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Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort in Casa Grande, Arizona |
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Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort
26000 W Gila Bend Hwy
Casa Grande, Arizona 85222
Call Expedia at: 1-800-551-2409 |
| Midway between Phoenix and Tucson, this desert resort is 45 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Tower guestrooms feature balconies and golf course views. More modest courtyard rooms offer Starbucks coffee and Aveda spa amenities. The resort offers a heated baseball-bat-shaped outdoor pool and an 18-hole PGA championship golf course.
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Amenities | Recreation | Features | Reviews
Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort Amenities
Set amid palms and desert just 45 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, this resort is famed for playing host to sports and Hollywood celebrities. It combines its legendary baseball history as a training ground for the San Francisco Giants and its professional golf facilities into a unique experience. The hotel's lounge features photos of the many sports and movie stars who have visited, including Willie Mays and John Wayne. Guests can swim year round in the heated pool (shaped like a baseball bat), and golf on the 18-hole PGA championship course designed by Ralph Plummer. The fitness center provides an array of cardiovascular equipment and free weights. Spa treatments such as massage are provided on site. Dining offers a southwestern flair, with Cowboy Cookouts accompanied by a singing cowboy each Thursday night. Meeting and conference rooms are available. Public areas offer wireless Internet access (surcharge).
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Recreation
The hotel features Arizona's longest PGA Championship golf course at nearly 7600 yards. Designed by course architect, Ralph Plummer, it has five sets of tees for varying skill levels. A fitness room offers a range of free weights and equipment including elliptical trainers, treadmills, and exercise bikes. The baseball-bat-shaped swimming pool is heated and open year round. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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Features
Legends Restaurant - Located next to the pool. This upscale yet casual spot features Southwestern cuisine. A singing cowboy accompanies the Thursday night "Cowboy Cookout". Open daily, all meals. Sunday Brunch buffet. Duke's Bar - Located next to Legends. Dedicated to the Duke, this John Wayne-themed lounge serves weekly drink specials in front of a big-screen TV. Open daily from late morning. The Oasis - Located along the golf course. This concession stand grills bratwurst, hot dogs, and hamburgers. Open daily.
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Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort Reviews
| Traveler Ratings Summary for Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort
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Overall: 4.00 |
Service
3.00 |
Condition
4.33 |
Cleanliness
4.67 |
Comfort
4.33 |
Recommend
100 % |
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| Good Place to Stay |
Overall: 4 |
Service
3 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This Hotel was a big surprise. It is very comfortable and a bargain.
Reviewed by traveler from Albuquerque on July 27, 2006 |
| Great short family golf getaway |
Overall: 4 |
Service
2 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Nice place. Can't beat the golf prices. Interesting history. Service is a bit lacking in regards to the front desk. Restaurant/lounge a bit pricey, especially if you plan on staying a few days. Since it is in a remote location, plan on driving into town for a change in dining. Otherwise it was a great family getaway...the kids loved the baseball bat shaped pool (it decends to a 9' depth)
Reviewed by traveler from Tucson, AZ on May 31, 2006 |
| Nice golf course, remote location |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We really enjoyed this resort and the golf course at the resort. This resort is very remote to Phoenix, and there is not a lot in the area to do at night, or options for dinner.
Reviewed by traveler from St. Louis, MO on March 8, 2006 |
| won't be going back |
Overall: 2 |
Service
1 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
No |
| Hotel is in middle of nowhere. We arrived there about 2:00 P M and room wasn't ready till about 5: P M because the desk personnel couldn"t reach the cleaning crew on the phone.
Reviewed by traveler from Sidney, Ohio on July 13, 2005 |
| Oasis pequeno |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The Francisco Grande is situated just outside of Casa Grande, AZ. As such, it is entrenched in the desert, one of the few buttes of populace evident beyond the city strips. The hotel was coincidentally as barren as the desert surroundings, with only a few groups lingering amidst the comfortable lounge and dining areas. The golf course is very uncharacteristically green for the surrounding area, and is quite well kept. My room on the wing was like a good motel room, with older fixtures and tile, but very functional and clean. Perhaps a little "behind the times" in several modern ways, but excellent food, comfortable accomodations, the historical Duke Lounge, and an adequate golf course far outweigh any nitpicking and provide a very pleasant oasis in the desert while travelling the region.
Reviewed by traveler from Warwick, NY on May 4, 2005 |
| Fabulous but isolated |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Great hotel and friendly staff. Gourmet food at a reasonable price. But not much for a non-golfer to do.
Reviewed by traveler from Newnan, GA on April 1, 2005 |
| Wonderful Value-We'll Be Back!! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Lovely hotel and immaculately maintained grounds with a golf course and an airport. In the evenings there was a fire burning in the outdoor firepit which was nice on chilly nights. The bed was very comfortable. We were pleasantly surprised to find such a nice hotel for such a small off-season price through Expedia. And, its only a few miles to the outlet mall.
Reviewed by traveler from Leavenworth, WA on March 15, 2005 |
| Very nice place to stay. |
Overall: 5 |
Service
4 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We really enjoyed the golf course.
Reviewed by traveler from Nebraska on February 28, 2005 |
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