How Axel worksAxel $102 a night vs $129 on Booking.com at Hotel Ruby, Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026: $27 a night less (21%). Seen Oct 13.
3-star hotel · 901 W 1st Ave, Spokane
Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Heating · Express check-in/check-out · Fire Extinguisher · Outdoor furniture · Upper floors accessible by elevator · Allergy-free rooms · Non-smoking rooms
Hotels in SpokaneA budget-friendly 3-star motel-style hotel in downtown Spokane
7.8/10
A good-value downtown base for shows, with small rooms and noise trade-offs.
Hotel Ruby is a budget-friendly 3-star with motel-style exterior corridors, not a polished boutique retreat. It's a strong pick for a downtown concert weekend: the Fox, Bing Crosby Theater and Knitting Factory are close, and restaurants are easy to reach on foot. Recent Tripadvisor and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise friendly staff, comfortable beds and generally clean rooms. The included cooked breakfast at Rosie's adds real value, though the hotel limits it to two guests per room.
The compromises are compact, basic rooms, uneven upkeep and recurring noise complaints, including thin walls and nearby trains. Paid courtyard parking is tight and can overflow elsewhere. A mandatory nightly entertainment fee applies even if you don't use the included drinks. We'd skip it for light sleepers or anyone expecting spacious rooms and full-service hotel facilities; late arrivals should confirm check-in arrangements.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com · traveloka.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$100 a night with Axel against $106 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $6 a night less (6%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $11/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$6/night less than Expedia (6%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$114 a night with Axel against $123 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $9 a night less (7%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $11/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$9/night less than Expedia (7%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$102 a night with Axel against $129 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $27 a night less (21%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $11/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$27/night less than Booking.com (21%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$115 a night with Axel against $129 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $14 a night less (11%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $11/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$14/night less than Booking.com (11%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$107 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $86 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable · includes $11/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$96 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $11/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 20 to Oct 28, 2026 · 8 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$96 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $11/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$94 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $11/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 19 to Dec 3, 2026 · 14 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$101 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $11/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 27, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$101 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $11/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 27, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$91 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $11/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Dec 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$90 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) · refundable · includes $11/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 6 to Jan 8, 2027 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Axel $102 a night vs $129 on Booking.com at Hotel Ruby, Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026: $27 a night less (21%). Seen Oct 13.
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A good-value downtown base for shows, with small rooms and noise trade-offs. A budget-friendly 3-star motel-style hotel in downtown Spokane, scored for what it is.
Hotel Ruby is a budget-friendly 3-star with motel-style exterior corridors, not a polished boutique retreat. It's a strong pick for a downtown concert weekend: the Fox, Bing Crosby Theater and Knitting Factory are close, and restaurants are easy to reach on foot. Recent Tripadvisor and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise friendly staff, comfortable beds and generally clean rooms. The included cooked breakfast at Rosie's adds real value, though the hotel limits it to two guests per room.
The compromises are compact, basic rooms, uneven upkeep and recurring noise complaints, including thin walls and nearby trains. Paid courtyard parking is tight and can overflow elsewhere. A mandatory nightly entertainment fee applies even if you don't use the included drinks. We'd skip it for light sleepers or anyone expecting spacious rooms and full-service hotel facilities; late arrivals should confirm check-in arrangements.
Best for: Concert and theater weekends; Budget-conscious downtown explorers; Short stays without luxury expectations
Watch out for: Thin walls and nearby train noise; Tight paid parking with overflow; Mandatory nightly entertainment fee
Location: Walkable entertainment-district base close to theaters, dining and Riverfront Park.
Rooms: Compact, basic motel-style rooms with microwaves and mini-fridges; noise insulation gets mixed reports.
Cleanliness: Mostly praised, but recent guests also report dust and occasional housekeeping lapses.
Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength; arrange late check-in ahead.
Amenities: Rosie's breakfast for up to two per room, Sapphire Lounge, seasonal bikes and off-site gym access; no on-site pool.
Fees and surprises: Mandatory nightly entertainment fee, paid parking, incidental deposit and dog fees; confirm overflow parking instructions.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Ruby, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com · traveloka.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Hotel Ruby within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $100 a night · includes $11 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $106 a night on Expedia | $6 a night less (6%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $114 a night · includes $11 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $123 a night on Expedia | $9 a night less (7%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $102 a night · includes $11 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $129 a night on Booking.com | $27 a night less (21%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $115 a night · includes $11 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $129 a night on Booking.com | $14 a night less (11%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $107 a night · includes $11 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $86 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 20 to Oct 28, 2026 · 8 nights · 1 adult | $96 a night · includes $11 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $96 a night · includes $11 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 19 to Dec 3, 2026 · 14 nights · 1 adult | $94 a night · includes $11 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 27, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $101 a night · includes $11 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 27, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $101 a night · includes $11 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Dec 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $91 a night · includes $11 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 6 to Jan 8, 2027 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $90 a night · includes $11 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
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