Is the Davenport Hotel worth the price? Honest pros and cons
Yes — the Davenport Hotel is worth the price if you want a centrally located, historic 4-star hotel with on-site dining, a full spa, an indoor pool and ornate public spaces. If you primarily need a budget room or strictly low nightly rates, factor in the mandatory daily destination/resort fee plus parking and pet charges before you decide.
In this guide
Location & neighborhood — downtown convenience
The Davenport Hotel sits at 10 S Post St in downtown Spokane, within easy walking distance of Riverfront Park, Spokane Falls, the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox and the Spokane Convention Center. The downtown area is compact and walkable, with transit options and nearby attractions a short walk away.
That central location makes the hotel practical for theatergoers, convention attendees and visitors who want quick access to restaurants and shopping along River Park Square.
- Riverfront Park / Spokane Falls: a few minutes' walk
- Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox: about a 4-minute walk
- Spokane Convention Center: roughly a 9-minute walk
- Spokane Intermodal Center (train/bus): about a 7-minute walk
| Nearby spot | Approx. walk time |
|---|---|
| Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox | 4 minutes |
| Riverfront Park / Spokane Falls | 6 minutes |
| Spokane Convention Center | 9 minutes |
Rooms — historic character and options
Rooms combine historic styling with modern amenities. Standard categories on offer include Room, 1 King Bed; Room, 2 Queen Beds; Junior Suite, with Sofa bed, Corner; and Room (Davenport). Exact furnishings and bathroom layouts vary by room.
If you want more living space or a sofa bed option, the Junior Suite, with Sofa bed, Corner is the one listed with a King bed plus a Double Sofa Bed. Expect variations in décor between the original historic building and the separate tower across the street.
- Room, 1 King Bed — standard king or option for 2 Queen Beds (per listing)
- Room, 2 Queen Beds — double-bed standard
- Junior Suite, with Sofa bed, Corner — 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
- Room (Davenport) — a named category in hotel inventory
| Room type | Beds listed |
|---|---|
| Room, 1 King Bed | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
| Room, 2 Queen Beds | 2 Queen Beds |
| Junior Suite, with Sofa bed, Corner | 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed |
Dining & bars — choices in the historic lobby
The hotel has multiple on-site venues inside its historic public spaces: Palm Court Grill for breakfast, lunch and dinner; Peacock Room Lounge for cocktails beneath a large stained-glass ceiling; the Lobby Bar for drinks in the lobby; and the Emporium coffee bar for La Colombe coffee and pastries.
Palm Court Grill keeps regular hours and offers weekend Afternoon Tea and other weekend experiences; the Peacock Room Lounge and Lobby Bar follow posted evening hours. These venues are convenient if you want to dine or drink without leaving the building.
- Palm Court Grill — Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (hours vary; weekend evening hours extended)
- Peacock Room Lounge — handcrafted cocktails under a stained-glass ceiling
- Lobby Bar — pre-dinner drinks and nightcaps
- Emporium — coffee, pastries and retail gifts
| Venue | Primary service |
|---|---|
| Palm Court Grill | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner |
| Peacock Room Lounge | Cocktails & martinis |
| Emporium | Coffee & pastries |
Amenities, spa and pool — good on-site wellness options
The Davenport Spa & Salon operates from the historic Pompeian Room and offers signature massages, facials, manicures/pedicures and a 2-hour Ultimate Body Ritual. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to use the serenity lounge and aromatherapy steam room.
A heated indoor pool (open year-round, typically 6:00 AM–10:00 PM), hot tub and steam room sit near the 24-hour fitness center, which includes cardio machines, Peloton bikes, free weights and mats. The pool is wheelchair-accessible.
- Davenport Spa & Salon — weekday and weekend hours listed on hotel site (hours can vary)
- Heated indoor pool — open year-round; typical hours 6:00 AM–10:00 PM
- 24-hour fitness center — Peloton bikes, cardio equipment, free weights
- Pool and spa — wheelchair-accessible features
| Amenity | Notes |
|---|---|
| Spa treatments | Signature massages, facials, manicure/pedicure, Ultimate Body Ritual |
| Pool | Heated indoor pool; accessible; 6:00 AM–10:00 PM (typical) |
| Fitness center | Open 24 hours; Peloton bikes and weights |
Meetings, events and wedding spaces
If your trip involves events or meetings, the Davenport has extensive historic event space: 18 event rooms and tens of thousands of square feet of meeting space are listed across sources. Ballrooms such as the Grand Pennington, Isabella and Marie Antoinette are arranged for weddings and large receptions.
Capacities and room dimensions are published for many of the spaces; the Grand Pennington Ballroom is the largest and is often used for receptions, conferences and large weddings. The hotel works with an in-house catering and a dedicated events team.
- 18 event rooms and roughly 36,836 sq. ft. of meeting space listed across venue resources
- Grand Pennington Ballroom — largest ballroom (seating and reception capacities published by hotel)
- Other named venues: Marie Antoinette Ballroom, Isabella Ballroom, Hall of the Doges, Elizabethan Room
| Venue | Typical listed capacity (reception/theater ranges) |
|---|---|
| Grand Pennington Ballroom | Large reception/theater capacities (consult hotel for exact setup) |
| Marie Antoinette Ballroom | Medium-large reception/theater capacities |
| Isabella Ballroom | Medium reception/theater capacities |
Practical costs & the resort/destination fee
Nightly rates do not always include a mandatory daily destination/resort amenity fee; sources list that fee variably (roughly $10–$22 depending on date and listing). The fee commonly includes a food & beverage credit, bike rental and Wi‑Fi, but exact inclusions and amounts change over time.
Other add-ons to budget for: on-site self-parking and valet, pet fees and possible in-room Wi‑Fi surcharges. If you have Marriott Bonvoy elite status, the amenity fee can sometimes be waived for Gold-and-above members.
- Destination/resort fee — amount varies by date/listing; usually includes F&B credit, bike rental, Wi‑Fi
- Parking — self-parking and valet available (fees published on booking pages)
- Pets — dogs allowed for an additional fee (approx. $50 per stay in some listings); service animals exempt
- In-room Wi‑Fi — free in public areas; in-room high-speed may carry a small nightly surcharge unless covered by membership or fee
| Charge | Typical amount (per sources) |
|---|---|
| Destination/resort fee | $10–$22 (varies by date/listing) |
| Self-parking | Amount varies (example listings show around $28/night) |
| Pet fee (dogs) | About $50 per stay (some listings) |
