Ownership of the Park Inn has changed hands numerous times over the years, but it has remained in business at its current location continuously since 1932, making it the oldest restaurant in the Spokane area.

[3][4][5] The bar is known for its vintage decor, some of which has been adorning the walls and ceilings since the 1950s, as well as for its clientele who come from across varied age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds.

[1] The Park Inn is located about midway up the slope of Spokane's South Hill, above the downtown core and across the street from Sacred Heart Medical Center.

Heading southbound (uphill), immediately east of the Park Inn, Ninth Avenue curves to become Grand Boulevard, one of the three principal north-south thoroughfares on the south side of Spokane.

[2] It also attracts customers from across the socioeconomic spectrum, which is reflective of the neighborhood in which it is located with both apartment buildings and stately historic mansions within just one block of the Park Inn.

[1] Numerous vintage-style prints of Spokane landmarks by local artist Chris Bovey adorn the walls,[5] along with photographs and sports memorabilia.

[1] During the COVID-19 pandemic, when indoor dining was prohibited and later limited in capacity, a covered outdoor seating area was built in a portion of the parking lot adjacent to the east side of the building.