Hassayampa Inn, Prescott AZ
History
Built in 1927 as Prescott's grand hotel during the territorial-to-modern transition. Designed by architect Henry Trost. Hosted figures from Eleanor Roosevelt to Will Rogers. Restored in the 1980s and updated rooms-by-rooms since.
Lobby and the Peacock Room
The lobby keeps original tile, ironwork, and the hand-operated elevator (now automated but the gates remain). The Peacock Room bar inside the lobby works for cocktails before dinner. The dining room handles formal breakfast and dinner.
Rooms
Standard rooms run small (around 200 to 250 square feet) with high ceilings, radiators, and antique-leaning furnishings. Suites are larger. No two rooms are identical. Earplugs help on Whiskey Row-facing sides on weekends.
Location and walking
122 E Gurley sits one block east of the Courthouse Plaza and one block from Whiskey Row. Sharlot Hall Museum is six blocks west. Most downtown restaurants are within five minutes on foot.
Booking tips
The hotel runs full on Frontier Days and Christmas Lighting. Mid-week shoulder seasons (March, May, September, October) book easily. Pet-friendly rooms exist with a fee.
Frequently asked
When did the Hassayampa Inn open?+
1927.
How many rooms?+
Sixty-eight, all unique.
Is the Peacock Room open to non-guests?+
Yes, walk-ins welcome at the bar.
Is parking free?+
Valet is included with room rate. Street parking is free at night.
Are pets allowed?+
Yes, in designated rooms with a fee.
Is it haunted?+
The hotel embraces ghost stories. Several guidebooks list it. Treat it as folklore not promise.
Walk to Whiskey Row?+
One block.
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