Axel's take: 8.6/10
A characterful downtown base with comfortable rooms, helpful staff and paid-parking trade-offs. A historic, boutique-style mid-range hotel in downtown Spokane, scored for what it is.
Hotel Indigo is a historic, boutique-style mid-range hotel, and we'd pick it for a downtown stay with more personality than the usual chain property. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise spacious rooms, comfortable beds, cleanliness and helpful staff; recent Tripadvisor reviews reinforce that picture. It's particularly convenient for the Fox Theater and Knitting Factory.
The main compromises are practical: valet parking costs extra, breakfast isn't automatically included, and there's no pool. The hotel also hosts weekend jazz in its restaurant. A recent Expedia guest mentions active freight trains nearby, so light sleepers should request a quieter room. We'd skip it if free parking, a pool or dependable nighttime silence matters more than downtown character.
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Best for: concert and theater trips; couples exploring downtown; travelers who prefer historic character
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Watch out for: paid valet parking; possible freight-train noise; no pool
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Location: Walkable entertainment-district setting close to the Fox Theater and Knitting Factory.
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Rooms: Guests frequently praise spacious rooms, comfortable beds and distinctive decor; light sleepers should request a quieter room.
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Cleanliness: Strong overall: Booking.com and Expedia cleanliness ratings exceed nine out of ten.
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Service: Helpful, welcoming staff are a consistent strength across recent Expedia and Tripadvisor reviews.
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Amenities: Restaurant and bar, weekend jazz, 24-hour gym and free Wi-Fi; no pool.
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Fees and surprises: Valet parking and dogs incur fees; check whether your booking includes breakfast.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Indigo Spokane Downtown by IHG, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.