Best Dog-Friendly Hotels in Spokane, Washington for 2026
Find Spokane's best dog-friendly hotels for 2026, with real pet fees, size limits, leash-rule pointers for Riverfront Park, and wildfire-smoke tips.
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Spokane’s walkable downtown, riverfront trails, and steady stream of festivals and events make it an easy city to visit with a dog. BringFido lists more than 87 pet-friendly lodging options in the area, and TripAdvisor shows over 23,000 traveler reviews touching on the city’s pet-friendly hotel scene - a sign there’s real demand and real competition for dog owners’ business. This guide covers eight verified downtown stays, what each one actually charges per dog, the size limits you need to know before you book, general leash-rule guidance for Riverfront Park, and how to plan around wildfire-smoke air quality if you’re visiting in late summer.
Why Spokane Works for Dog Travelers
Spokane’s downtown core is walkable to concerts, dining, shopping, and nightlife, which matters if you’re trying to tire out a dog without renting a car for every outing. Riverfront Park and the Centennial Trail sit at the edge of downtown, and several of the hotels on this list advertise being steps away from one or both - useful if your dog needs a real walk rather than a lap around a parking lot before bed.
Pricing reflects the demand. Kayak data shows pet-friendly rooms starting around $128 per night at 3-star hotels and $157 at 4-star properties in Spokane, and a momondo snippet puts the average pet-friendly hotel rate in the city at about $145 per night. Those figures line up with what you’ll see across the stays below: most of the mid-range chains price in that band, while the boutique and historic options run higher depending on room type and date.
Before you dig into the list, it’s worth knowing that “pet-friendly” is not a single standard. Some properties charge a flat fee per stay regardless of how many nights you book; others charge per pet, per night, with a cap. Some cap dog weight; others don’t cap it at all but limit you to two dogs. None of that is obvious from a search results page, so treat the breakdowns below as your shortcut past the fine print.
The Best Places to Stay
One quirk worth flagging up front: the historic Davenport property shows up three times in the list below, under slightly different listing names and booking search links - “The Historic Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection,” “Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection,” and “The Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection.” These appear to be the same landmark hotel indexed separately across booking platforms rather than three different buildings. We’ve kept each listing intact with its own booking link below so you can compare the exact search result you land on, but don’t be surprised if you end up looking at the same front desk either way - it’s worth double-checking room type, rate, and pet-fee wording on whichever link you click before you commit.
Hotel Ruby - Downtown Spokane
Price range: $160-$280 per night
Hotel Ruby is a boutique property within a one-minute walk of Riverfront Park and downtown’s restaurants, theaters, and nightlife. It offers a complimentary hot breakfast each morning and a dedicated dog-friendly patio on the riverside, giving you a car-free option for a quick outdoor break between meetings or dinner plans.
Pet fee: $25 per dog per stay, max 2 dogs, per the hotel’s dog policy page.
Pros: Central location, hot breakfast included, on-site dog patio.
Cons: Flat per-stay fee still adds to the total even on a short trip.
The Historic Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection - Riverfront District
Price band: varies by room type and date
This 1914 landmark pairs historic architecture with an indoor pool, a full spa, and multiple on-site dining venues. It sits close to Riverfront Park and the Spokane River trail system, which makes it a solid pick if you want upscale amenities and easy access to green space in the same trip.
Pet fee: $57 per stay for up to 2 dogs of any size, per BringFido’s listing.
Pros: No size limit on dogs, indoor pool and spa, close to river trails.
Cons: Higher nightly rates than the mid-range chains on this list.
Hotel Indigo Spokane Downtown
Price range: $128-$157 per night
A modern boutique hotel in the heart of downtown that allows up to two dogs, capped at 75 lb each, and charges $20 per pet per night with a $100 maximum for the stay. A pet relief area nearby adds some convenience if your dog needs a quick break between activities.
Pet fee: $20 per pet per night, capped at $100 per stay.
Pros: Reasonable, capped fee; central location; nearby pet relief area.
