The historic and spectacular Davenport Hotel in Spokane, Washington
Opened in September of 1914 and standing proud today, The Davenport Hotel in Spokane, Washington is without a doubt one of the true hotel gems of the west. I mean a walk around the lobby alone is worth a visit to this marvelous property. I was fortunate enough to spend a few days here over the summer and have to admit that I was blown away at the grandeur that this hotel exudes.
I rolled into The Davenport Hotel with my rental car and pulled into their wrap around driveway. The valet service was $24 per night (plus tips to the valets), which I felt was a little high for a hotel in a small town. But no matter what city you visit, when you stay in a 4-star property, expect to pay 4-star prices. In any event, the valets were always super friendly and always quick to retrieve my car.
Upon entering the aforementioned lobby, you instantly get why Conde Nast Traveler named The Davenport Hotel both a “Gold List” property and one of the “Most Excellent Hotels” in 2008. Just a remarkable sight to see upon checking in.
Ooh-la-la! Talk about a great place to hang out when you do not want to sit in your room. The lobby at The Davenport Hotel is truly one of a kind.
After gawking at all of the marble, comfy couches & chairs, and the collection of art work, it was time to head upstairs and check out my suite. Upon walking into the elevator, I realized that The Davenport Hotel was one of those lodges that required your key card in order for it to work. It will surely keep away those pesky non key card holding people. But seriously it is a nice security feature.
Living room area of my suite at The Davenport Hotel
I was placed on the 4th floor and just a short walk from the elevator. One of the best and worst moments any person has when staying at a hotel is that few seconds you have between sliding in your key card and opening that hotel door. What will be on the other side? Will I love it? Will I hate it?
Okay I loved it this time. Wow! Nice size space that was honestly way too much for just yours truly. The living room area provided me with a coffee table, two couches, a comfy chair or two, a flat screen television (unfortunately not an LCD or Plasma), mini-bar, work desk, a few mirrors, and even a sink. That is a lot to take in right away.
Two couches which offers plenty of room if you invite over some Spokane friends or if you travel with family.
As I walked to the left of the living room area, I wound up in a small walkway with his and her sinks, or in my case mine and mine sinks. Off to the side was a huge closet, with a safe, bath robes, and an iron with an ironing board. I then popped my head into the small yet lovely bathroom, which offered me both a deep tub and a walk-in shower.
This is the walkway from the living room that leads to the bathroom area and closet space.
Not one...but two sinks! Great for impatient people that do not like to wait for others using the bathroom.
Although the tub looked inviting, I am more of the showering kind of nomad.
Great walk-in shower with strong water pressure and plenty of nice smelling soaps.
I will be the first to admit that I am a bit of a hotel nerd. I love staying at them and get equally thrilled upon finding a unique or quirky feature at each one. The Davenport Hotel provided me with an “OMG, that is pretty cool” moment that only a serious travel geek would enjoy.
Instead of using “Do Not Disturb” and “Clean Room” signs on their doorknobs, The Davenport Hotel instead has installed a light switch looking object next to the door that indicates whether you need a room cleaning or want to be left alone. Simply tap on it and it will light up both inside where you are tinkering with it and outside of your door. Yes it is not flying to the moon or solving world hunger, but I snapped a picture of it and thought it was pretty neat.
You mean I could tell the maid "Do Not Disturb" with the touch of a finger? What a world we live in!
I decided that before I get all squeaky clean, it would be wise if I checked out where I would be sleeping tonight. So I walked back into the living room and then off to the right to check out the my bedroom. It was a nice size room that was mostly taken over by this enormous king size bed. I mean this truly was a massive piece of furniture. The headboard was made up of quality hand carved mahogany and the mattress was covered by a healthy amount of pillows and an truly inviting comforter. Above the bed were two recessed lights that I assume were placed there in the event one of the two people wanted to read while the other slept.
That is one hell of a bed.
Another shot of the bedroom with the larger than life bed taking over the space and a television off to the right.
In addition to the “Davenport Bed” and large marble walk-in shower, here are some of the amenities included during your stay at The Davenport Hotel:
- Smell good with Lady Primrose bath products.
- High-speed wired and wireless internet (Every hotel should have free internet!).
- Complimentary local phone calls.
- The hotel offers 27″ flat-screen televisions (pictured above), but the tower offers 32″ LCD HD televisions.
- 24-hour business center.
- Full service concierge.
- Indoor pool and jacuzzi with complimentary towels.
- 24-hour fitness center with complimentary towels and fresh fruit.
- Town car service within 2 miles of the hotel.
- Historic walking tour available.
- Pet walking.
- Plus be sure to stop into the candy shoppe, which is located in the lobby by the entrance, to purchase some Bruttles soft peanut brittle. It is seriously great and very addictive (I had plenty!).
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So the next time your plans find you in “The Lilac City,” be sure to check out or into easily one of the most popular addresses in town. Yup The Davenport Hotel is truly something special in Spokane.
Hotel information:
- Name: The Davenport Hotel
- Address: 10 South Post Street, Spokane, Washington 99201
- Telephone: 509.455.8888 or 800.899.1482
- Website: TheDavenportHotel.com
- Rates start at $153 per night on their website for a Tower king room with a 14-day advance purchase.
