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Spokane's Landmark Montvale Hotel
Reopens after $3 million Renovation
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SPOKANE, WASH. � January 21, 2005 - ConoverBond Development announces the long anticipated opening of the Montvale Hotel.  Built in 1899 and abandoned in 1974, the 36-room Montvale re-opens as both Spokane�s �oldest� and �newest� hotel. 

�Renovating the hotel has been a goal of mine for a long time,� said Spokane Developer and Montvale Hotel Owner, Robert C. Brewster, Jr. �It�s good to finally see the building teaming with activity and welcoming guests. The Montvale is a warm and inviting hotel.�

The landmark Montvale Hotel combines turn of the century architecture with unique furnishings and excellent service. It will focus on providing guests a comfortable stay while honoring its colorful past. The long forgotten two-story atrium and balcony have been turned into an �urban lodge-like� space. Hotel rooms, lobby and atrium all have free high-speed wireless and network connectivity. Two state-of-the-art conference rooms are available with drop down screens and projectors. Many of the Montvale�s suites include flat panel LCD televisions, jetted tubs and fireplaces. In addition to the hotel�s European artwork and antiques, Spokane-area artists will display their work in the hotel�s lobby and two-story atrium.
 

History of the Montvale

Built in 1899 as the first in a series of buildings along West First Avenue, the Montvale Hotel remains one of the most visible buildings in the area. The Montvale stands as one of the city�s best examples of Spokane�s development at the turn of the century. With the demolition of the Pennington Wing at the Davenport Hotel, the Montvale has gained the distinction as Spokane�s oldest hotel.

Though the Montvale�s architect is unknown, it was built for John Binkley, a local judge. The Montvale Hotel was built to provide temporary housing for the swelling influx of miners and laborers to the Spokane area at the turn of the century. After years of use as a hotel and a youth hostel during Expo 74, the hotel sat dormant for 25 years. Broken windows, extensive water damage and the threat of demolition in favor of a parking lot almost ended the Montvale�s future.

ConoverBond Development President Rob Brewster bought the building in 1996 with the idea of returning the historic building to its original use. ConoverBond listed the building on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 and in 1999, the main floor got its first modern day tenant, Farwest Billiards.

In 2002, the Catacombs Pub was opened in the basement of what was originally the hotel�s boiler room. The massive stone and brick walls once encased huge hotel boilers. Coal was delivered at the street level through a large chute that is now part of Catacombs cave seating area.

Financed by Spokane Teacher�s Credit Union, the hotel will open as a new hotel in Spokane. After nine months of construction and $3 million in renovation, the hotel will open as Spokane�s premier hotel destination.

Located in downtown Spokane�s emerging First Avenue arts district, the Montvale Hotel anchors the most popular entertainment area in the city. Rooms offer some of Spokane�s best urban vistas � overlooking landmarks such as the Fox Theater, the Steam Plant and the Big Easy Concert Hall. The Montvale is surrounded by many nightclubs, restaurants and music venues, including Centerstage, Ella�s Supper Club, The Met, and Marilyn�s on Monroe. 

Deep in the cellar of the hotel, the Catacombs Pub, a European-style restaurant, offers room and catering service for the hotel. 

 

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Contact:
The Montvale Hotel 
1005 West First Avenue
Spokane, Washington
www.montvalehotel.com
509-747-1919

James Mellott
ConoverBond Development
(509) 755-5555 x 303
[email protected]

Also See: The Spokane Teachers Credit Union Provides $2.9 million Loan for 36-room Boutique Hotel in Spokane / April 2004
Spokane's Landmark, The Davenport, Back in Business after a 17-year Closure and $30 million Restoration / Oct 2002


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