Washington’s Historic Davenport Hotel Announces Renovations

The Davenport Hotel, previously known as The Historic Davenport and the crown jewel of Davenport Hotels’ boutique collection of properties in Spokane, Washington, unveils two new arrivals to the lobby during the grand opening on September 20, 2024. The renovation thoughtfully preserves the Pacific Northwest hotel’s beloved historical design elements, while debuting a new Lobby Bar and Emporium.

Timed with the Davenport Hotel’s 110th anniversary year, the renovation and return to its original namesake – ‘The Davenport Hotel’ – will continue to honor the hotel’s legacy of thoughtfully preserving its period architecture, while bringing fresh offerings to locals and travelers. This is the largest investment in the hotel in over two decades since the reopening in 2002.

“The freshly renovated lobby reflects our commitment to blending timeless elegance with contemporary comforts at the Davenport Hotel,” says Melissa Green, new VP & Area Managing Director for the Davenport Hotels. “These immersive gathering spaces are designed for our guests and locals to come together. The new Lobby Bar and Emporium elevate the guest experience, while continuing to preserve the heart of our historic hotel.”

Set in the center of the hotel’s magnificent Spanish architecture-inspired lobby, the new Lobby Bar artfully reimagines the space that is fondly referred to as “Spokane’s Living Room.” The rounded Lobby Bar was designed around the lobby’s original historical light posts and will feature more than 50 seats. Guests will be treated to a menu that honors Davenport Hotel’s 1920’s Prohibition heritage, such as its trademark Martini cocktail, prepared extra dirty with signature homemade hand-stuffed blue cheese olives. Guests can savor light bites including Dungeness Crab Deviled Eggs, Oysters Rockefeller, and Two RR Ranch Beef Sliders.

The renovations also mark the much-anticipated opening of the Davenport Hotel’s Emporium, a specialty retail space and cafe featuring a custom marble slab where guests can view demonstrations of the hotel’s famous Davenport Peanut Brittle, hand-made fresh daily by the hotel’s in-house confectionary team. Locally made treats, like house-made Peanut Brittle ice cream – a first for the hotel – merchandise, sundries, and a curated selection of local goods will be available for purchase. Signature menu items include a huckleberry cinnamon roll, homemade peanut brittle “Snickers” tarts, Davenport Crab Louie crab roll, and hand-crafted artisanal sandwiches. The Emporium will be outfitted with a coffee bar serving signature drinks and café seating has been included for those who want to take in the hotel’s inviting atmosphere.

The Emporium’s design takes a modern approach to Art Deco shapes with a color palette that celebrates the hotel’s history, from Emporium Green tiled floors and touches to Soft Peanut wood interiors. The space pays homage to Spokane’s trade culture with motifs inspired by traditional export marks.

Beyond the lobby, The Davenport Hotel boasts 284 well-appointed rooms offering a selection of charming guestrooms with spacious suites and apartments. Enjoy world-class dining at Palm Court Grill, sip libations at the Jazz Age-inspired Peacock Room Lounge, and relax and rejuvenate at the award-winning Davenport Spa. Additional amenities include lavish ballrooms brimming with historic ambiance, a 24-hour fitness center, and heated indoor pool.

Looking ahead, the Davenport Hotel’s sister hotel, The Davenport Lusso, will undergo a complete transformation to The Louie in late 2024 as Spokane’s newest luxury hotel complete with butler service.

For more information on Davenport Hotel and Davenport Hotels collection, visit davenporthotelcollection.com.