worried for the hotel above for every one of your reasons about the basement. I've stayed at every hotel on Broadway over the years and the Benson is becoming frayed. No refresh in 10-15 years? Geez.
Maybe after Westin left that was the beginning of indifference?
Posted by: Jim Felt | November 25, 2011 at 11:15 PM
Great shame looked like a lovely place to stay.
Posted by: Tree surgeons London | November 26, 2011 at 05:59 AM