Spokane's Amtrak station is in downtown, within walking distance of many shops and restaurants. Amtrak's "Empire Builder" train makes one stop a day at this station on its way to and from Seattle and Portland before heading out for the long journey to Chicago. Visitors stopping over in Spokane will have no problem finding a hotel near the train station.
When The Davenport Hotel opened back in 1914, it was the first hotel in the area to have air-conditioning. Since then, it has become landmark in Spokane, hosting famous guests like Charles Lindbergh and Lawrence Welk. The hotel underwent a complete renovation in 2002, giving it an up-to-date, modern appeal. All guest rooms have a current, contemporary design with marble bathrooms and hand-carved furniture as well as modern amenities like flat-screen televisions and free Internet access. Guests can use the hotel's indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and 24-hour fitness center. For those with pets, the hotel offers a complimentary pet walking service. The on-site restaurant serves prime rib and King Crab.
The Davenport Hotel
10 S. Post St.
Spokane, WA 99201
509-455-8888
800-899-1482
thedavenporthotel.com
Guests of the boutique Hotel Lusso stay just half a mile from the Amtrak station. The chandelier-lit lobby invites guests to relax on one of the black leather couches in front of the fireplace or admire the selected art pieces that fill the walls. Guest rooms utilize European designs with imported linens, Italian marble bathrooms and crown moulding. Overstuffed sofas and lounge chairs allow guests to relax while surfing the Internet or watching cable on the in-room flat-screen TV. Nearby dining options include several local restaurants and a historic pub. The hotel has a small fitness center; a spa across the street offers massage and body treatments.
The Hotel Lusso
808 W. Sprague Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201
509-747-9750
hotellusso.com
Less than half a mile from the train station, the Ramada Limited Spokane Downtown offers guest rooms with a fairly traditional layout and design. Rooms come with one or two beds, flowered comforters and free wireless Internet access. Guests can enjoy the small on-site fitness center as well as a tanning salon. The hotel's business center has a computer for public use with printing capabilities. This is a pet friendly hotel; guests must pay an additional $25 per night pet fee, as of September 2010. A free continental breakfast awaits all guests in the morning. Additional dining options are within walking distance.
Ramada Limited Spokane Downtown
123 S. Post St.
Spokane, WA 99201
509-838-8504
ramada.com
