Offers rooms with private baths, free Wi-Fi, computer rooms, classrooms, indoor pool and weight room, tennis courts, etc.; few classes and few on-campus students during summer drive project
Yavapai Community College has begun operating a motel/hotel business from Mid-May to the end of July on the Prescott Campus. It is attempting to attract groups of 20 or more persons to stay in a residence hall and enjoy the various accouterments associated with the College. These including the indoor swimming complex, weight room, gymnasium, tennis courts and all the other accouterments it has recently upgraded.
The Blog notes that to its knowledge the College President has never reported to the Governing Board publicly that it put together a business plan for running a motel/hotel facility during this period. Also, to the Blog’s knowledge, the President has never reported to the public the income and expenses associated with the project if it has been operated prior to this year.
The Blog speculates that there are so few summer classes offered on the Prescott Campus and so few students staying in the residence halls during the summer that the College has decided to try and operate a motel/hotel business of sorts during this period.
What follows is a portion of the advertisement the College is running for this business. You may view the College advertisement by clicking here.
“Escape the heat and enjoy picturesque Prescott.
“For groups of 20+ people who desire a variety of meeting and activity spaces for a two-night or more stay. Our location is ideal for:
- Youth camps (music, sports, computer tech, etc.)
- Faith-based camps
- Large family reunions
- Professional conferences/retreats/workshops
“Reservations available for events from Mid-May to end of July
“Yavapai College features include:
- Double occupancy, air-conditioned rooms with private baths in each room with free Wi-Fi (no TV). On-site laundry available. Night-lighted 1/2 basketball court & regulation-sized volleyball court located adjacent to halls
- State-of-the-Art classrooms, fully-equipped computer rooms and labs, conference rooms and meeting spaces for 10 – 180 people
- Indoor exercise facilities: indoor pool and weight room with locker room access
- Outdoor exercise facilities: lighted tennis courts, 1.35 mile hiking/mountain biking trails with Crossfit exercise stations, and baseball/softball fields
- 1,200-seat gym, 1,050-seat professional performance space with elevated stage, and outdoor concert spaces
- Custom meal plans and dietary restriction accommodations available through Rider Diner, YC’s dining facility
- Consecutive day stays and volume discounts available
- 24/7 campus security with certified police officers on duty
- Walking distance to downtown Prescott
“About Prescott: Prescott offers year-round hiking, biking, and kayaking opportunities in town and in the surrounding area. For more information, please check the following local area resources.”