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Steam Plant Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Riverfront Park

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior detail
Free daily full breakfast
Front of property - evening/night
Reception
Steam Plant Hotel in Downtown Spokane offers continental breakfast, bicycles for Riverfront Park trails, an arcade room for evening fun, in-room WiFi for planning adventures, and a gym to maintain fitness routines.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Standard Double Room (Full) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room (Full)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Double Room (Queen) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room (Queen)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room (King) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room (King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room (Queen) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room (Queen)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
123 S. Post Street, Spokane, WA, 99201-3913

What's nearby

  • Knitting Factory - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Riverfront Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Spokane Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Spokane Arena - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Gonzaga University - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Spokane Intermodal Center - 8 min walk
  • Spokane, WA (SFF-Felts Field) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brews Bros Coffee Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Swing Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Volstead Act - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Domini Sandwiches - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zip's Drive In - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Steam Plant Hotel

Hotel near Riverfront Park
Located close to Spokane Convention Center and Spokane Arena, Steam Plant Hotel provides free full breakfast, laundry facilities, and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free bicycle rentals, self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • A TV in the lobby, a banquet hall, and 1 meeting room
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 51 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 5 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 60.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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 stay, plus a deposit of USD 25 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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
  • Service fee: USD 3.36 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 5.00 per night
  • Pet deposit: USD 25 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 60.00 (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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

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Howard Johnson Arts District Hotel
Howard Johnson Arts District Hotel Spokane Downtown
Howard Johnson Spokane Downtown Arts District
Ruby2 Hotel Spokane
Ruby2 Hotel
Ruby2 Spokane
Ruby2
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Steam Plant Hotel Hotel
Steam Plant Hotel Spokane
Steam Plant Hotel Hotel Spokane

Frequently asked questions

Is Steam Plant Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 25 per stay and a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Steam Plant Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 5.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Steam Plant Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 60.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Steam Plant Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Steam Plant Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Spokane, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Spokane Symphony and Riverfront Park. Spokane Convention Center and Spokane Arena are also within 1 mi (2 km). Spokane Intermodal Center is 8 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Steam Plant Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 637 out of 1363 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 1363 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1363 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1363 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 1363 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haydon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was super nice and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific hotel downtown great staff definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay for our friends 60th!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff at the desk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun staying in a small place downtown. Really appreciated the generous breakfast arrangement.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Clean rooms, wonderful location, easy parking and great+affordable dining options!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The person who checked us in was extremely kind and informative.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gennadiy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in agent was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
rosie breakfast ws very good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaeden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only place I’ll stay in Spokane. Best location ever affordable and clean what else do you need? Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Marie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean room, GREAT location, super comfy bed and amazing friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

brad

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome spot downtown. It felt dangerous. Great staff. Breakfast was memorable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to walk to restaurants and Riverside Park
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, tasty breakfast option included. Great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and train passing by wasnt as loud as expected
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast at Roses cafe was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Cynthia

Good stay for hookers
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jade was wonderful!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Justis

Great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, the rooms has everything you need. Always a good stay! Though this time our room had a little bit of a funky smell and did not feel as clean as usual.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast at Rosie’s!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jaunna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was close to the wedding we were at.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was amazing at hotel sister restaurant was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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