Spokane Club

What Spokane Club does

Spokane Club is a privately held, membership-based social and athletic club founded in February 1890 in Spokane, Washington. Operating continuously for 136 years from its historic Kirkland Cutter-designed Georgian clubhouse at 1002 W Riverside Ave, the club functions as an integrated leisure-and-hospitality platform serving individuals, couples, and families in the Spokane metro. Membership tiers are subscription-based at $184–$260/month for individuals, $215–$325/month for couples, and $215–$370/month for families (children under 24), with a 4-step acquisition funnel that includes facility tours, application submission, committee review, and immediate activation. A military-initiation benefit and complimentary 3-hours-daily childcare for family members broaden the addressable base.

The product surface combines fitness and athletics (conditioning room, basketball/racquetball/handball/pickleball/volleyball courts, 25-yard indoor heated lap pool, over 20 weekly group fitness classes, one-on-one personal training, and the Sapphire Studio equipped with Peloton bikes and lululemon Mirror technology), the 1910 Restaurant & Lounge and Riverside Deli for on-site dining, a boutique fitness hotel (Spokane Club Hotel / Spokane Club Inn, with Master Suites, Boutique Rooms, and Deluxe Rooms distributed via Cloudbeds), six banquet venues for weddings and corporate events, childcare and the Penguins at Play preschool, and a Reciprocal Clubs Program granting access to 30+ private clubs across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Underlying technology is a private club management system with integrated fitness hardware, cloud-based reservation systems for dining/pool/courts, a 30-vendor Member Perks partner program, and event-booking infrastructure through Tripleseat.

Revenue is generated through five streams: recurring monthly membership dues (primary), pay-as-you-go hotel accommodations with early-bird and member-discount pricing, restaurant and deli transactions, event hosting and catering (15 to 300+ guests), and subscription-like childcare and youth programs. Go-to-market is sales-led with an in-person tour requirement, supplemented by event-driven acquisition (160+ annual social and business events), direct-to-consumer hotel-driven exposure, and word-of-mouth member referrals. The club is staffed by 251–500 employees and offers no public disclosures regarding ownership, funding, or revenue. No venture capital, private equity, or institutional investors are identified in the source material.

Name

Spokane Club

Legal name

Spokane Club

Website

https://spokaneclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Spokane Club is a 136-year-old private social and athletic club in Spokane, Washington, offering subscription memberships that bundle fitness facilities, dining, a boutique fitness hotel, event venues, childcare, and reciprocal-club access across 30+ cities worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Social Club Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Travel & Services Membership Clubs (Ancillary Services-Led) (CRAEADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Premium/Upmarket Membership Clubs (CRAEADAG), Specialty Membership Clubs (Category-Focused) (CRAEADAI)

Keywords

• Private social club
• Athletic fitness facilities
• Boutique fitness hotel
• Event venue catering
• Family membership club

Headquarters

HQ city

Spokane

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Club Membership Fees: Monthly recurring membership fees provide the primary revenue stream. Individual memberships range from $184-$260/month, couple memberships $215-$325/month, and family memberships $215-$370/month. Fees are based on age, residence, and membership type. Military members receive free initiation fees.
2. Hotel Accommodations: Boutique hotel with master suites, boutique rooms, and deluxe rooms. Overnight parking available for $18/night. Early bird discount of 15% for bookings 30+ days in advance with minimum stay requirements.
3. Dining & Beverage: On-site dining at 1910 Restaurant and Lounge, plus Riverside Deli. Members receive priority status for catering services. Non-members can dine during public hours.
4. Event Hosting & Catering: Revenue from hosting weddings, business events, and special events with full-service catering, bar service, and venue rental across six banquet rooms accommodating 15-250+ guests.
5. Childcare & Youth Programs: Childcare services for children 3 months to 12 years, including Penguins at Play preschool. Family memberships receive 3 free hours of childcare daily. Additional fees apply for extended childcare and preschool programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Spokane Club operates a historic private social club founded in 1890 in downtown Spokane, Washington, offering tiered monthly memberships (Individual $184-$260, Couple $215-$325, Family $215-$370) that grant access to athletic facilities, group fitness classes, fine dining venues, a boutique fitness hotel, an indoor lap pool, court sports, and reciprocal access to 30+ partner clubs worldwide. The club also generates revenue through hotel room bookings, event hosting and catering for weddings and corporate functions across six banquet rooms, on-site childcare, and personal training services.

