Cocktail bar

Reviews of Hotel Ruby

3 out of 5
Hotel Ruby
901 W 1st Ave, Spokane, WA

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1005 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Rosa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is not very accommodating, however the customer service was very nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Kathy - GM on Apr 18, 2024
Dear Rosa, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. I am sorry to read your comment about the property not being accommodating. While I am not sure what occurred, please know we only intend for good. Thanks for mentioning the staff. The team does work hard to provide exemplary service so thank you, most kindly for your mentions. Thanks again, Rosa and take care.

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s an older building but it has been well maintained and is in a convenient location to get to events at the Podium and the Arena. The staff are very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Ruby Hospitality Staff on Apr 17, 2024
Thank you for staying with us and for leaving a review. We are so glad you had such a good experience.

2/10 Terrible

Brittany, Libby

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Kathy - GM on Apr 15, 2024
Hi Brittany, thank you for taking the time to submit your opinion. Clearly we did not meet your expectations and for that, I apologize. Thanks again for sharing and know we appreciate your candor. Wishing you well.

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, convenient location, clean and great price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Front desk on Apr 12, 2024
Thank you for kind review. We truly appreciate it and you. I will pass this along to our staff. Hope to see you soon.

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Alexandria on Apr 7, 2024
Thank you John for your 5 out of 5 rating. It was our pleasure to host you and look forward to doing so again!

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the convenience of this property downtown!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Kathy - GM on Apr 5, 2024
Thank you, Timothy for your great comment and for your score! Yes, we are centrally located to so many wonderful events, venues and shopping located downtown! Hopefully you had an opportunity to relax at the Sapphire while you were staying with us. Thanks again!

2/10 Terrible

Pullo

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We didn’t like anything about the property. We checked out after one night and checked into another hotel because I didn’t feel safe staying there with my daughter.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Kathy - GM on Apr 2, 2024
Dear Pullo, thank you for your candor. I am sorry you feel this way. Rest assured, there are no safety issues in staying at Hotel Ruby. We, along with other properties located downtown, have a security presence. I respect your concerns, I certainly appreciate your honesty too.

8/10 Good

Shellie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly check in staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Front Desk on Apr 1, 2024
Thank you very much for your kind words. We are glad your stay was good. Hope you have a great summer.

10/10 Excellent

Teri, Spokane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Front Desk on Apr 1, 2024
We appreciate the amazing review! We hope to see you again soon!

8/10 Good

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Highlands Ranch

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and comfortable! The staff was nice and professional..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Staff on Mar 28, 2024
Thank you for staying with us and for leaving a review!

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly surprised by our comfy bed. It was a great place to walk to venues, restaurants, and shops. And the Lounge was a perfect place to enjoy a nightcap and unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Staff on Mar 27, 2024
Thank you for staying with us and for leaving a review. We are glad you enjoyed the Sapphire Lounge.

10/10 Excellent

LaTisha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an ok place. Overpriced for the room size. Charged me for makeup on towel which is a first ever but I guess. Rude housekeepers.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Kathy - GM on Mar 27, 2024
Dear La Tisha, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! I am so sorry to read your mention of Housekeeping. Please know your experience was not our intention. I intend to follow up with the Housekeeping Manager to address her team. I'm glad you found the property and location to be "ok." We are centrally located in the entertainment district and with the Sapphire Lounge located on property, we do have a convenient yet special location. Thanks again for selecting us and know we look forward to having you back. Best wishes.

6/10 Okay

Ronelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from front desk on Mar 25, 2024
Thank you for your review

4/10 Poor

Joel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not boutique, but a noisy motel with pretty blah rooms. Not great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from front desk on Mar 25, 2024
thank you for your review

10/10 Excellent

Brandie

Generally a great budget option, we were here during March madness so more expensive than usual. Clean and super friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Ruby Front Desk on Mar 23, 2024
Thank you very much! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and would be happy to see you again.

8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Ruby Hotel Staff on Mar 23, 2024
Thank you for staying with us and for leaving a review.

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from mercedes on Mar 17, 2024
We appreciate the amazing review! We hope to see you again soon!Best,Front Desk

10/10 Excellent

Beau

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect and rooms are easily accessible. Anytime we want to see a show, get food and explore the city we stay at Hotel Ruby!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Kathy - GM on Mar 12, 2024
Dear Beau! Thank you very much for your wonderful message! Yes, we are located so centrally to so many incredible entertainment and dining venues which makes it so convenient to visit downtown! We do look forward to seeing you back with us!

