The Davenport Hotel, hotel in Spokane, Washington, United States
The Davenport Hotel is a four-star property in downtown Spokane, Washington, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It occupies a large building with ornate public rooms, wide corridors, and guest rooms that retain the style of the early 20th century.
The hotel opened in 1914 and was immediately considered one of the finest in the Pacific Northwest. After years of decline it was closed, then fully restored and reopened in the early 2000s.
The hotel takes its name from its founder, Louis Davenport, who ran it personally and turned it into a gathering place for Spokane's social life. Walking through the lobby today, visitors can still see the hand-painted ceilings and ornate details that made it a landmark for locals.
The hotel sits in central Spokane within walking distance of most downtown sights. Guests and visitors who want to see the historic interior should take time to walk through the ground-floor public rooms, which are open to anyone stepping inside.
When it opened in 1914, the hotel was one of the first large buildings in Spokane to have its own air conditioning system. This made it a destination during summer months when the inland heat of eastern Washington could be intense.
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