Best Romantic Hotels and Stays in Spokane
Romantic stays in Spokane come down to two properties in this guide: Quality Inn Oakwood on the north side, which offers honeymoon suites, and the Davenport Hotel downtown, a landmark with a spa and three restaurants. Neither is a secluded cabin, so the romance here is urban: a river walk past the falls, a theater night at the Fox, a quiet table for two. Book suites and restaurant tables early, since weekends fill (ask for a room with a downtown view at the Davenport). Both hotels allow pets, which helps couples travelling with a dog on a long weekend.
Spokane suits couples who like cities with character: the Spokane River tumbles through downtown, Riverfront Park holds the Looff Carrousel and the SkyRide, and old brick districts frame the evenings. It is a walking city in the center and a driving city beyond, with restaurants, theaters and wine bars close together (summer evenings stay light late, and winter brings snow and holiday lights).
Where to stay
A quiet city weekend for two
Spokane is not a beach destination, and the honest version of a romantic weekend here is a good hotel, a walk by the falls and a show. Quality Inn Oakwood is the budget option with a honeymoon suite and a 24-hour indoor pool, while the Davenport Hotel is the classic choice with a spa and dining, and both work best with a car or rideshare (ask about suite availability when you reserve).
The Davenport Hotel is the clear romantic anchor. It is the historic hotel of downtown Spokane, with the Palm Court Grill for fresh seafood in an intimate setting, the Peacock Room Lounge for a late-night martini and the Davenport Spa and Salon for the afternoon. Rooms have views of downtown Spokane, and Riverfront Park is a 5-minute drive away. A tennis court and bicycle rental widen the options for active couples, and pets are allowed for those travelling with a dog (reserve the Palm Court early). Ask about a quiet corner room when you book, since downtown streets can be lively on weekend nights.
Quality Inn Oakwood is the value choice. Honeymoon suites are on the menu, and the indoor heated pool and hot tub stay open 24 hours, which suits a late-night swim after a long drive. The location is on the north side, five miles from downtown, so a car is needed for dinner out. A free café breakfast, free cookies in the lobby and a fridge and microwave in the room keep costs low, and the quiet setting helps (check availability for honeymoon suites at booking). The north-side setting is calm after dark, and the pool area stays warm even when the lobby has gone quiet for the night.
Pair either hotel with the right downtown evening. The INB Performing Arts Center, the Fox Theater and the Bing Crosby Theater host shows, and the Knitting Factory brings touring bands. A walk through Riverfront Park at dusk, past the falls and the Looff Carrousel, is free, and the SkyRide gives a view over the water. Booking a dinner table before the show avoids the late rush on event nights (parking near the theaters fills quickly on weekends). Many couples start with an early dinner, then walk to the theater, then finish with a drink at the Peacock Room, which keeps the evening unhurried and the drive short.
Daytime options add variety to a weekend for two. Manito Park has gardens on the South Hill, and the Centennial Trail follows the Spokane River for long walks. In winter, Mount Spokane offers skiing about 30 miles northeast for active couples, and in summer Lake Coeur d'Alene lies roughly 30 miles east across the Idaho line. For a slower day, the spa at the Davenport covers the afternoon (confirm spa appointment times before you arrive). Spring brings the Lilac Festival in May and fall brings clear evenings along the river, so a weekend trip works in more than one season.
A traveler's perspectiveFor an anniversary weekend I would book the Davenport Hotel and ask for a downtown view. I recommend dinner at the Palm Court Grill, then a walk to Riverfront Park to see the falls lit up at night. My advice is to keep the next afternoon for the spa, so the weekend stays unhurried from start to finish.
Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection
Spokane
407 reviews
The historic Davenport with a spa and three restaurants
Check availabilityWhy guests love itFor a milestone weekend, the Davenport is the kind of place that sets the tone: the Palm Court Grill for a quiet dinner, the Peacock Room for a nightcap and the spa for a slow afternoon. Rooms look over downtown Spokane, and the tennis court and bicycles give active guests a reason to leave the lobby. Riverfront Park is a 5-minute drive away (pets are allowed).
Quality Inn Oakwood
Spokane
492 reviews
Heated pool open around the clock on the north side
Check availabilityWhy guests love itA family rolling in from the interstate after dark will find the pool still open, which settles the kids before bedtime. The fridge and microwave in the room handle snacks and leftovers, and the free café breakfast saves a first-morning stop. The dog comes along without fuss. The trade-off is distance: downtown Spokane is five miles away, so every sightseeing outing is a short drive, not a stroll (parking is straightforward on site).
Local tips
- 1Book the Davenport Hotel's Palm Court Grill when you reserve the room, because weekend tables fill early and the intimate seafood restaurant is the main draw.
- 2Ask for a room with a downtown view at the Davenport Hotel when you call, since views vary by floor and by room type.
- 3Request a honeymoon suite at Quality Inn Oakwood in advance, because family and honeymoon suites are limited and weekends sell out first.
- 4Walk Riverfront Park at dusk, since the falls and the Looff Carrousel are free to see and the path loops back toward downtown.
- 5Check theater calendars at the INB Performing Arts Center and the Fox Theater, because booking tickets first helps you plan dinner and parking.
- 6Plan to drive from Quality Inn Oakwood, since downtown is five miles away and evenings cool quickly even after a warm day.