Historic features and a quick self-guided lobby tour of the Davenport Hotel
The Davenport Hotel is a 4-star historic hotel at 10 S Post St in downtown Spokane, built in 1914 and restored as a landmark property. Its grand lobby (home to Palm Court Grill, the Lobby Bar and visible decorative balconies and stained-glass details) is the focal point for a short self-guided tour you can do in 20–30 minutes.
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Brief history and setting
The Historic Davenport Hotel opened in 1914; architect Kirkland Cutter designed the original building. The hotel was renovated and restored in the 2000s to preserve its historic interior while adding modern amenities.
The property sits at 10 South Post Street in downtown Spokane, within easy walking distance of Riverfront Park, theaters and the Spokane Convention Center. The hotel operates as part of a collection with a nearby Davenport Tower across the street.
- Year built: 1914 (Kirkland Cutter architecture)
- Address: 10 S Post St, Spokane, WA 99201
- Renovated in the 2000s; historic interiors retained
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic 4-star hotel |
| Rooms | 284 guestrooms (historic building and a separate tower exist) |
| Event space | About 36,836 sq. ft. across 18 rooms |
What to look for in the lobby — key historic features
The Davenport's lobby is the hotel's historic centerpiece: expect carved woodwork, decorative ceilings, upper balconies and classic public seating arranged around dining and bar spaces. Many original decorative elements were restored during renovation.
Look for display cases and small exhibits that highlight the property's past, plus architectural details like carved doorways and ornate trim that reflect early-20th-century craftsmanship.
- Upper balcony and decorative ceiling (good vantage points for photos)
- Carved wooden details around doorways and columns
- Display cases with historic artifacts and uniforms
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Upper balcony | Shows original lobby scale and detailing |
| Decorative ceiling | Contains restored plaster and painted ornamentation |
| Display cases | Historic artifacts and uniforms explain hotel history |
Self-guided lobby tour — a short route
Start at the main lobby entrance and make a clockwise loop that visits Palm Court Grill, the central bar area and the Lobby Bar, then pause under the stained-glass or painted ceiling to take in the mezzanine balconies.
Allow 20–30 minutes for this route if you want to read plaques and view display cases; you can extend it by visiting the Peacock Room Lounge or the Emporium for coffee or retail items.
- 1) Enter main lobby and pause to view carved doorways and any display cases (history plaques often nearby).
- 2) Walk to Palm Court Grill seating area — this is the historic dining space in the lobby where the Crab Louis Salad and the Peanut Brittle Martini have been associated with the hotel.
- 3) Move to the central circular bar and lounge seating to view the bar’s arrangement and nearby seating clusters.
- 4) Finish at the Lobby Bar or step up to view the upper balcony and ceiling ornamentation.
| Stop | What to see |
|---|---|
| Palm Court Grill | Historic dining area; signature dishes and weekend Afternoon Tea |
| Central bar | Circular bar and surrounding lounge seating |
| Upper balcony & ceiling | Decorative plaster, painted ornament, and lobby scale |
Dining and bars you’ll encounter in the lobby
Palm Court Grill operates inside the historic lobby and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with a Smart Casual dress code; weekend Afternoon Tea is offered on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The hotel's historical menu items include the Crab Louis Salad and the Davenport Peanut Brittle Martini.
Other lobby venues include the Lobby Bar (afternoon–evening cocktails) and the Emporium coffee bar for La Colombe coffee, pastries and local retail items. The Peacock Room Lounge is a separate cocktail lounge noted for a large stained-glass ceiling and evening hours.
- Palm Court Grill: breakfast–dinner; reservations available via phone or OpenTable
- Peacock Room Lounge: cocktail lounge beneath a multi-piece stained-glass ceiling
- Emporium: coffee, pastries, and retail gifts
| Venue | Typical hours / service |
|---|---|
| Palm Court Grill | Early morning to evening (example hours listed 6:00 AM–9:00 PM; Fri–Sat until 10:00 PM) |
| Peacock Room Lounge | Evening cocktail lounge hours (varies by day) |
| Emporium | Coffee and pastry service; hours vary |
Event rooms and special historic spaces
The Historic Davenport contains extensive event space spread across 18 rooms with nearly 36,836 sq. ft. of total meeting space. The Grand Pennington Ballroom, Isabella Ballroom and Marie Antoinette Ballroom are historic ballrooms frequently used for weddings and larger events.
Each named ballroom has its own character and capacity; for example, the Grand Pennington Ballroom is a large space (measured dimensions and capacities are available from the hotel's events pages) and Marie Antoinette includes a balcony and oak dance floor.
- Grand Pennington Ballroom — largest historic ballroom on-site
- Marie Antoinette Ballroom — French Neoclassical detail with balcony
- Isabella Ballroom — original 1914 dining room converted to an event space
| Room | Noted feature |
|---|---|
| Grand Pennington Ballroom | Large capacity historic ballroom |
| Marie Antoinette Ballroom | Balcony and oak dance floor |
| Isabella Ballroom | Original 1914 dining room setting |
Accessibility, practical tips and what to expect
The hotel provides accessible routes to the elevator, registration desk and public spaces; the pool and some dining areas list wheelchair-accessible features. Public-area Wi‑Fi is free; in-room Wi‑Fi and a mandatory destination/resort amenity fee may apply to rooms.
Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out is noon (12:00 PM). A 24-hour front desk can assist with early or late check-in requests, transportation arrangements and directions to nearby attractions.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM; Check-out: 12:00 PM (noon)
- Daily destination/resort amenity fee applies (includes items such as a food & beverage credit and bike rental; amount varies by date)
- Accessible features include wheelchair-accessible pool entry and accessible parking/van spaces
| Need | Info |
|---|---|
| Phone (BookResorts agents) | +1 (888) 605-1350 |
| Address | 10 S Post St, Spokane, WA 99201 |
| Front desk | 24-hour service available |
Nearby sights to add after your lobby tour
From the Davenport, Riverfront Park and Spokane Falls are within a short walk; the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox and the Spokane Convention Center are also nearby. The downtown location makes several cultural venues and shopping areas walkable.
If you have more time, the Centennial Trail, Mobius Children’s Museum (next door) and the Cork District/Ale Trail are close options for a short excursion or family activity.
- Riverfront Park & Spokane Falls — around a 6-minute walk
- Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox — roughly a 4-minute walk
- Mobius Children’s Museum — adjacent to the hotel
| Attraction | Approx. walk |
|---|---|
| Riverfront Park | About 6 minutes (0.4 miles) |
| Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox | About 4 minutes (0.3 miles) |
| Spokane Convention Center | About 9 minutes (0.5 miles) |