Cons: 75 lb weight limit rules out many large-breed dogs.
Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection
Price range: $128-$157 per night
This is the second of the three Davenport listings noted above - same historic luxury brand, same spa and indoor pool amenities, indexed under a slightly different name and booking search link. It allows up to two dogs of any size for the same $57 per-stay pet fee as the other Davenport listings.
Pet fee: $57 per stay for up to 2 dogs of any size.
Pros: No size restriction, elegant historic setting, full spa access.
Cons: One-time fee can still add up on a longer trip; confirm which listing you’re actually booking.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Spokane Downtown
Price range: $128-$157 per night
A budget-friendly chain option with complimentary breakfast and a straightforward pet policy: one dog up to 25 lb, at $15 per pet per night. It’s a good fit if you’re traveling with a small dog and want to keep the trip’s total cost predictable.
Pet fee: $15 per pet per night.
Pros: Low nightly pet fee, free breakfast included.
Cons: Limited to one dog, 25 lb maximum.
Apple Tree Inn
Price range: $128-$157 per night
An independently run, cozy inn with the same $15-per-pet-per-night fee structure and 25 lb, one-dog limit as La Quinta. Its smaller, quieter footprint tends to appeal to couples who want a low-key base rather than a big-brand lobby.
Pet fee: $15 per pet per night.
Pros: Affordable pet fee, quiet inn atmosphere.
Cons: Only one small dog permitted per room.
The Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection - Historic District
Price band: varies
The third Davenport listing in our data, again pointing to the same historic property with its indoor pool and award-winning dining, located steps from Riverfront Park and the Spokane River. The pet policy matches the other two Davenport entries.
Pet fee: $57 per stay for up to 2 dogs of any size, per BringFido’s listing.
Pros: Upscale historic architecture, prime downtown location, award-winning on-site dining.
Cons: Higher pet fee than most of the other options on this list.
Centennial Hotel Spokane - Adjacent to Riverfront Park & Centennial Trail
Price band: varies
A contemporary urban hotel with an on-site gym and a seasonal outdoor pool. Dogs of any size are welcome and multiple pets can stay together, according to the hotel’s BringFido listing. Its direct access to Riverfront Park and the Centennial Trail makes it a strong option if your dog needs real exercise, not just a hallway walk.
Pet fee: Not publicly listed; contact the hotel directly to confirm before booking.
Pros: No size restrictions, direct trail and park access, on-site gym for you.
Cons: Unclear pet fee means an extra phone call before you can budget the trip.
Pet Fees & What to Expect
Pet fees across these eight listings fall into two structures. The first is a flat, per-stay fee: Hotel Ruby charges $25 per dog for the entire stay (max 2 dogs), while all three Davenport listings charge $57 per stay for up to two dogs of any size. The second is a per-night model: La Quinta and Apple Tree both charge $15 per pet per night with a 25 lb limit, and Hotel Indigo charges $20 per pet per night with a $100 cap for the stay.
The math matters more than it looks like it should. A four-night stay at Hotel Ruby with two dogs adds a flat $50 to your bill no matter how long you stay past night one. A four-night stay at La Quinta with one small dog adds $60 - more than Hotel Ruby’s flat fee, even though the nightly fee looks smaller on paper. Run the actual math for your trip length before assuming a lower “per night” number is the better deal.
Centennial Hotel is the one property here where the fee isn’t published at all, so budget an extra step: call ahead and get the pet fee and any size or breed restrictions in writing before you arrive. That’s good practice everywhere, honestly - even hotels with a published policy sometimes apply it differently at the front desk than the website suggests, and a confirmation email is worth more than a policy page if there’s ever a dispute at check-in.
It’s also worth asking whether a property distinguishes between a non-refundable pet fee and a refundable pet deposit. None of the properties above are noted as charging a separate deposit, but policies change, so confirm at booking rather than assuming.
