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Hotels In Downtown Spokane Where The Fun Is

By Gladys Holland


Spokane is a city with a rich history and a strong sense of civic pride. The central city has undergone a revitalization project that mixes the historic with the modern. If you are going to be visiting Spokane on business of on vacation you would do well to choose from the variety of hotels in downtown Spokane. There you will have music, arts and sporting events practically at your finger tips.

If you like your lodgings to be comfortable and familiar you can probably find a place at one of the many popular chain hotels. All of your favorites are here. If Red Lion is the one you always look for you'll find it here on the bank of the river.

When you check in to the Red Lion Riverfront park will be an easy walk away. A footbridge over the river provides an easy walk to the Davenport Arts district and all the other downtown attractions. Don't forget to visit the INB Performing Arts Center and the Bing Crosby Theater.

Families scouting the area colleges or visiting a student will can find comfortable accommodations at the Comfort Inn. From there they will be convenient to Gonzaga University, Spokane Community College and Washington State University. While they're in town they will be close to the Convention Center and the Arena and all the other downtown attractions.

For anyone who wants to experience something unique and special during their visit to the great Northwest there is the Davenport Hotel. It first opened in 1914 and quickly became world famous for its elegance, modern conveniences and outstanding services. It was the first hotel with air conditioning and a central vacuuming system, a true jewel of the gilded age.

By 1985 the jewel had lost its luster and was closed. It would have been demolished but the process was deemed too expensive to be practical. It finally opened under new ownership and management in 2002 after an extensive and thorough renovation. Today it combines the best of gilded age glitter with modern amenities such as free internet access. Read more about: hotels in downtown spokane




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