Find Historic Hotels in Downtown Spokane, WA

You’ll probably want to seek out the sights of historical relevance while on vacation in Downtown Spokane. Be sure to check out the college campus and entertainment choices while you’re here. You can also discover the area’s great live music.

Based on our travel expertise, Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection is a top historic hotel bookable on our site and it features pillowtop beds. Riverfront Park Carousel is a short 8-minute walk away.

In Downtown Spokane, there are 91 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Downtown Spokane is notable for landmarks like Riverfront Park Carousel, Great Northern Railway Depot Clocktower, and The United States Pavilion. Known for its theaters and live music, cultural venues include Bing Crosby Theater, Knitting Factory, and Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are River Park Square and First Interstate Center for the Arts.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two in a place that has an officially recognized national historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Downtown Spokane, giving a real sense of character.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities, and the amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Downtown Spokane, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.