Spokane, WA 

1899 House Bed & Breakfast

 
1728 West 1st Ave
Spokane, WA 99201 US

(509)301-1377
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Rates: $150 to $190
Total Rooms: 2
Overall Rating: 5 hearts (1 review)

Description

Circa 1899. Originally home to Spokane's third mayor, this Queen Anne Victorian has been carefully restored and now features two guest rooms. The Dora Bruce Powell Room boasts an antique queen bed, Jacuzzi tub, and views of the city lights. A wet bar and a seven-foot rain and jetted shower are the highlights of the larger Rigby Suite; an optional sleeping couch creates space for a third guest. Winter flannel sheets make for cozy nights and seating on the side yard provides a cool respite in warmer months. Modern amenities include Wi-Fi, high definition televisions with DVD players, and a kitchenette in the second floor common room. Continental breakfast is provided each morning. Conveniently located in the walker-friendly Browne's Addition neighborhood, the inn is two blocks from the restaurants in Cannon Circle, three blocks from Coeur d'Alene Park, and one mile from the heart of downtown.Location: City/Urban and Browne's Addition is bordered on 2 sides by rivers.

Room Detail

The Rigsby Sute
The larger Rigsby Suite is located on the south face of the second floor. It has a queen bed, and a twin bed that folds out of its loveseat, so can accommodate three comfortably. Rigsby is decorated in natural wood, with sage green walls and gold, sage and black area rugs. It is sunny and bright, and accented with local Washington and other historic artwork. Rigsby has a wet bar and wine cooler for your convenience. It has a private bath with a large walk-in shower; its floor is decorated with Cuban tiles. It has a smart tv, and wi-fi is free. Rigsby has a private closet as well, perfect for holding your personal belongings when not in use. Once checked in, your breakfast certificates will be waiting for you. The suite has a combination lock, as does the private guest entry, so no keys or cards are necessary; you can come and go as you wish!
Rates: $170 - $245
Type of bed: Queen, Twin

 
Dora Suite
The Dora Suite, located on the Northeast corner of the 2nd floor, and overlooking the east patio's canopy of trees, is serene and quiet. It has a Victorian-Asian feel, and hosts a lovely selection of books to enjoy in one of the wingbacks, if you haven't brought your own. It is done in muted lavenders and grays, and sleeps two in a queen bed, located in an alcove. The suite has a private bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and hand shower for deep relaxation. A large closet, bureau and luggage rack keep your suitcases and personal belongings out of sight. This suite also has a smart tv, and wi-fi is free. Gift certificates for your chosen breakfasts will be waiting for you! Each suite has a combination lock system, so no keys or cards are necessary; your issued combination will also operate the private guest entry door.
Rates: $160 - $190
Type of bed: Queen

 


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Rooms & Rates

Rates: $150 to $190
Payment types accepted include Visa, Master Card, Personal Checks, American Express and Discover.
Rooms: This property has 2 total guest accommodations, 1 with whirlpool, 2 suites.
The types of beds available include Twin and Queen.

Policies

Minimum Stay Requirements: There is no minimum stay requirement; however, we do not accommodate last-minute arrangements. Same day reservations must be made before three o'clock. Additionally, if a guest arrives, checks in, and then checks out the same day, one day's stay will be charged.
Cancellation: 72 hours
Pets: Innkeepers pets on premises, At this writing (Sept. 2022), our longstanding cat greeter has passed away and but we do plan on getting another. Please tell the Innkeeper if you have allergies.
Smoking: Outside Only.

Services & Amenities

Types of meals: Restaurant off Premises, Coffee, tea, cocoa may be made in-room by guests as they wish. With the onset of Covid-19, its many variants, food services have ceased. Rather, guests are provided with gift cards to nearby local restaurants or coffee houses (no chain providers), decided during the booking process and with the Innkeeper.
Amenities In Room: DVD, Wireless Internet Access, Heating, Bath Amenities, Television, Cable TV and Air Conditioning.
Amenities On Site: In-house wi-fi is included. Each suite has a smart tv. The Dora Suite has a Jacuzzi tub with a hand shower.
Languages Spoken: Some Spanish

Activities

Events Hosted: Romantic Getaways, Honeymoons and Please ask the Innkeeper.

Historic Interest

This is a nationally- and locally-registered historic home, built in 1899 by the tenth Mayor of Spokane. His family owned the home for over fifty years continually, with the last grandchild raised here passing away in the early 2000s. Louie and Lynn have worked continually since 2002 to restore its second floor to four individual suites, and to renovate their first floor living space and exterior to its original glory.

Romantic Interest

This is a historically happy home; it was built by the tenth mayor of Spokane in 1899 for the love of his life, Dora, and they raised their children and grands here for over 50 years. Since 2002, Louie and Gillian have worked to restore its eventual six apartments (added-in after the Korean War) to four second floor guest suites and a main floor living area. Two of those (almost three!) are now complete and available. Gillian and Louie occupy the first floor, which is nearly restored. These suites are full of happy spirits, long-loving. They are decorated in calming, serene colors, each self-contained with private baths (Dora has a jacuzzi tub!), and are adorned with candle light (now electric and on timers), seasonal flowers and chocolates for all guests. They have a private guest entry, so that each party can come and go at-will. Sleeping areas do not abut common walls.