Hotel Indigo

Spokane sort of snuck up on me. All of a sudden, I was here. The hotel is in the entertainment district, which I would use the word "gritty" to describe. This is an IHG hotel, so I used points, but it isn't a Holiday Inn! The parking is $30 extra and valet only. I asked when I checked in, whether the parking was secure. I packed my overnight bag separately and didn't plan on bringing in my big suitcase. Definitely wouldn't have parked in the street overnight here!

I was upgraded, but I cannot say for the life of me what the upgrade was. It is a smallish room on the 2nd floor. It is also over an art gallery that is blasting music with a lot of bass. Other than that, the room is nice.

After getting settled in, I walked around the neighborhood. There is some sort of concert going on that is attracting young women wearing short dresses and cowboy boots. It is also prom night. Bottom line...great people watching!

I am currently at the hotel restaurant, Dona Magnolia. I had a cocktail and some arancini for dinner. They have an amazing bar, and I've been chatting with the bartender all evening. Very nice person.

It is.time for bed. Tomorrow is my first day of "Cowgirl Camp!"Read more