Prescott Getaway: SpringHill Suites Luxury Awaits!
Prescott Getaway: SpringHill Suites Luxury Awaits! - A Messy, Honest Review
Okay, so, I just crawled out of Prescott, Arizona, after a few days at the SpringHill Suites – the one they bill as "Luxury Awaits!"… and, well, let’s just say my expectations and reality had a little… disagreement. I'm here to spill the beans, the slightly-too-cold-buffet-beans, the overly-processed-dessert-shaped-like-a-swan-beans, the whole darn shebang. Buckle up, buttercups, because this is gonna be a ride.
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First Impressions - The Everything is Shiny and New (Maybe a Little Too Shiny?)
Pulling up, yeah, it’s SpringHill Suites. You kinda know what you’re getting – a clean, modern aesthetic. The exterior? Spotless. The lobby? Gleaming. The staff… well, they were trying. You know that feeling? Like everyone's been drilled on customer service until their smiles are permanently etched on their faces, but you can sense the exhaustion behind the facade? Yeah, I got that.
Accessibility - The Good, The Bad, and the "Almost."
Okay, here's where things start to get interesting. Accessibility is important to me. I need to know if my aunt can actually maneuver around, you know? The website touted accessible rooms. Yes, I checked! And from what I saw? Mostly good.
- Wheelchair Accessible: They had the ramps, the elevators, the wider doorways in the public areas. Score one for them. My aunt, for whom this was important, felt comfortable.
- Accessible Rooms: The accessible room itself was actually decent. They had grab bars in the bathroom, lowered counters, and plenty of space to navigate. BUT (and there's always a but), I wish they’d paid a bit more attention to the details. Sometimes they were a little too… perfect.
- Elevator: The elevator was accessible and, thankfully, reliable. No epic waits or claustrophobic moments (thank goodness!).
Room Rundown - Oh, The Little Things…
The rooms are functional. Not exactly soulful, but… functional.
- Internet Access: Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! Amen! Solid connection, which is a godsend when you're trying to work remotely and the desert's already got your brain fried.
- Air Conditioning: Yup. Thank goodness. Prescott gets hot, I'm told.
- The Little Extras: They had a refrigerator, a coffee/tea maker (thank you, caffeine gods!), and, blessedly, a desk to actually get some work done. Daily housekeeping kept things tidy (maybe a bit too tidy, sometimes… like, where's the lived-in vibe?).
- The Annoying Details: Okay, here’s where I get nitpicky. The pillows were like concrete. The blackout curtains were almost perfect, but a sliver of light always managed to sneak in and torture me at 5 AM. And the TV… well, it had channels, but finding something actually worth watching after a long day of hiking was a challenge.
- Soundproofing - Good! I could hear my neighbor's TV but it wasn't intrusive.
- Bathroom - Separate shower / bathtub, which is good. I hate stepping over a ledge, even though it can be luxurious.
- Safety/Security Feature - Smoke detector! And a safe in the room. Always makes me feel a little better about leaving my passport and small things.
Food and Drink - The Almost Satisfying Experience
This is where the "luxury" promise REALLY started to crack for me.
- Breakfast Buffet – The Great Divide. They brag about the Breakfast Buffet… but, honestly, it was a mixed bag. The Asian Breakfast offerings were a bizarrely placed and questionable. The Western Breakfast was… well, what you'd expect. Scrambled eggs, sausage, some sad-looking pastries. The Coffee Shop was the bright spot; it served good coffee! I love my coffee! I took it in my room. The Breakfast Service was fine and Breakfast Takeaway Service great when I had an early start.
- Restaurants The general lack of a real, stand alone restaurant was rough. And the Poolside Bar offered some sad, overpriced drinks, and the Snack Bar was… underwhelming.
- Room Service - 24-hour room service! Except… the menu was seriously limited. And the food itself? Let’s just say don’t expect gourmet.
- Dining, Drinking, and Snacking - Coffee/tea services were everywhere! And if you want Soup or Salads, then you are in luck! However, if you desire a Dessert in the Restaurant, then you'll be fine, but don't expect a pastry chef.
Things to Do and Ways to Relax - A Mixed Bag, To Be Frank
- The Pool: The Swimming Pool [outdoor] was okay. It was clean, and the Pool with a View was nice.
- Fitness Center: The Fitness Center was small but functional. Treadmills, a few weights… got the job done.
- Spa: The idea of a Spa always gets me excited. Steamroom and Sauna weren't running, however. That was a major disappointment.
