Fall Asleep In The Davenport Hotel Lobby - A Sleep Story

This is a nice story about the Davenport Hotel in Spokane, Washington. For those of you who are unfamiliar, Spokane is a small city in the Pacific Northwest. The area is lush and green for most of the year, and the climate tends to be on the milder side. The Davenport opened their doors in 1914 and was a pillar of Spokane's culture for many years.

I discuss a little bit about the hotel's history, and then you fall asleep in their really beautiful lobby. There is a big comfy couch for you to fall asleep on and a fountain in the middle of the lobby. You can drift off to the sound of the burbling water.

Sweet dreams, Traveler. Thanks for listening. Renee

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Transcript

Hello, Dream travelers, And welcome to the Story Nexus. Tonight, You are going to be falling asleep in the Davenport Hotel Lobby in Spokane, Washington, Timeline 1920. The Davenport Hotel was first opened in 1914, And it's a truly glorious hotel in downtown Spokane. From the time it opened in 1914 and all through till the 1970s, The Davenport was a staple in Spokane culture. However, In 1985, It was shut down, And it wasn't until the year 2000 when an entrepreneurial couple bought the hotel, Restored it, And reopened it. That's why tonight, You'll be experiencing the Davenport in 1920, When it still was filled with old-world charm, Comfort, And luxury. If you're unfamiliar with the Spokane, Washington area, It's a beautiful, Lush area of the United States that was inhabited by various cultures for thousands of years. Spokane Falls and the river is a central point. The river held abundant salmon, And the soil was lush. When European settlers came, They installed the railway in the late 1800s, And the city of Spokane was created. Then, The Davenport Hotel opened its doors in 1914 and became a destination in its own right. It's said that it was constructed under the auspices of Louis Davenport, The hotel is named after. Davenport was a businessman who was born in Pawnee City, Nebraska. He moved to Spokane, Washington at the age of 20 in March 1889. He began working at his uncle's restaurant. Then, In August of the same year, Spokane experienced the Great Fire, Which burned down most of the city. It's said that Davenport was industrious, And three days after the fire, With two tents and salvaged furniture, He created his own restaurant. Soon, His establishment was one of the most renowned restaurants in the Northwest, And over the years, Many celebrities traveled to Spokane and dined at Davenport's. Apparently, Even President William Taft in 1909 dined there. As the years went on, He continued to expand. The story goes that in 1906, A group of businessmen in Spokane envisioned a beautiful hotel to accommodate all the new tourists flooding to the Spokane area. They asked Louis Davenport to oversee the building of it. Davenport agreed, And then hired local famed architect Kirtland Cutter to design the hotel and adjoin it to his restaurant. The estimated cost was about $2 million. And then the Davenport Hotel finally opened in August of 1914. And tonight, You're going to be one of its guests. You will fall asleep in its beautiful lobby. Tonight, You'll be the only guest in the hotel. All you need to do now is pander the covers, Feeling warm and breathing easily, Allowing your day to fall away, And unleashing your mind to experience something new tonight and send you into a dreamland that is restful, Peaceful, And perhaps quite informative. Continue to breathe deeply and easily as you see yourself standing on the street in Spokane, Washington, In 1920, In front of this glorious hotel. The Davenport Hotel is a 10-story high, Mostly brick building that seamlessly connects to the Davenport Restaurant right beside it. You move forward and open the front doors and enter this glorious lobby. The first thing you notice is the running fountain. It's lovely in its simplicity. The first tier is a simple round pool with one tier that looks much like a birdbath in the center. There is one streaming geyser of water flowing from the top of it and down the side of that centerpiece. The sound is lovely. Next, It's impossible not to look up. The second story is completely open and has lovely carved railing so that visitors can look down on the lobby as they travel across the second floor. Above that is the ceiling, And what a wonderful surprise it is. The ceiling of this lobby is made of dozens and dozens of panels of glass, With nothing on the other side except sky. It is twilight, And the night sky is dimming and leaving a beautiful silvery glow through the glass and into the lobby. Next, You take a look at all the furniture. The entire lobby is set up on either side of the fountain. There are large areas to sit comfortably. Couches, Chairs, And lounges, All full and plump, Handmade and waiting. There are plants and planters that line the sides of these areas, And there are two large lights at either end. They are so tall, They are nearly as high as the second floor. Their stems are beautifully carved wood, Twisting around up to an elegant glass lampshade. There is candelabra lighting hanging from the ceiling as well. The entire lobby is done in brown and green and soft beige and earthy colors. In particular, There's a very large couch at one side of the resting area. It's high-backed and looks even more stuffed than the other pieces of furniture. There's a blanket and pillow folded and waiting on one end of it. This is where you'll be staying tonight, Sleeping in peace and luxury. You make your way over to that wonderfully comfortable-looking couch with the blanket and pillow. You take off your shoes, Grab the blanket and lay back, Placing the pillow under your head. You feel immediately comfortable. You look up and see a wonderful view of the sky through the ceiling. It's gotten much darker now. The stars are coming out. This building is so big and solid. You hear nothing but the fountain. You notice a faint smell of foliage in the air. The plants lining the area are large and green and look tropical. The air feels somewhat moist, A little humid, And comfortable. You are warm under the blanket, And the width of the couch supports you perfectly. The cushions seem designed to keep your body in a perfect position, And there's room to turn over left or right. As you gaze through the glass ceiling, Listening to the fountain, You're aware of how this day is ending, And it's nice just to let go. There's nothing you need to do. And if you need something, It's all here, Right in this hotel, Just a few paces away. There's always a night watchman here throughout the night, But you won't see him unless you want to. In the meantime, Those stars in the sky are waiting for you. Let that steady sound of the fountain carry you away now, Into deep, Restful sleep. Sweet dreams, Traveler. Later, Peace out.