6/10 Okay

Juli

hot water pipe made loud groaning noise whenever i used it. parking is limited. Room next to mine had loud occupants several nights in a row. room was very clean, staff was great and resteraunt on site was fantastic
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Front Desk on Mar 6, 2024
Thank you for staying with us. I'm sorry about your neighbors. I am always available to ask neighbors to quiet down or move rooms to make your stay more enjoyable. Hope to see you next time your in Spokane.

4/10 Poor

nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was as advertised. However, the parking situation was inadequate. I parked in the designated overflow and my truck had the glass shattered and the interior was vandalized. The hotel gave me $10. I won't be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Kathy - GM on Mar 4, 2024
Dear Nick, I do apologize on behalf of Ruby Hospitality for the issue with your truck. I do know our Security team worked to locate your vehicle but noted in the Saturday, 3/2/24 evening security report, that they could not locate your vehicle. I completely understand how upsetting this can be but you must know, this is and was not our intention. I will reach out to you to discuss the location of your vehicle so I can understand what occurred. We apologize, Nick.

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, easily accessible location in downtown Spokane. Very noisy though due to the old building. Staff was wonderful help and parking was only $5!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Kathy - GM on Mar 4, 2024
Dear Tiffany, thank you for taking the time to share your opinion! We are so pleased to read you enjoyed your stay with us. Yes, our location is perfect to all downtown Spokane has to offer and we are so pleased you decided to share your time with us. Yes, the building is older but as you can see, we do our best to keep it updated, clean and safe for our guests! We look forward to having you back!

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff! Comfortable and clean room. I left a neck pillow and they called an hour after we left. They willingly mailed it to me.Very grateful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Kathy - GM on Mar 4, 2024
Dear Anita, thank you for your thoughtful review! We are so pleased to read you enjoyed your stay! Yes, our staff is wonderful and we appreciate you for noticing! Your neck pillow should be delivered tomorrow! Thanks again for allowing us to serve your needs and know we look forward to having you back!

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you're going to the Knitting Factory, this is a clean, affordable spot.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Montvale Front Desk on Feb 19, 2024
Thank you so much for the kind review! We hope that you'll stay with us again in the future, please travel safe until then!

8/10 Good

Donald, Odessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located to food, shopping and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Front Desk on Feb 19, 2024
Thank you for choosing Hotel Ruby we hope to see you again in the future

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
dark, desolate, and dodgy. very surprised someone awarded this place three stars. but i can understand why there are no refunds once you see the place. im not certain there is another guest in this hotel with us.
Response from Kathy - GM on Feb 22, 2024
Dear Daniel, thank you for your candor. I do apologize for your perception of us. While our property is older, we have worked really hard to keep the hotel fresh with new beds and security. I'm so sorry we didn't meet your expectations. We are so lucky to be so central to so many wonderful things to do downtown but clearly we missed our mark with you. Thanks again for being honest as it is guests like you that help keep us sharp and working to be better every day.

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room for the$$$$$$
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Alexandria on Feb 10, 2024
Thank you for choosing Hotel Ruby, we hope you'll stay with us again in the future.

2/10 Terrible

Brendan, East Wenatchee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Evidently there was a staff meeting at a neighboring motel so i had to walk acouple blocks to check in at 1015pm in a rather sketchy area that time of night. After check in i went to have a nightcap at bar attatched to hotel with hours closing at midnight and when i walked in i was told last call happened 20 minutes prior and i had to leave. This is probably my 5th stay with ruby might not book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Kathy - GM on Feb 2, 2024
Dear Brendan, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I apologize on behalf of the team for the inconvenience of having to walk to the Steam Plant Hotel. I walk that area myself, yet with all due respect, I don't see that area as a threat as the City has patrols and the area is well lit. I am sorry we made you walk though. Regarding the Sapphire Lounge, yes, mid-week we don't stay open if there is no activity. Weekends are different because there is always something happening downtown. I absolutely understand the disappointment when you just want a night cap and there is nowhere to go. I get it and for that I am sorry. Should you decide to return, please ask the front desk at Hotel Ruby to check with the Sapphire on their intentions. In the future, if we know you are coming, we will keep the lights on for you. : ) Wishing you well and thanks again, Brendan.