- More Relaxation: Massage was hard to get. It's just a shame.
Cleanliness and Safety - The Covid Factor
- Anti-viral cleaning Products: They said they use anti-viral cleaning products and Professional-grade sanitizing services, and Rooms sanitized between stays.
- Hand Sanitizer: Hand sanitizer was everywhere. Good.
- Staff Training: The Staff trained in safety protocol. They all wore masks.
- Safe Dining: They tried to adhere to Safe dining setups.
- Hygiene Certification: Hygiene certification was supposedly in place.
- Physical Distancing: Physical distancing of at least 1 meter was attempted.
Services and Conveniences - The Bits That Make Life Easier (Or Don't)
- Front Desk: Front Desk [24-hour]. Helpful.
- Concierge: Available but not very helpful.
- Cash Withdrawal: Cash withdrawal was available. Good for tips, I guess.
- Laundry Service, Ironing Service: Laundry service? YES! Such a relief. Ironing service was available, you can use the iron too.
- Facilities for Disabled Guests: As listed above, and this gets a thumbs up.
For the Kids - Because, Well, Families
- Family/child friendly: They tried. But really, the "Kids facilities" were pretty limited.
Check-in/out [express] Yeah, Check-in/out [express] was fine. Check-in/out [private] was available.
Getting Around - Easy Peasy
- Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site]: Parking was abundant and free. Score!
- Airport transfer: Did not use.
- Car power charging station: Did not see.
- Taxi service: Did not use.
- Valet parking: Did not use, but the staff were so kind to offer!
My Overall Verdict - The Verdict Is… Complex.
So, "Luxury Awaits!"? Well, it sort of does. The SpringHill Suites in Prescott is a perfectly decent hotel. It's clean, it's generally accessible, and it has the basics covered. But… it’s not exactly memorable. It lacks a certain… je ne sais quoi. A little bit of soul.
Honestly, if you're looking for a clean, convenient base for exploring Prescott, it’s fine. If you’re after something truly luxurious, though, you might want to temper your expectations.
Would I go back? Maybe. If I had to. But I'd definitely pack my own pillow, and lower my expectations a bit.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars (with a slight improvement if they bring back the Sauna)
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Alright, buckle up Buttercups, because we're about to embark on a Prescott, Arizona adventure that's less "polished travel brochure" and more "slightly-too-honest diary entry." We're talkin' SpringHill Suites Prescott, baby! Consider this…a very loosely-structured itinerary. My brain works best when it's allowed to meander.
Day 1: Arrival & Mountain Majesty (and a Mild Panic)
- 1:00 PM - Arrival & Check-In (and Immediate Disappointment) : So, we land in Arizona, a beautiful state for sure. The drive to Prescott is… well, okay. Kinda long. The GPS, of course, decided to reroute me through a dirt road. Awesome. SpringHill Suites looks pretty standard from the outside. The lobby, you know, the usual. But then I try to check in. Cue the internal groan. The person in front of me is having a FULL-BLOWN MELTDOWN about their room not being ready. Honestly, I understand. We've all been there. I'm just glad I got my room, I think.
- 2:00 PM - Room Reconnaissance & Immediate "Eh": The room…it's fine. Clean enough, I guess. The air conditioner is on, and thank God. Ahhh relief. I'm going to miss my own bed, the sheets are a little rough, and the pillows? Those pillows are an absolute crime against neck-kindness. Note to self: pack a good pillow next time. And maybe some earplugs. You know, just in case.
- 3:00 PM - Prescott's Downtown Square-ish Thing, Maybe (and a Realization): Heading out to Prescott to check out the legendary downtown square. I've seen the photos. Pictures don't prepare you for how charming this place is. It's a real slice of Americana, kinda like a movie set, but real. I get myself into a fudge shop, and purchase myself some fudge. If there's one food in the world I love the most, it's fudge. The smell alone is worth the trip, my goodness.
- 5:00 PM - Whiskey Row Wandering & a Sudden Craving: Whiskey Row! Oh yeah. The saloons! The history! The potential for legendary shenanigans! I manage to avoid falling down any barstools. I'm a very good observer. I make a mental note to research all the hidden secrets, the ghostly happenings, the dark history. I also get a sudden, powerful craving for a burger, so I find a place. Very good burger.
- 7:00 PM - Sundown on Thumb Butte (and a Brief Existential Crisis): The views from Thumb Butte are… well, stunning. The sunset is a goddamn masterpiece. It's one of those moments where you momentarily forget all your worries and feel small. And then your stomach rumbles and you remember you're still stuck with the existential dread of existence. Still, beautiful. Worth it.
