Modeled after the Scalinata di Spagna in Rome, Tacoma’s Spanish Steps were constructed in 1916 to connect a streetcar line on Broadway with City Hall on Commerce Street. Frère Champney, a graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Ĭlimbing the hillside adjacent to the building is a stairway called the Spanish Steps. The Elks Temple was built in the second Renaissance Revival style in 1915-16 when fraternal organizations were an important part of the community and had the money to build beautiful buildings such as this one. Get 15% off room rates with a Spanish Ballroom ticket purchase must mention at time of booking, must verify ticket at check in for discount. Whether your port of call is the Old Hangout, the Spanish Bar, Doc’s or the Spanish Ballroom, you’ll find handcrafted cocktails, tales from home and afar, cozy hideaways and untold fun. Travel your last flight to seven, where guestrooms overlook the lush indoor atrium and give you an eye-level view of the light display like no other. From there it’s on up to the sixth floor guestrooms and a spectacular overhead array of lights, lamps and chandeliers. Once you’ve refueled for the rest of your journey, continue to the diminutive fifth floor – if you can find it. On the fourth floor stop for a celebratory meal (you’re halfway to the top!) in McMenamins Pub where expansive views of Puget Sound’s Commencement Bay and the marina at Foss Waterway dominate the east-facing windows. Take the scenic route up the Spanish Steps to the Spanish Bar and Ballroom on the second floor before wending your way to Doc’s, a third floor games bar overlooking the ballroom pause on the nearby mezzanine overlooking Puget Sound. We wanted to see how much fun we could pack into seven floors, so we started with a McMenamins Brewery, the Bottle Shop & Brewery Tasting Room, and The Old Hangout on the ground floor, and worked our way up. Wherever you are in Elks Temple, you’ll find the comforts of your favorite neighborhood pub and a world of adventure. Threads of art, history and elements of the local community are woven into the structure. From the Old Hangout, a bar reminiscent of world travels, to the Spanish Ballroom, a grand space hosting live music, you’ll find entertainment at every turn. The 1916 Elks Temple has been restored and reimagined into a vibrant gathering place for out-of-town guests and locals alike. Roam, explore, embark on an adventure…discover Elks Temple! Tiki Tuesdays in the Old Hangout – Discounts on signature tiki cocktails and pu pu platters Staying with us? Please notify the front desk prior to arrival if you will be bringing a pet.

As has always been our policy, service animals are admitted with their owners regardless of time or stay.The owners agree to be present or remove their pets from the room during housekeeping service or while any hotel staff is present in the room.If your pet creates a disturbance or becomes aggressive to any guest or other person in the hotel, the owner agrees to remove the pet promptly from the hotel upon request unless a mutually acceptable compromise can be met.Dogs are allowed in designated food or beverage areas only.Dogs must not be left unattended by their owners while in the hotel.Pets must be on leashes or in crates while they are in any public or common places within the hotel.We have a few rules, to ensure the comfort and safety of all our guests, be they human, furry, fuzzy or scaled: We understand that you don’t always want to leave home without your furry friend so our hotels are pet friendly.

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