10/10 Excellent

DBenjamin

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, convenient, reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from mercedes on Jan 31, 2024
We appreciate the great review! We hope to see you again soon!Best,Front Desk

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's right across the street from The Knitting Factory (concert venue)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from mercedes on Jan 23, 2024
We appreciate the amazing review! We hope to see you again soon!Best,Front Desk

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Front Desk on Feb 4, 2024
Thank you for choosing Hotel Ruby for your stay we hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

lon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from mercedes on Jan 9, 2024
We appreciate the great review! We hope to see you again soon!Best,Front Desk

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Always an amazing stay, staff is always so friendly and always treat all guest and pets like family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Kathy - GM on Feb 2, 2024
Dear Brandi, thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and thrilled to read your comments about our team. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and look forward to having you back!

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from mercedes on Dec 31, 2023
We appreciate your amazing review! We hope to see you again soon!Best,Front Desk

8/10 Good

Pam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place
Everthing was really good. I only had 2 minor issues. The body ahampoo was empty in the shower. And i guess there is a trick to get the hair dryer to work, that they should give instruction for.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from mercedes on Dec 31, 2023
We appreciate the great review and the feedback! We are in the process of correcting those errors. We hope to see you back again soon!Best,Front Desk

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Okay, not amazing
The concept is great, and the owners did a good job converting an old motel. You can tell they put thought into making the rooms as comfortable and accommodating as possible, but it still had a touch of dinginess. The carpet, for instance, is old and dirty. Overall, we had a fine stay, but I would look for somewhere else to stay if I ever returned to Spokane.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Ruby Staff on Dec 28, 2023
Thank you for staying with us and for leaving a review. We appreciate your feedback. We are currently working to refresh our rooms and facilities from a very busy summer season, and hope we are given an opportunity to regain your business in the future. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient if going to concert at knitting factory
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from mercedes on Dec 31, 2023
We appreciate your amazing review! We hope to see you again soon!Best,Front Desk

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Kathy - GM on Dec 23, 2023
Thank you, Jamie! We are so pleased to see our score. Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday. Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you soon.

8/10 Good

Warren

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Kathy - GM on Dec 20, 2023
Thank you, Warren! We are happy to see you had a nice stay with us. Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from mercedes on Dec 18, 2023
We appreciate your amazing review! We hope to see you again soon!Best,Front Desk

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from mercedes on Dec 18, 2023
We appreciate your amazing review! We hope to see you again soon!Best,Front Desk

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from mercedes on Dec 18, 2023
We appreciate your great review! We hope to see you again soon!Best,Front Desk

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Normally I stay at this hotel even though I'm local to spokane. Always had nothing but good reviews for this place. At my last stay earlier this month, an iPad and a handheld mirror of decent size, that's why I'm going to miss it, was left in the room. Should I have been a better client to double check my room yes. But the fact that it was not reported by housekeeping staff when they clean the room and then the response by management was very disingenuous. Unfortunately now I will have to find another local hotel when I do events downtown. I'm sad to not stay here again due to how things were handled.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Kathy - GM on Dec 20, 2023
Dear Amanda, thank you for taking my call. It was nice to speak with you. I do sincerely apologize for the experience and the time it took to rectify. As discussed, I will return your items this week and please know we are looking forward to having you back. Until then, here's wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property and the location. Great if you are attending a show at fox theater. As it's only a block from the location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Austin, Hotel Ruby Staff on Dec 16, 2023
Thank you Nicholas, we pride ourselves on our proximity to the entertainment in Spokane! Thank you for the kind review and your patronage, we hope you'll stay with us again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Austin, Front Desk Staff on Dec 16, 2023
Thank you for the kind review Tiffany! We're always grateful for such glowing praise, and we hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future! Travel safe until then!

10/10 Excellent

Ablaza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Austin, Front Office Lead on Dec 8, 2023
Thank you for the kind review Ablaza! We hope you'll stay with us again in the future. Until then, travel safe!

10/10 Excellent

Jill, Kellogg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from mercedes on Dec 5, 2023
We appreciate the amazing review! We hope to see you again soon!Best,Front Desk

6/10 Okay

Allen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property is good (central). But overall it is somewhat rundown. The room was clean, but it would have been nice to have an extra blanket. The staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from mercedes on Dec 5, 2023
We appreciate the great review as well as the feedback! I am so glad to hear that the staff was friendly! If you decide to return in the future, please don't hesitate to ask for any extras that may be needed. We would be more than willing to accommodate such an ask! We hope to see you again soon!Best,Front Desk

8/10 Good

Laurie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient to downtown restaurants and bars but noisy and needs updating!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Brian on Dec 1, 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and will look into improving those issues. Best,Front Desk

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Austin, Ruby Hotel Staff on Dec 16, 2023
Thank you so much for the kind review Nathan! We hope that you'll stay with us again in the future, please travel safe until then!