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Impeccably renovated to reflect its heyday as a circa-1960 motor hotel, this boutique property delivers comfort and great value as well as a fun blast from the past. Friendly owner-hosts greet you with complimentary drinks, and most of the whimsically decorated retro rooms have gas fireplaces and private patios. As an added bonus, you can pedal around downtown Prescott (three blocks away) on loaner bicycles—they even have a tandem.
Built in 1927 for early automobile travelers, the Hassayampa Inn has a lot of character; the ceiling in the lobby is hand-painted, and some rooms still have the original furnishings. Don't get a room by the old-fashioned elevator or you'll be jarred by the clanging metal gate every time it opens and closes. The Peacock Dining Room, the hotel's pretty—and pricey—dining room, serves Continental food. In the cocktail lounge, listen to live jazz while you sip a martini.
This World War I–era hostelry, tastefully restored, has seen miners, health seekers, and celebrities walk through its doors. Old-fashioned touches, including the original claw-foot tubs, remain, and like many other historic hotels the Vendome has its obligatory resident ghost (her room costs slightly more).
On a hill on the outskirts of town, this upscale property run by the Yavapai tribe has views of the mountain ranges surrounding Prescott and the valley, although many guests hardly notice, so riveted are they by the poker machines and slots in Prescott's only hotel casino. There are plenty of recreational facilities, including a saltwater pool, full-service spa, and good restaurant, to occupy those able to resist the gambling.
