
Davenport Hotel
Best for travelers who want grand, historic public spaces, a full-service spa, and multiple on-site dining options.
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Davenport Hotel is a 4-star historic downtown Spokane hotel with grand public rooms, multiple restaurants, a full-service spa, and a heated indoor pool. Steam Plant Hotel Spokane, an Ascend Collection Hotel is a 3-star boutique conversion in a downtown landmark — read this if you want a comparison between traditional luxury and a compact, characterful downtown alternative.
Updated · about 0.1 km apart

Best for travelers who want grand, historic public spaces, a full-service spa, and multiple on-site dining options.

Best for travelers who want a distinctive, smaller downtown boutique stay in a converted landmark building with free breakfast and free self parking.
When Davenport Hotel wins: choose Davenport if you want formal historic style, more rooms and event space, multiple on-site restaurants and bars, a dedicated full-service spa, and a year-round heated indoor pool.
When Steam Plant Hotel Spokane wins: pick Steam Plant Hotel if you prefer a smaller, characterful boutique property in a downtown landmark with complimentary full breakfast, free self parking on site, and close access to Riverfront Park and downtown venues.
Bottom line: both hotels put you in downtown Spokane within easy walking distance of theaters and Riverfront Park; Davenport is the larger, more traditionally luxurious choice with full amenities and event space, while Steam Plant is the compact, memorable boutique alternative.
| Category | Davenport Hotel | Steam Plant Hotel Spokane, an Ascend Collection Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Grand, early-20th-century luxury with formal public rooms | Distinctive boutique set inside a downtown landmark (former steam plant) |
| Location | Downtown Spokane, 10 S Post St — walkable to Riverfront Park and theaters | |
| Size (rooms) | 284 guestrooms | 51 air-conditioned rooms |
| Built / heritage | Built 1914 (historic Davenport building) | Distinctive industrial-landmark conversion (exact year not published) |
| Pools | Heated indoor pool open year-round, plus hot tub and steam room | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site venues: Palm Court Grill, Peacock Room Lounge, Lobby Bar, Emporium | Complimentary full breakfast daily; no signature on-site restaurants listed |
| Spa & wellness | Davenport Spa & Salon — full-service spa with signature treatments and steam room | Not published |
| Parking | On-site self-parking and covered valet (fees apply) | Free self parking and secured parking available on site |
| Accessibility & family policy | Family-friendly; children stay free with existing bedding; accessible features throughout | Not adults-only; children allowed; wheelchair-accessible features listed |
| Standout perks | Extensive meeting & event space (many ballrooms), historic public rooms | Memorable Steam Plant identity, complimentary full breakfast, free bicycles on site |
Davenport sits at 10 S Post St in downtown Spokane within easy walking distance of Riverfront Park and multiple theaters.
Choose Davenport if you want classic downtown proximity with easy access to Spokane’s cultural centers and convention facilities.
Steam Plant Hotel is at 123 S. Post Street in the heart of downtown, steps from Riverfront Park and downtown venues.
Choose Steam Plant for a central downtown base in a converted landmark with short walks to the same downtown attractions.
Davenport offers a large inventory of rooms and suites across historic and tower buildings.
Davenport is better if you want a wider choice of room types and suites for families or groups.
Steam Plant Hotel is a compact property with 51 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves.
Steam Plant suits travelers who want straightforward, well-equipped rooms and a complimentary breakfast in a smaller boutique footprint.
Davenport provides several on-site dining and drinking venues spanning casual to formal.
If on-site dining variety matters, Davenport offers more options and a historic dining atmosphere.
Steam Plant includes a daily complimentary full breakfast but does not list multiple signature restaurants in its supplier listing.
Steam Plant is fine if you plan to eat out around downtown and want a reliable included breakfast rather than multiple on-site venues.
Davenport features a year-round heated indoor pool plus hot tub and steam room adjacent to the fitness center.
Davenport is the clear choice for guests prioritizing pool access and spa-adjacent wellness facilities.
Steam Plant’s supplier listing highlights the property’s landmark setting and small size; on-site pool details are not published.
Steam Plant’s draw is the converted landmark character and downtown location; it is not positioned as a pool-and-spa destination.
Davenport combines a full-service spa with a 24-hour fitness center and multiple evening lounges.
Davenport is stronger for spa treatments and classic hotel lounges for evenings.
Steam Plant provides fitness facilities and a compact downtown environment for evening outings nearby.
Pick Steam Plant if you plan to spend evenings out in downtown Spokane rather than in multiple hotel bars.

Davenport — large ballrooms, historic public rooms, and a broad set of on-site dining and meeting options.

Steam Plant — compact, distinctive hotel in a converted steam-plant landmark with strong downtown proximity.

Davenport — family-friendly policies, a heated indoor pool, hot tub and steam room.

Steam Plant — complimentary full breakfast daily and free self parking on site.
Both are excellent for downtown culture — Davenport has grand public rooms and late-night bars; Steam Plant is a smaller downtown option a short walk from theaters.
Steam Plant includes a complimentary full breakfast daily; Davenport does not include breakfast by default (check packages or membership perks).
Davenport is more family-oriented with children-stay-free policies, an indoor family-friendly pool, and more room options. Steam Plant allows children but is a smaller boutique property.
Steam Plant’s smaller size and boutique scale can feel quieter inside, but both hotels are on the same downtown street; exact noise will depend on room location and event schedules.
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