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Hotel Ruby: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
901 West 1st Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Men.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2013 via mobile

Good location near the Knitting Factory & downtown. Nice bed. Everything else was pretty awful. Our "suite" was a dim, shabby room with an unfinished bathroom (no TP holder, construction measurements written on the shower enclosure, no shelf/soap holder in shower, etc). We tried this place b/c it was reasonably priced but for an additional $60 - $90 you can stay @ the Montvale or Davenport which are great.

  • Stayed March 2013
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Connell, Washington
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Maid-Modern Love this place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

This is THE place to stay in downtown Spokane. For a King room with parking $80. The room was super clean the Maids do a wonderful job and the bed was very comfortable. From check in to check out the staff was very friendly and accommodating. The General Manager does a GREAT job keeping this place running smooth. The bar tender at the Starlight Lounge knew her drinks and made sure my wife and I had a nice pre funk, with some new friends we met at the hotel, before heading out to the Knitting Factory (that is literally across the street). Talk about location, if you plan on a Knitting Factory concert and are looking for a nice, modern, clean and safe hotel, look no further than The Hotel Ruby! They offer room/concert package getaways so check their site before you buy your tickets from the Knitting Factory. The Ruby just might have a deal waiting for you. I can't wait to stay at the Ruby again. Thank you for making our trip to see The Reverend Horton Heat a memorable one.

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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Colville, WA
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Location, Location, Location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

Location is as important for a hotel as for a home. In Spokane, the little Ruby hotel is owned by Mr. Dickey and his wife who have just purchased the Bing (an historical landmark theater) who are doing major reconstrution there. The Ruby is a skip and a hop across the street to the Davenport Hotel which is delighted to share it's glorious lobby as Spokane's Livingroom. I've cozied up with a book or journal in the lobby in one of its huge sofas. The Ruby offers parking, senior rate, and a fun little bar with savvy young bartenders. It's clean. Lots of original paintings inside and out. I love\being greeted at night by the sparkles in their sidewalk up to the little reception area.

I won't rave on and on. This is my secret hideaway, very affordable, safe and quiet. Shusshhh.don't tell anyone I told you.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Awesome 2 night stay at Hotel Ruby”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2013

The room we stayed in was clean and the decor was very modern and artsy. It was a pleasant surprise. The staff was very friendly and helpful, our car battery died one morning and the staff immediately jumped in to help. Another great thing about this hotel was the completely free breakfast every morning with a good selection and Thomas Hammer coffee. The location is perfect as it is only blocks away from the mall and theatres and several of the top rated restaurants in Spokane. We will definitely return.

Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Modern decor, very clean, great location and fantastic price. Staff was outstanding.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2013 via mobile

We enjoyed our stay @ Hotel Ruby. We were greeted with a warm welcome, put into a very clean and comfortable room that was close to downtown Spokane and the nightlife it has. We will definitely stay there again.

  • Stayed February 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Additional Information about Hotel Ruby

Also Known As:
Rodeway Inn Spokane
Spokane Rodeway Inn
Address: 901 West 1st Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201
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Region: United States > Washington > Spokane
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Suites
Hotel Style:
#2 Best Value Hotels in Spokane
#12 Family Hotels in Spokane
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hotel Ruby is centrally located in the heart of downtown Spokane's Entertainment District. This hotel is across from the Knitting Factory Concert House, Bing Crosby Theatre, Fox Theater, and a few blocks from the Spokane Convention Center and the INB Performing Arts Center. It is a short walk to Riverfront Park with all its attractions, including the river walk, Gondola, River Park Square Mall and AMC Theaters, as well as many great restaurants. Area hospitals including Shriner's Children's Hospital, Deaconess and Sacred Heart are a 3 minute drive. This downtown Spokane hotel offers continental breakfast, free wireless internet, free parking, on-site laundry and pets are welcome with additional charges. ... more   less 
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