
Davenport Hotel
Best for travelers who want historic character, an on-site full-service spa and several in-house dining and cocktail venues.
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Davenport Hotel is a 4-star historic downtown Spokane hotel that highlights restored architecture, an on-site full-service spa and multiple refined dining venues. Centennial Hotel Spokane is a 3.5-star riverside downtown property popular for meetings and easy access to Riverfront Park — read this if you want a refined historic stay vs. a convention-friendly riverside option.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for travelers who want historic character, an on-site full-service spa and several in-house dining and cocktail venues.

Best for travelers who want a recognizable riverside downtown property with large meeting space and close access to Riverfront Park.
When Davenport Hotel wins: choose Davenport for historic details, the Davenport Spa & Salon, year-round heated indoor pool plus more formal dining and classic ballrooms — good for couples, families and guests who value atmosphere and on-site wellness.
When Centennial Hotel Spokane wins: pick Centennial if you need lots of meeting or event space, easy Riverfront Park access and a seasonal outdoor pool with many room-view options at a generally more utilitarian price point.
Bottom line: both are practical downtown bases for sightseeing; Davenport focuses on historic style, dining and spa amenities, while Centennial focuses on riverside convenience, meeting capacity and a larger room inventory.
| Category | Davenport Hotel | Centennial Hotel Spokane |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic, polished, formal public spaces | Practical riverside downtown hotel with convention focus |
| Location (downtown) | Downtown on South Post Street, steps from theaters and shops | Riverside downtown on West North River Drive, ~5-min walk to Riverfront Park |
| Size (rooms) | 284 guestrooms | 411 air-conditioned rooms |
| Star rating | 4-star | 3.5-star |
| Guest rating (example) | Well-reviewed across sources (varies by site) | 8.6 user rating (supplier listing) |
| Pools | Heated indoor pool open year-round; hot tub and steam room | Outdoor seasonal pool (open Mar 1–Sep 14 per property) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site venues: Palm Court Grill, Peacock Room Lounge, Lobby Bar, Emporium | Espresso Cafe (on-site restaurant/cafe) and 1 bar/lounge |
| Spa / wellness | Davenport Spa & Salon — full-service spa with signature treatments | Not published |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive historic ballrooms and ~36,836 sq ft across 18 event rooms | Large conference center: 30,000 sq ft and 10 meeting rooms |
| Accessibility & family-friendliness | Family-friendly; accessible features and family pool | All-ages property; multiple accessible features listed |
Davenport Hotel sits on South Post Street in the heart of downtown Spokane, within easy walking distance of theaters, Riverfront Park and shopping.
Choose Davenport for immediate access to downtown cultural venues and shopping in a historic setting.
Centennial Hotel Spokane is positioned along the Spokane River just steps from Riverfront Park and convention destinations.
Choose Centennial for direct riverside access and convenience to nearby convention and arena venues.
Davenport offers 284 guestrooms across the historic hotel and the adjacent tower with a small set of suites and family-room configurations.
Davenport suits guests who want historic character and a compact, well-curated room selection.
Centennial Hotel Spokane has a large room inventory (411 rooms) featuring many view and accessible options.
Centennial is a practical choice for groups needing a wide range of room types and river- or park-view options.
Davenport focuses on multiple in-house dining and drinking venues with a history of signature dishes and cocktails.
Davenport is better for guests wanting formal meals, historic dining ambiance and signature cocktails.
Centennial Hotel Spokane provides an on-site Espresso Cafe and a bar/lounge for straightforward meals and drinks.
Centennial is convenient for simple on-site meals and coffee, especially for event-focused stays.
Davenport provides year-round aquatic options and a full-service spa.
If you want a year-round pool plus an on-site full-service spa, Davenport is the stronger choice.
Centennial Hotel Spokane offers outdoor seasonal pool access and fitness amenities.
Centennial suits travelers who prefer an outdoor seasonal pool and riverside recreation in warmer months.
Davenport pairs a full-service spa with several evening lounge options and formal ballrooms.
Davenport is a better fit for guests who want on-site wellness services plus evening lounges and formal event spaces.
Centennial focuses on meetings and conference services with basic fitness and bar options for after-hours.
Centennial works well for event attendees who need meeting infrastructure and simple after-hours options.

Davenport Hotel — historic decor, Davenport Spa & Salon and formal dining venues.

Centennial Hotel Spokane — 30,000 sq ft of conference space and 10 meeting rooms.

Davenport Hotel — heated indoor pool open year-round plus hot tub and steam room.

Centennial Hotel Spokane — many river- or park-view rooms and immediate Riverfront Park access.
Both are within easy walking distance, but Centennial Hotel Spokane is described as about a 5-minute walk to Riverfront Park; Davenport is also a short walk (roughly 5–6 minutes).
Davenport Hotel has the Davenport Spa & Salon on-site; Centennial Hotel Spokane does not list an on-site full-service spa in the supplier listing.
Centennial Hotel Spokane has about 30,000 sq ft of conference space and 10 meeting rooms; Davenport also has extensive historic meeting and ballroom space (over 36,000 sq ft across many rooms), so either can work depending on the event style — Davenport for historic ballrooms, Centennial for a convention-center style layout.
No — Davenport's heated indoor pool is open year-round, while Centennial lists an outdoor seasonal pool that the supplier notes is open from March 1 to September 14.
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