Benson Hotel hauntings

The Benson Hotel, opened in 1913 by businessman Simon Benson, is frequently cited in Portland ghost lore with anecdotal reports of sightings, unexplained noises, and tales of a presence attributed to the hotel's original owner. Local newspapers, guidebooks, and ghost tour operators have documented these stories as part of Portland's folklore. These accounts are anecdotal and presented as local legend rather than verified paranormal evidence.