Where to stay in Prescott
Historic downtown inns, boutique stays, and modern chain hotels. Prescott has a small but quality lodging set with most of the action within a few blocks of the Courthouse Plaza.
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Hotels in Prescott AZ, by area
Prescott Arizona has a small, walkable lodging set. The historic core sits inside a five-block square around the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza, with Whiskey Row on the west side. The most-searched Prescott hotels - the Hassayampa Inn, Hotel St. Michael, Hotel Vendome, the Sheldon Street Lodge, and the Hilton Garden Inn Prescott Downtown - all sit within a few minutes’ walk of the plaza, so you can park once and walk to dinner, drinks on Whiskey Row, the Sharlot Hall Museum, and the Elks Theatre Prescott.
Prescott’s east-side hotel cluster runs along Highway 69 and Lee Circle, where chain travelers find the Forest Villas Hotel Prescott, the Prescott Resort & Conference Center at 1500 AZ-69, and the Highlands Resort at Verde Ridge in nearby Cornville for travelers using the Verde Valley as a multi-town base. Hotels in Prescott Valley AZ sit ten to fifteen minutes east of downtown along the Glassford Hill and Findlay Toyota Center retail corridor: that’s where you’ll find the Hampton Inn & Suites Prescott Valley, the Comfort Suites Prescott Valley, the Clarion Pointe Prescott Valley, the GreenTree Inn Prescott Valley, and the Hampton Inn Prescott Valley AZ.
Brand-name hotels in Prescott Arizona
Every major chain runs at least one Prescott AZ property. Hilton has the Hampton Inn on Ranch Drive, the Hilton Garden Inn Prescott Downtown two blocks south of the Plaza, and the Hampton Inn & Suites Prescott Valley out on Glassford Hill. Marriott runs the SpringHill Suites Prescott on Sheldon Street (the most walkable chain hotel in town, six minutes to Whiskey Row) and the Residence Inn Prescott on Lee Circle for extended-stay travelers. IHG has the Holiday Inn Express on Ranch Drive next door to the Hampton. Wyndham has the La Quinta Conference Center Prescott on Highway 69 plus the budget Days Inn by Wyndham Prescott on White Spar. Choice runs the Quality Inn near Yavapai Casino, the Comfort Suites and Clarion Pointe in Prescott Valley. Best Western has the Prescottonian on East Gurley with its on-site Mexican restaurant.
Independents are where the character lives. The Hassayampa Inn at 122 E Gurley has been operating since 1927 and is the headline historic hotel in town. The Motor Lodge on South Montezuma is a 14-room boutique motor court three blocks from the Plaza. The Prescott Pines Inn on White Spar runs as a wine-bar B&B under the trees. Hotel Vendome (1917) and Hotel St. Michael (right on Whiskey Row) round out the historic picks.
Pet-friendly hotels in Prescott
Pet-friendly accommodations include the Hassayampa Inn (with weight limits), Hotel Vendome, Hilton Garden Inn Prescott Downtown, Forest Villas, La Quinta Conference Center (two pets up to 75 lbs), Days Inn, Quality Inn (with on-site dog run), Hampton Inn variants, Best Western Prescottonian, Comfort Suites Prescott Valley, and GreenTree Inn Prescott Valley. The Residence Inn Prescott on Lee Circle accepts up to two dogs of any size. The Motor Lodge boutique motel and Prescott Pines Inn do not accept pets. See our pet-friendly hotels page for details.
Where to stay near Watson Lake, Whiskey Row, or the airport
For travelers planning around specific landmarks: the closest hotels to Whiskey Row are Hotel St. Michael (literally on the row), Hassayampa Inn (one block east), Hotel Vendome (two blocks south), Sheldon Street Lodge (one block east), and the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Prescott (six minutes’ walk). The closest hotels to Watson Lake and the Granite Dells are the chain cluster on Ranch Drive (Hampton Inn Prescott, Holiday Inn Express). For the Prescott Airport (PRC, Ernest A. Love Field), the Ranch Drive hotels and the La Quinta Conference Center on Highway 69 are the shortest drives. For the Prescott Resort and Conference Center (1500 AZ-69), plan a car trip down into the historic core.
