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Hotel Ruby

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Bing Crosby Theater

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Cocktail bar
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Front of property
LCD TV
Lobby
Hotel Ruby in Downtown Spokane offers local breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and amenities like laundry, luggage storage, and multilingual concierge. Bike to Riverfront Park or relax at the bar after visiting Spokane Arena.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Standard King

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Premium King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Premium Double Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Standard Queen

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Double Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
901 W 1st Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201

What's nearby

  • Knitting Factory - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Riverfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Spokane Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Spokane Arena - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gonzaga University - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Spokane Intermodal Center - 8 min walk
  • Spokane International Airport (GEG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brews Bros Coffee Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Garden Party - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Volstead Act - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Domini Sandwiches - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wooden City Spokane - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ruby

Hotel near Knitting Factory
Located close to Bing Crosby Theater and Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, Hotel Ruby provides free breakfast (local cuisine), laundry facilities, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free bicycle rentals, self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, an elevator, and concierge services
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured self parking on site (USD 5 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Sapphire Lounge

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 11:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Tourism fee: USD 10.91 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Secured self parking fee: USD 5.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel Ruby
Hotel Ruby Spokane
Ruby Hotel
Ruby Spokane
Hotel Ruby Hotel
Hotel Ruby Spokane
Hotel Ruby Hotel Spokane

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Ruby pet-friendly?

Yes, Hotel Ruby allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel Ruby?

Self parking is available for USD 5.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ruby?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ruby?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Ruby located?

Located in Downtown Spokane, this hotel is steps from Bing Crosby Theater, Knitting Factory, and Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox. Riverfront Park and First Interstate Center for the Arts are also within 15 minutes. Spokane Intermodal Center is 8 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hotel Ruby Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

2.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 544 out of 1112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1112 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Damiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is my second stay at Hotel Ruby, I would keep coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to activities,, shopping. breakfast was quick and easy, but good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for a short stay, staff was awesome! Great quality free breakfast at the cafe next door, excluding coffee, but so worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myrriah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Breakfast was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great value when you need a simple place to crash. Love the free breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly, wonderful breakfast nextdoor. Nice boutique hotel, really enjoyed staying somewhere different with our pups. Lovely city to explore during the day!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were so delighted to find out that you get 2 free drinks and free breakfast with your room!!! The breakfast was amazing and lots of choices!! Cooked to order! This is obviously an old motel that has been re
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy clean room. Parking was tight but there is a second lot available. Easy access to Spokane's downtown center and the riverfront parks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, hotel staff welcoming. Parking on property is limited but overflow lot was only a block away. Would book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Minor issue with the shower and the maintenance person fixed it within 10 minutes. The area is perfect for shows at the pavilion, and so many good bars and restaurants nearby. Simply lodging but clean, super good location, and the staff seem to really take pride in their service to guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is awesome! Very convenient to stay in the middle of downtown close to shopping, dining and dancing! The room and property is very well upkept. I must say im impressed. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place in downtown Spokane. Not enough parking at the hotel though Had to park on the street a block away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the local restaurant connections. Very friendly check- in staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place and convenient to all of downtown Spokane.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were pleased with the location, staff, and affordability of our stay downtown! Will return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could tell that this hotel works hard to make sure their guests feel safe. It was a pleasant stay for being downtown Spokane. Excellent breakfast, easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, comfy bed. The quality of the free breakfast in the cafe next door, made it worthwhile paying for your coffee. Staff was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Samson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Art

Liked: Amenities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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