Since the expansion of the casino and construction of the hotel in 2009, Northern Quest Resort & Casino, located near Spokane, Washington, has been an Inland Northwest destination offering world-class fine dining and a premium spa experience.
With its unique design honoring the history, traditions and culture of the Kalispel Native American tribe, luxurious rooms and suites, upscale amenities and access to some of the best entertainment acts in the country, this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel appeals to a wide variety of guests and visitors from around the world.
With its unique design honoring the history, traditions and culture of the Kalispel Native American tribe, luxurious rooms and suites, upscale amenities and access to some of the best entertainment acts in the country, this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel appeals to a wide variety of guests and visitors from around the world.
Our Inspector's Highlights
- The hotel is also home to the Four-Star La Rive Spa, the perfect place to unwind after a long day on the casino floor. Products, services and treatments at the spa reflect a commitment to nature and the healing elements of native traditions, with an emphasis on the use of gentle organic products, essential oils and tranquil scents.
- For Pacific Northwest fine dining, head to Masselow’s offering the best locally sourced ingredients from the land and sea (like bison rib-eye or seared Pacific swordfish with Meyer lemon cilantro burre blanc) and a robust wine list featuring local and regional selections.
- Entertainment is offered all year round at this Spokane resort, but the annual Outdoor Summer Concert Series brings in top-name acts across all musical genres. Past performers have included Journey with Pat Benatar and Loverboy as well as Kelly Clarkson with The Fray and Carolina Liar.
- The Four-Star Northern Quest Resort & Casino plays host to Legends of Fire, the only premium cigar lounge in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to an impressive selection of cigars, the lounge also features a curated selection of fine spirits and elegant appetizers.
- The Spokane resort offers over 1,650 games on its 55,000 square foot casino floor for every level of gambler, from penny to $20 slots.
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- When the Kalispel Tribe of Indians invested in the creation of Northern Quest Resort & Casino, there was a deliberate decision to integrate the tribe’s rich cultural history into the design style, like the exquisite 21-foot chandelier with hand-blown glass cattails representing the circle of life above the central staircase.
- For a literal blend of bar and casino, head to Liquid, a laid-back lounge serving up cocktails alongside 24 bar-top games.
- Need a caffeine fix? The espressos and coffees at Cravings are exclusive blends made just for Northern Quest Resort & Casino by Cravens Coffee, a specialty roaster in Spokane.
The Rooms
- The 250 spacious rooms and suites — the largest suite is more than 1,350 square feet — at Northern Quest Resort & Casino near Spokane are decorated in a contemporary and urban style.
- Luxurious linens and upscale fabrics with subtle Native American design elements complement the clean lines of the architecture and accessories while ambient lighting and the use of natural stone create an oasis of comfort and sophistication.
- Special touches in every room of the Four-Star hotel include flat-panel HDTVs, Wi-Fi, Keurig coffee makers, daily newspaper delivery and luxe spa bathroom amenities.
- Rooms also offer complimentary valet and overnight parking, area-wide transportation, access to the fitness center and indoor pool.
The Restaurants
- From the area’s first Fatburger franchise to home-style Italian cooking (Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen) to noodles (Fai's Noodle House) to frozen yogurt (Yogoshop), anything you’re in the mood to eat can be found at one of the 14 restaurants and lounges at Northern Quest Resort & Casino.
- EPIC sports restaurant attracts fans with its 30-by-10-foot HDTV screen, and you can bet on the horses at The Turf Club while sipping on a signature cocktail right on the casino floor.
- The flagship eatery at the Spokane hotel is Masselow’s, a fine-dining restaurant featuring food that is inspired by the resort’s regional tribal heritage. Expect dishes like bison rib-eye steak or lobster pot pie with béchamel, kurobuta bacon, vegetables, red potatoes and apple-pear chutney.
- No casino resort would be complete without a Vegas-style buffet, and that’s exactly what you’ll find at River’s Edge, serving over 100 items nightly. The all-you-can-eat establishment also serves a weekend brunch until 3pm.
Getting There
100 North Hayford Road, Airway Heights, Washington 99001
TEL877-871-6772
TEL877-871-6772
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