Ben's place was great for a conference I attended in Portland. It's about a 25-30 min walk to the convention center. On the way you can pick up coffee or breakfast. There's also no shortage of restaurants and breweries within a 15 min walk.
It's Portland and I don't own an umbrella. Ben had me covered. I enjoy making my own coffee in the morning and I was covered there as well. The quiet location and amenities made my stay very easy. Definitely recommend Ben's place.