The Historic Davenport, Autograph Collection

About the Business

Specialties

Make your visit to Spokane, Washington a memorable one when staying at The Historic Davenport, Autograph Collection. Visit the Spokane Convention Center, River Park Square and Centennial Trail, all just minutes away. Treat yourself at our on-site spa, enjoy fresh seafood and steak at Palm Court Grill and finish the evening with a cocktail at our Peacock Room Lounge.

History

Established in 1914.

The Davenport Hotel opened in 1914--the first hotel with air conditioning, central vacuum, air walls and housekeeping carts. The king of salads, Crab Louis, was invented here and named for original proprietor, Louis Davenport. The Davenport Hotel is the largest and most celebrated work of famed Northwest architect Kirtland Cutter who believed architecture was "art incarnate." (All of Cutter's original public spaces and ballrooms at the Davenport survive). The Davenport Hotel served as Spokane's welcome to the world for most of the 20th century, then closed in 1985--a casualty of a failing regional economy and the abandonment of the city's core. Local entrepreneurs, Walt and Karen Worthy, purchased the derelict hotel in 2000 and set out to make it grand again. The Davenport Hotel re-opened in 2002; the Davenport Hotel Tower opened in 2007.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Walt and Karen W.

Business Owner

Local entrepreneurs, Walt and Karen Worthy, purchased the derelict hotel in 2000 and set out to make it grand again.  The Davenport Hotel re-opened in 2002; the Davenport Hotel Tower opened in 2007.

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Spa Paradiso

15Massage, Day Spas, Nail Salons

Walt and Karen W. says, “Spokane's finest Day Spa and voted #1 spa for 7 consecutive years in downtown Spokane, located in the Davenport Hotel.”

Flower Design At the Davenport Hotel

3Florists

Walt and Karen W. says, “The oldest, continuously operated flower shop in Spokane in the main hotel lobby specializing in weddings, funeral flowers and special occations..”

Peacock Room Lounge

146Jazz & Blues, Bars, New American

Walt and Karen W. says, “Spokane's best martinis. Known as the place to see and be seen, showcasing a giant stained-glass peacock ceiling. Serving lunch, dinner and late night”

Palm Court Grill

163New American

Walt and Karen W. says, “Home of the original Crab Louise salad and great steaks, seafood and homemade desserts. Prime rib dinners are the finest in Spokane!”