Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Spokane is the largest city between Seattle and Minneapolis on Interstate 90, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and serves as a gateway to the Coeur d'Alene Mountains in northern Idaho. This eastern Washington city has hotels with reasonable room rates near its downtown district, home to Riverfront Park and Spokane Mountain. This peak is on the eastern edge of Spokane and offers opportunities for hiking and climbing activities.
The Madison Inn is on Spokane's South Hill, in the historic St. John's District, and provides room rates as low as $82 per night, as of fall 2010. Every guest room has a microwave and refrigerator, and some offer views of the downtown Spokane skyline. Pets may stay for an additional fee, and the hotel's lobby area has complimentary popcorn for guests during the evening.
The hotel is a five-minute drive from downtown Spokane attractions, including Riverfront Park. This recreation area is on the banks of the Spokane River and was created for the 1974 World's Fair. Riverfront Park has jogging trails and the Clock Tower, which was built in 1902.
The Madison Inn is also within five minutes of nearby restaurants in the St. John's District, including Lindaman's. This deli-style restaurant is a local favorite and serves seafood and American-style cuisine for lunch and dinner.
The Madison Inn
15 W. Rockwood Blvd.
Spokane, WA 99204
800-538-0375
the-madison-inn.com
Situated right off Interstate 90, the Airway Express Inn is a budget-style accommodation on the western edge of Spokane. The "Economy Class" room rates at this hotel start at $33 per night, as of fall 2010. "Premium Rooms" at the hotel have Thai-influenced interior décor, and include microwaves and refrigerators. Room rates for "Premium Class" begin at $44 per night. Pets may stay for an extra fee.
Spokane International Airport is a five-minute drive from the hotel. Airway Express is a 15-minute drive from gaming opportunities at the Northern Quest Casino. This casino resort features slot machines, poker rooms and table games for blackjack, craps and roulette.
A possible day trip from the hotel is Long Lake in northwestern Spokane, approximately 30 minutes away. This 24-mile long body of water offers facilities for boating activities, and chances for bird watching at Devil Gap Park
Airway Express Inn
3809 S. Geiger Blvd.
Spokane, WA 99224
509-747-7186
airwayxpressinn.com
The Apple Tree Inn, located in northern Spokane, is a motel-style accommodation with rooms starting at $54 per night, as of fall 2010. The rate includes a queen-size bed and complimentary continental breakfast. Some of the suites have full-sized kitchens, and these units go for $74 per night. Other hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool. Pets may stay for an additional fee.
The hotel is a 30-minute drive from the hiking and bicycling trails on Mount Spokane. During the winter, vacationers can take advantage of the mountain's skiing and snowboarding slopes, which are open from November through early April.
Apple Tree Inn guests are also within 15 minutes of Spokane wineries in the downtown area, such as Caterina and Barrister. These wineries host tasting events featuring wines from eastern Washington vineyards. The hotel is within five minutes of restaurants and shops at the Heritage Village Shopping Center on Division Street.
Apple Tree Inn Spokane
9508 N. Division St.
Spokane, WA 99218
877-747-8713
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