Leash Rules & Green Spaces
Riverfront Park and the Centennial Trail are the main outdoor draws for dog owners staying downtown, and several of the hotels above are within a short walk of one or both. As with any city park system, the general expectation is that dogs stay leashed in public areas unless you’re in a space specifically posted as off-leash - don’t assume otherwise just because a lawn looks open and empty. Ordinances, posted signage, and any designated off-leash zones can change, so check the official Spokane County Government site for current rules before you rely on a secondhand summary, including this one.
Trail etiquette matters as much as the letter of the law. Keep your dog close near road crossings and trailheads where cyclists and other walkers move fast, and don’t let a leash go slack around wildlife or other dogs you don’t know. Carry your own waste bags rather than relying on a trailhead dispenser being stocked - cleaning up promptly is what keeps a park’s pet-friendly reputation intact for the next visitor.
If you’re staying at one of the hotels with direct trail access, like Centennial Hotel or the Davenport properties, use that proximity strategically: a longer walk before checkout can tire out a dog that might otherwise be restless during a long drive home.
Air Quality & Summer Smoke Precautions
Late summer in the Inland Northwest, which includes Spokane, can bring wildfire smoke drifting in from regional fires. That’s worth planning around if you’re booking a summer trip, especially with a short-nosed breed or a dog with any known respiratory sensitivity - smoke affects dogs the same way it affects people, just without them being able to tell you their throat is scratchy.
Check local air-quality readings each morning of your trip rather than relying on how the sky looks; smoke can be thick enough to affect breathing before it’s visually obvious. On days when readings move into unhealthy ranges, the practical move is to shorten outdoor time, keep windows closed, and lean on the hotel’s air conditioning rather than pushing through a normal walking schedule. If you must be outside during heavier smoke, keep walks short and stick to hydration breaks rather than long play sessions.
Of the hotels above, Centennial Hotel notes an on-site gym, and the Davenport properties offer an indoor pool - both useful for your own routine on a smoky day, even though neither replaces a real outdoor walk for your dog.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Assuming “pet-friendly” means “no fee.” Every hotel on this list charges something, whether it’s a flat per-stay charge or a per-night rate. Confirm the total pet cost before you finalize a booking, not at check-in.
- Overlooking size and breed limits. Hotel Indigo’s 75 lb cap and La Quinta and Apple Tree’s 25 lb caps will get a larger dog turned away at the front desk if you didn’t check ahead.
- Skipping the leash rules. Public park leash expectations exist for a reason, and ignoring posted rules can mean fines or being asked to leave - check the current Spokane County rules rather than guessing.
- Ignoring air-quality conditions in summer. Wildfire smoke can build up quickly in the Inland Northwest; checking conditions each morning of a late-summer trip is worth the thirty seconds it takes.
- Forgetting to confirm the room type. Even a hotel with a clear pet policy may only allow dogs in specific rooms or floors; call ahead so you’re not renegotiating your reservation at the front desk with a tired dog in the lobby.
Booking and Packing Tips
A few habits make traveling with a dog to any city, Spokane included, noticeably smoother. Book directly with the hotel when you can, or at minimum call to confirm the pet policy listed online is still current - policies on aggregator sites and booking platforms can lag behind what a property actually enforces. Ask specifically whether the pet fee is charged per stay or per night, whether it’s refundable, and whether there’s a hard cap on the number or size of dogs per room, since those three details are exactly where the surprises above tend to hide.
Pack more than you think you’ll need for the room itself: a familiar bed or blanket, a backup leash, extra waste bags, enough medication to cover delays, and a copy of vaccination records in case a hotel or park asks for proof. A well-fitted harness is worth the extra bag space if your dog tends to pull around unfamiliar street noise and traffic.
Finally, treat the first walk in a new city as a scouting trip rather than a full outing. Stick close to the hotel, note where the nearest patch of grass or park entrance actually is, and save the longer Riverfront Park or Centennial Trail walk for once your dog has settled in. That small bit of patience on arrival tends to make the rest of the stay - fees, leash rules, and air quality included - a lot easier to manage.
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