
Davenport Hotel
Best for travelers who want historic character, on-site full-service spa treatments, and multiple formal dining and event spaces.
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Davenport Hotel is a polished, historic 4-star hotel in downtown Spokane with multiple restaurants, a full-service spa and a heated indoor pool — good for travelers who want a classic, event-capable property with full amenities. Ruby River Hotel Downtown Spokane is a 3.5-star, riverfront-style downtown option with a strong guest rating and a seasonal outdoor pool — good for visitors wanting a casual, well-rated stay near the river and convention center.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for travelers who want historic character, on-site full-service spa treatments, and multiple formal dining and event spaces.

Best for travelers who want a casual riverfront-style downtown stay with outdoor pool access and a strong guest rating at a midscale price point.
When Davenport Hotel wins: choose Davenport if you want historic architecture, larger ballrooms and meeting space, a full-service Davenport Spa & Salon, and year-round indoor pool and fitness facilities — good for weddings, conferences, couples and families who want a more polished downtown base.
When Ruby River Hotel Downtown Spokane wins: pick Ruby River when you want a more casual, river-adjacent hotel with an outdoor seasonal pool, easy access to Riverfront Park/Spokane Convention Center, and a highly rated midscale stay where guests rate comfort and service highly.
Bottom line: both properties keep you within easy walking distance of downtown Spokane attractions; pick Davenport for heritage, spa services and larger event venues, or Ruby River for a straightforward, popular riverfront-style stay with outdoor-pool facilities.
| Category | Davenport Hotel | Ruby River Hotel Downtown Spokane |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Polished, historic 4-star hotel with formal dining and classic public spaces | Casual, riverfront-style 3.5-star downtown hotel |
| Location (downtown) | 10 S Post St — walkable to Riverfront Park, theaters, convention center | |
| Size (guest rooms) | 284 guestrooms | 241 guestrooms |
| Built / character | Historic hotel built in 1914 (renovated) | Not published |
| Pools | Heated indoor pool open year-round; hot tub and steam room | Outdoor seasonal pool (April–September), hot tub; free pool cabanas |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site venues: Palm Court Grill, Peacock Room Lounge, Lobby Bar, Emporium (coffee shop) | Osprey Restaurant & Bar plus bar/lounge on site |
| Spa / wellness | Davenport Spa & Salon — full-service spa with massages, facials and a serenity lounge | Health or beauty spa nearby (on-site full spa not published) |
| Meeting & event space | About 36,836 sq ft and 18 event rooms including large historic ballrooms | Conference center with ~3,000 sq ft and 4 meeting rooms |
| Children & families | Family-friendly; free cribs/infant beds, children stay free with existing bedding | Family-friendly (children’s pool, playground on site, family suites available) |
| Pet policy | Allows dogs for a fee (about $50 per stay) — service animals exempt | Pets allowed in specific rooms for a fee (USD 25/night; service animals exempt) |
| Known for | Historic architecture, grand ballrooms, signature Palm Court Grill dishes (Crab Louis) and Peacock Room cocktails | Popular riverfront-style downtown location and strong guest rating |
Davenport sits on South Post Street in the heart of downtown Spokane, minutes from Riverfront Park and performing arts venues.
Pick Davenport for classic downtown presence with immediate access to Spokane’s main cultural and shopping hubs.
Ruby River Hotel Downtown Spokane sits on Division Street with easy access to Riverfront Park and the convention center.
Choose Ruby River for a straightforward downtown stay with short walks to the river and convention sites.
Davenport offers a range of historic rooms and suites across the main hotel and a separate tower.
Davenport suits guests who want historic rooms with family- and accessibility-friendly options and on-site service levels.
Ruby River publishes a range of room types across cityside, riverside and poolside locations.
Ruby River offers a practical mix of room types including family suites, accessible rooms and poolside options for casual downtown stays.
Davenport provides multiple dining venues from an elegant lobby restaurant to a cocktail lounge and coffee bar.
Davenport is better if you value varied on-site dining and evening cocktail options in historic settings.
Ruby River has an on-site restaurant and a bar/lounge for straightforward meals and drinks.
Ruby River is a practical choice for casual, convenient on-site dining without multiple specialty venues.
Davenport’s signature water amenity is a heated indoor pool with supporting spa facilities.
Davenport is best when you want year-round swim access and spa-adjacent relaxation in a historic setting.
Ruby River’s water amenities focus on an outdoor seasonal pool and family-friendly pool extras.
Pick Ruby River if an outdoor, seasonal pool and poolside atmosphere matter for your visit (spring–early fall).
Davenport emphasizes full-service spa treatments plus a 24-hour fitness center and evening lounges.
Davenport works best for guests who want a full spa menu, round-the-clock fitness and refined evening lounges.
Ruby River covers fitness and casual evening needs, with on-site fitness facilities and a bar/lounge.
Choose Ruby River for straightforward fitness access and casual nighttime drinks with easy access to downtown nightlife.

Davenport — large historic ballrooms and nearly 37,000 sq ft of event space, ideal for weddings and conferences.

Ruby River — midscale riverfront-style hotel with strong guest ratings and practical amenities for convention or leisure visits.

Davenport — full-service Davenport Spa & Salon plus a heated indoor pool, hot tub and steam room open year-round.

Ruby River — outdoor seasonal pool, pool cabanas and family-friendly pool features for spring–early fall stays.
Both hotels are within easy walking distance of Riverfront Park; both are centrally located downtown and convenient for park access.
Davenport has a full-service on-site Davenport Spa & Salon; Ruby River lists a health/beauty spa nearby but does not publish a full on-site spa menu the way Davenport does.
Yes. Davenport is explicitly family-friendly with a family pool and free cribs; Ruby River lists family suites, a children’s pool and on-site playground.
No — Davenport’s heated indoor pool is open year-round; Ruby River’s pool is seasonal (outdoor, typically April–September).
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