Day 2: The Great Outdoors (and a Near-Death Experience)
- 8:00 AM - Breakfast at the SpringHill Suites (and a Battle with the Waffles): Free breakfast! Huzzah! (Except it's not very huzzah-worthy.) The scrambled eggs are a suspiciously uniform shade of yellow, the bacon is limp, and the waffle maker is a personal nemesis. I nearly set it on fire. I end up mainly eating cereal and fruit.
- 9:00 AM - Hiking the Watson Lake Loop (and Nearly Becoming a Rock's Lunch): Okay, so I decide to embrace the "outdoorsy" vibe. Watson Lake is beautiful, the water is a beautiful green, it's a great escape from the city. The boulders are massive, they're everywhere. I'm happily strolling along, lost in thought, when I decide to climb on a rather large boulder to take a photo. I climb up a bit higher, and the boulder tilts. FOR A SPLIT SECOND I PICTURE MYSELF TUMBLING TO MY DEATH. Oh my god. I jump off. I sit down and take many, many deep breaths. I survive. I'll be sticking to flat surfaces from now on.
- 12:00 PM - Lunch (and the Comfort of French Fries): After the Boulder scare, I need some comfort food. French fries. Everywhere.
- 2:00 PM - The Sharlot Hall Museum (and the Ghosts of the Past That Haunt My Soul): I would say the Sharlot Hall Museum is actually…decent. It has some pretty interesting exhibits. I learned a bunch about the history of Prescott and the surrounding area. I'm also convinced I heard a ghostly whisper in one of the Victorian houses. Or maybe it was just the wind. I choose to believe it was a ghost.
- 5:00 PM - Dinner I eat dinner. I eat a big portion. I love food.
- 7:00 PM - Relaxing I relax! I chill! I watch some television.
Day 3: Departure (With a Sigh of Relief)
- 8:00 AM - SpringHill Suites Breakfast, Take Two (and a Victory over the Waffle Maker): I decide to try the waffle maker again. This time, I triumph. I conquer the waffle maker! I make a decent waffle! I am victorious! Okay, so it's just a waffle, but still…
- 9:00 AM - Last-Minute Souvenir Hunting & Panic Buying: Realizing I haven't bought any souvenirs (because, let's be honest, I was too busy fearing for my mortality on that hike), I scramble to find something. I buy a horseshoe. I have no use for it. But it feels…Prescott-y.
- 11:00 AM - Check-Out & Goodbye (Maybe a Goodbye Forever): Check-out is smooth. No meltdowns in the lobby. I head back to the car. The drive might be slightly more tolerable this time because a.) I know the roads. b.) I've had time to mentally process what I've just done.
- 1:00 PM - Departure & Reflecting (and Already Planning the Next Trip?): I have to say. This was… well, a trip. A messy, imperfect, beautiful trip. Yeah, the room wasn't the greatest and I nearly became a human pancake. But I saw some beautiful sights, I ate some good food, and I survived. And maybe, just maybe, I'm already starting to think about my return.
Okay, spill the tea: Is this SpringHill Suites in Prescott REALLY as “luxury” as it claims? Because, let's be honest, "luxury" is a word thrown around faster than free pizza at a frat party.
Alright, alright, settle down, drama queen. "Luxury" might be a bit of a stretch, okay? I went in expecting gold-plated faucets and a butler named Jeeves. What I got was... well, it *was* nicer than the last roadside motel I stayed at during that ill-fated cross-country road trip. So, win? Look, the lobby is actually pretty swanky. Think modern fireplace, comfy seating – places you actually WANT to chill and not just awkwardly stand around waiting for the elevators. My room? Spacious. Comfy bed. Decent view of… a parking lot. But hey, clean parking lots are underrated, right? (Okay, maybe not, but I'm trying to stay positive!) I'd give it a solid 'Upper-Middle-Class-Hotel-Attempting-To-Be-Fancy’ rating. Definitely not "OMG-I'm-living-in-the-lap-of-luxury-and-drinking-champagne-from-a-solid-gold-shoe" luxury. But a pleasant stay, nonetheless. And believe me, after that road trip, "pleasant" is close enough to heaven for me.
Breakfast! God, the breakfast. Is it that sad continental breakfast special where you’re fighting over stale bagels? Or is there hope?