Product overview

Spokane Club is a historic private social club and athletic facility offering a unified membership-based platform with multiple integrated services. The core product combines fitness and athletic facilities (conditioning room, pool, courts) with dining venues (1910 Restaurant & Lounge, Riverside Deli), boutique hotel accommodations, event and wedding venues, childcare programs, and worldwide reciprocal club access. Individual membership tiers (Individual, Couple, Family at $184-$370/month) provide access to all core amenities including group fitness classes, personal training, aquatics programs, court sports, and childcare. Additional services include wedding and business event spaces, and the Reciprocal Clubs Program extending access to 30+ international private clubs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 1910 Restaurant & Lounge: Award-winning fine dining restaurant and lounge with over 100 years of history, offering Pacific Northwest cuisine with views of downtown Spokane.
• Riverside Deli
• Penguin Swim School
• Penguin Swim Team
• Sapphire Studio
• Spokane Club Hotel / Spokane Club Inn

Quantifiable outcome

• New members receive free personal training sessions to experience the fitness program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Reciprocal Clubs NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor30+ reciprocal clubs across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia including Calgary Winter Club, Royal Glenora Club, Terminal City Club Vancouver, The Olympic Club San Francisco, Harvard Club of Boston, Yale Club of New York, Washington Athletic Club, and many more. Members receive letter of introduction for access.
• Biel Investment ManagementminorOthersMember-owned financial advisory firm offering stocks, bonds, mutual funds, retirement planning, and IRAs. Spokane Club members receive complimentary consultation and full financial plan ($300 value).
• Riverside Law GroupminorOthersMember-owned law firm providing comprehensive legal services including commercial disputes, contract drafting, employment litigation, real estate transactions, and more. Free consultation available.
• Paine Hamblen LLPminorOthersRegional law firm serving Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho with diverse practice areas.
• DarktraceminorOthersCybersecurity firm serving businesses of all sizes. Free consultation and trial available.
• ActionCOACH NorthwestminorOthersBusiness and executive coaching firm helping members grow sustainable businesses.
• The Tin RoofminorOthersSpokane furniture store offering Spokane Club members 30% discount off suggested retail on all brands (except Fjords) and 20% discount on Fjords brand recliners.
• House of BrunchminorOthersLocal brunch restaurant offering Spokane Club members 15% discount.
• Johnny Jaynes Real EstateminorOthersLocal real estate firm offering members free consultation, complimentary annual market analysis, and free monthly neighborhood market updates.
• Triple 9 DigitalminorOthersFull-service digital marketing agency offering free digital assessment for Spokane Club members.
• Berg Appraisal ServicesminorOthersReal estate appraisal firm offering members 10% off non-lender services.
• Adventures in AdvertisingminorOthersPromotional products and business gifts company offering free consultation and free set-up for first orders.
• COR InstituteminorOthersIntegrated health clinic offering Spokane Club members complimentary silver membership.
• Spokane EatsminorOthersLocal food and lifestyle blog bridging community members, tourists, and local businesses.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jonathan Club: Los Angeles downtown private city club offering dining, fitness, hotel accommodations, and event hosting to members. Comparable urban, multi-amenity private club model serving professionals and families.
• University Club of Chicago: Chicago private city club offering dining, lodging, fitness, and event venues under a membership model. Comparable historic urban private club with comprehensive amenities and reciprocal club access.
• Calgary Winter Club: Calgary private athletic and social club offering fitness, aquatics, dining, skating, and youth programs. Comparable multi-generational family programming model and named reciprocal partner.
• Houston City Club: Houston private city club offering dining, fitness, hotel rooms, and event spaces. Comparable multi-amenity private urban club model under membership structure.
• The Olympic Club: Historic San Francisco private athletic and social club founded in 1860, offering fitness, dining, lodging, and reciprocal club access. Directly comparable as a legacy athletic club with a similar multi-amenity membership structure and named reciprocal partner of Spokane Club.
• Washington Athletic Club: Seattle-based private athletic and social club offering fitness, dining, hotel, and event spaces under a membership model. Closely comparable to Spokane Club in service mix (athletic facilities + lodging + dining + events) and city-club positioning, and is a named reciprocal partner.
• Terminal City Club: Vancouver, BC private business and athletic club offering fitness, dining, hotel rooms, and event venues to members. Comparable in membership-based service bundle and named reciprocal partner of Spokane Club.
• Royal Glenora Club: Edmonton private athletic club with comprehensive fitness, aquatics, racquet sports, dining, and social programming. Comparable multi-amenity membership structure and named reciprocal partner.
• Athletic Club of Columbus: Mid-size U.S. city private athletic club offering fitness, aquatics, dining, and youth programming under a membership model. Comparable mid-market private club positioning and family-centric service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Life Time Fitness: National premium fitness club operator offering fitness, family programming, dining, and aquatics under a subscription model. Comparable premium fitness and family programming offering, but operates as a public, multi-location chain rather than a single private club.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SpokaneClub
• Facebookfacebook.com/The-Spokane-Club-106219359431802
• Instagraminstagram.com/spokaneclub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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