We've been coming to the Prescott Resort and Bucky's Casino for about 16 years, on and off. Every…read morevisit we see improvements and renovations.
Firstly, let's set the expectations. Its Prescott, its not Scottsdale, LA, NYNY.... the costs are not close and the term 'resort' needs to be loosely connected here.
Cost of staying is pretty economical compared to most chain or quaint hotels in the area.
Does the facility have a large set of conference rooms and adequate space for functions, conferences and weddings? Yes.
However, it really seems that the hotel conference center lacks in providing amenities for 100+ people. Main restaurant only opens a few nights, weekends mostly and closes at 9. Eagles Nest bar is open all days from afternoon until 9pm earlier for bar snacks. So if you're staying after a conference or daytime event, food options are limited inside.
Theres one set of restrooms which only have a capacity of 4 or 5 for the entire conference center, Restaurant, eagles bar and any non staying visitors. So when they are closed for cleaning right at the opening of a conference at 8am... thats an issue... as well as being completely crowded with long lines at conference breaks.
The only other restrooms is a single multi use restroom inside the restricted access pool/gym area or the long walk to the casino end. (Which share the same cleaning schedules as the conference restrooms (during our recent stay anyway)
Our original room this time around was a 'mountain view room' with mountains of AC units as our view. But that didnt really bother us, until 730am above us... drilling and hammering started from the construction.
The staff were wonderful, and quickly moved us to the other side of the floor away from the construction.
On the 2nd day of our conference, all our keys stopped working more than 0 or 1 time... this was problematic, especially when the only conference restrooms were closed so long in the morning for cleaning.
The key issue continues into the night and next day.. but staff were extremely helpful and pleasant, if not very embarrassed.
The hotel has a massive back patio area complete with tables, chairs and a nice firepit, overlooking Prescott. Its a nice place to take your drinks out to from the Eagles Nest.
As far as the word Resort, they do have a hair, nail, massage spa on-site. But pool is basic and indoors. But its Prescott!
Free shuttle bus to Yavapi Casino down the hill is a good perk, walking down is not that far of a walk either. From that casino, you can access the gas station next door for late night snacks or a cheaper alcohol run. Also less than a mile to Target, Bevmo and great Pho and Sushi restaurants
Casino, so from last June they've made some great investments into repainting and cleaning so theres no more cigarette smell now. And I'd have to say 90% of the machines are modern now.
The 2 bars are great, but I'd definitely say don't plan on eating in the Grey Room, unless its fries etc. Firstly, after waiting as prompted by the sign for someone to seat us.... after 15 minutes, no one came to greet us. However, Anna at the large bar next to the Grey Room was awesome and friendly to help us with tables and ordering.
Food was very disappointing for our conference group. The special of the week was BBQ pork ribs, which seemed to be deep fried into crispy jerky. Ahi Tuna was very nice. But the others in our group had sandwiches and left most. Very greasy.