Okay, breakfast. This is where things get a little… predictable. Let's be honest, hotel breakfasts are rarely ever gourmet masterpieces. But, and this is a crucial "but," it wasn't the *worst*. They had your standard-issue scrambled eggs (slightly rubbery, but edible), some kind of breakfast meat (bacon? Sausage? Who knows!), and the all-important waffle maker. The waffle maker, my friends, is a game-changer. I loaded that thing up with berries and syrup, and for a glorious ten minutes, I forgot about the existential dread of being an adult. The coffee situation? Acceptable. Not amazing. Don’t expect a barista, just expect fuel to get you through the morning. Tip: get there early. The waffles are fiercely contested, especially on weekends when it seems like EVERYONE has the same brilliant idea as you to make a mountain of them.
Speaking of the hotel in general, is it noisy? I need my beauty sleep, or I’m going to bite someone’s head off.
Noise! The enemy of sleep! Okay, so, this is where it gets a bit hit-or-miss. My room was *mostly* quiet. I mean, you get the occasional door slam or the muffled sounds of people having a good time in the hallway. But, I definitely heard someone's very enthusiastic snoring coming from, what I assume was the room next door. And let me tell you, that was a symphony of nasal passages I didn’t ask for. Earplugs are your friend. Or a white noise machine (I recommend a crackling fireplace sound – very cozy). You could also request a room away from the elevator and ice machine. These are the danger zones of hotel noise. Basically, it's not the Ritz-Carlton in terms of soundproofing, but it's also not like staying in a construction site. Just pack your earplugs, and you should be okay. If you’re a light sleeper like me, it helps!
The pool! Because let's face it, hotel pools are a major selling point. What's the deal? Is it a chlorine-filled swamp of despair, or is it worth a dip?
Okay, the pool. Here's the thing: I'm not a huge pool person. I'm more of a 'sit-in-a-lounge-chair-with-a-book-and-pretend-to-read' type. BUT, I did venture over to the pool area. And… it looked… fine? It was clean, the water seemed clear, and there were a few people lounging around. The problem was, it was freezing. And I mean, *really* freezing. I stuck my toe in and immediately recoiled. Now, maybe it was just a chilly day, but I'm pretty sure it was still winter in the pool even on a sunny day. I'm going to guess the heated pool was 'barely heated' pool. So, if you're a polar bear, swim on! Otherwise, probably not worth it. The area itself was nice enough though. Plenty of chairs. A few towels. I did see a small child run and jump right in. bless their hearts! The parents looked horrified. It wasn't a disaster, but it wasn't the tropical oasis of your dreams. Maybe pack a parka.
The location! Is it actually near anything cool, or are you stuck in the middle of nowhere twiddling your thumbs?
Location, location, location! Well, it's in Prescott. Prescott is pretty neat. The hotel itself is kind of... on the edge of things. You'll need a car to get around to the *really* good stuff. There are restaurants and bars nearby, which is always a plus. But it's not exactly walking distance to the historic downtown square, which is what you came to Prescott to see, isn't it? So factor in some driving time. But, the good news is, Prescott is a relatively small town, so you're never *that* far from the action. Being slightly away from the main hustle and bustle has it's advantages, it's quieter, you get a sense of peace. I would say, the location is perfectly adequate. Not perfect, not terrible, but adequate. And after traveling and driving all day, sometimes all you need is adequate. You can venture out and find things to do. And, of course, that hotel is smack dab in the middle of everything else, with Prescott Valley close by, and you are able to get to wherever you want.
Let's talk about the staff, because let's face it, they make or break the experience. Are they friendly, helpful, and actually *there*, or are they just robots trying to get through their shifts?
Okay, the staff! This is where this hotel really shines, in my opinion. The people working there were universally lovely. I mean, genuinely *nice*. They were helpful, friendly, and always seemed to be around when you needed something. Check-in was a breeze, the housekeeping staff was super efficient and cheerful. I even overheard one of the front desk people helping a guest find a good hiking trail. They went above and beyond. They were patient, they were accommodating, and they actually seemed to *care* that you were enjoying your stay. That sort of genuine hospitality is rare in this day and age. And it really made the whole experience a lot pleasanter. So, yeah, big thumbs up on the staff. They made it a good stay. Definitely a major plus!
Anything else I should know? Any hidden gems or unexpected surprises? Tell me *everything*.
Okay, okay, let me think… Hidden gems... hmm. Well, one of the elevators was kinda… slow. Like, *reeeeally* slow. Plan your elevator trips accordingly, especially if you're in a hurry. The gym was small, but functional. I saw a couple of people actually using it. Which, I guess, is moreHotel Safari
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