Frequently asked
What is the most historic hotel in Prescott AZ?+
The Hassayampa Inn at 122 E Gurley Street, opened 1927, is the headline historic hotel in Prescott. The Hassayampa Inn Prescott AZ has the original architecture, a working bar, and rooms one block from the Courthouse Plaza.
Are there hotels on Whiskey Row?+
Hotel St. Michael at 205 W Gurley Street sits on Whiskey Row itself. The Hassayampa Inn, Hotel Vendome, and Sheldon Street Lodge are all within a one-to-two-block walk.
What hotels are in Prescott Valley AZ?+
Hotels in Prescott Valley AZ cluster along Highway 69 near Findlay Toyota Center and Glassford Hill: Hampton Inn & Suites Prescott Valley, Comfort Suites Prescott Valley, Clarion Pointe Prescott Valley, and GreenTree Inn Prescott Valley. Most are 15 minutes east of downtown Prescott.
Is the Hilton Garden Inn Prescott Downtown actually walkable to Whiskey Row?+
Yes. The Hilton Garden Inn Prescott Downtown sits two blocks south of the Courthouse Plaza, which is a five-minute walk to the Whiskey Row saloons.
Are pets allowed at Prescott hotels?+
Most hotels in Prescott AZ are pet-friendly with a fee. Hassayampa Inn, Hotel Vendome, Hilton Garden Inn, Forest Villas, La Quinta, Days Inn, Quality Inn, Best Western Prescottonian, Hampton Inn, and GreenTree Inn Prescott Valley all accept pets. The Motor Lodge and Prescott Pines Inn do not.
What is the Prescott Resort and Conference Center?+
The Prescott Resort and Conference Center sits at 1500 AZ-69 on the east edge of town. It is the largest resort-style stay in Prescott Arizona, with full-service amenities, an attached casino, and views over the city. Best for groups, conferences, and weekend retreats.
How do Prescott hotels compare in terms of price and amenities?+
Downtown historic hotels (Hassayampa, Hotel St. Michael, Hotel Vendome, Sheldon Street Lodge) run $110 to $280, lower amenities, walkable to everything. Chain hotels on Highway 69 and Ranch Drive (Hilton Garden Inn, SpringHill Suites, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Residence Inn) run $140 to $260 with full amenities (pools, fitness, free breakfast). Budget chains (Days Inn, Quality Inn, GreenTree) start at $75 to $150. The Prescott Resort and Highlands Resort at Verde Ridge are the full-service resort tier at $170 to $300.
Are there cozy bed and breakfasts in Prescott Arizona?+
Prescott Pines Inn on White Spar Road is the headline boutique B&B - five buildings, eleven guest rooms, on-site VINO wine bar, and over an acre of grounds. The Hotel Vendome and Sheldon Street Lodge run small-property stays close to a B&B feel without the official designation.
Are there family-friendly hotels in Prescott Valley?+
Hampton Inn & Suites Prescott Valley (pool, hot tub, free breakfast), Comfort Suites Prescott Valley (all-suites with microwave), and Clarion Pointe Prescott Valley (family-friendly limited service) cluster on Highway 69 near Findlay Toyota Center and the Glassford Hill retail corridor. Most have free hot breakfast and easy parking.
Where is the closest hotel to the Prescott Airport (PRC)?+
The Hampton Inn Prescott and Holiday Inn Express on Ranch Drive are the closest chain hotels to Prescott Regional Airport (Ernest A. Love Field), about 5 minutes' drive. The La Quinta Conference Center on Highway 69 is also close.
Are Prescott Valley hotels close to popular attractions?+
Hotels in Prescott Valley AZ sit on the Highway 69 corridor near Findlay Toyota Center, Glassford Hill retail (Harkins Theatres, restaurants), and the entrance to Watson Lake. Downtown Prescott - Whiskey Row, Courthouse Plaza, Sharlot Hall Museum - is 12 to 15 minutes' drive west.
Where can I stay if I want a romantic Prescott getaway?+
Prescott Pines Inn (boutique B&B with on-site wine bar), the Hassayampa Inn (1927 historic ballroom hotel), Hotel Vendome (1917 boutique two blocks south of Whiskey Row), and The Motor Lodge (14-room boutique motor court three blocks from the Plaza) all run strong on the romantic side. Capital Canyon Club country-club stays and the Highlands Resort at Verde Ridge work for full-resort getaways.