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El Tovar - Inside the Park

2.5 star property
Historic hotel with restaurant, near Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Aerial view
Lobby sitting area
Point of interest
Point of interest
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Free area shuttle
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Horse riding/hire
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is AU$456
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed Street Level

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed Street Level

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed Street Level

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
Grand Canyon Village, Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023

What's nearby

  • Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grand Canyon Railway - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bright Angel Lodge - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bright Angel Trailhead - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grand Canyon National Park - 12 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Flagstaff, AZ (FLG-Flagstaff Pulliam Field) - 100 min drive
  • Free local area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Maswik Cafeteria - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cafe at Mather Point - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪We Cook Pizza & Pasta - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Bonita - ‬15 min drive

About this property

El Tovar - Inside the Park

El Tovar - Inside the Park offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Grand Canyon Railway and Bright Angel Lodge. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit The El Tovar Dining Room, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This historic hotel is also within a short drive of Grand Canyon National Park and Grand Canyon Visitor Center. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 78 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 16
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Off-site

  • Free area shuttle within 25 mi

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Free local shuttle

What to do

  • Horse riding/hire
  • Bike rentals nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1905

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 36-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

The El Tovar Dining Room – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
The El Tovar Cocktail Lou – On-site bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 2 to 10 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20 per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

El Tovar Grand Canyon Village
El Tovar Hotel Grand Canyon Village
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Frequently asked questions

Does El Tovar - Inside the Park offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, El Tovar - Inside the Park does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at El Tovar - Inside the Park?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at El Tovar - Inside the Park?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at El Tovar - Inside the Park?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at El Tovar - Inside the Park and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as horse riding.
Are there restaurants at or near El Tovar - Inside the Park?
Yes, The El Tovar Dining Room offers American cuisine.
What's the area around El Tovar - Inside the Park like?
El Tovar - Inside the Park is a short 3-minute walk from Grand Canyon Railway and 6 minutes' walk from Bright Angel Lodge. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

El Tovar - Inside the Park Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Make that trip to the Grand Canyon a bit special
Amazing. Great friendly check in and service. Food and service in the lounge was great. Breakfast in the restaurant warmed us after an early outing to see the sunrise. Real fires in thr lobbys and restaurant really added to tte atmosphere.
Nevil, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

El Tovar Heartbreak
Staying at El Tovar Hotel was a bucket list item for decades and booked a night Friday 11/15. Arrived at 11AM and asked if we could check in early. Digitally checked in and was told I would be called when room was ready, but no promise before 4PM. Had a magnificent lunch (no res) with server Jack in the dining room, Jack - 5 stars. Checked back at reception at 2, room still not ready. Shopped for gifts and waited. At 3:30 asked again and was told simply, yes, your room is ready. No call - no notification. Strike 1 but room was beautiful. Had dinner res for 5:30, arrived and seated promptly. Server was Paul who was awkward and aloof. Mike, the server one table over, was engaging and friendly with his tables. Food left wanting - my peppercorn crusted NY strip steak was literally coated in peppercorns yet the steak itself and demi-glaze were tasteless. 'Seasonal Veggies' were some carrots and snap pea pods that were chewy and inedible. $200 for 2 adults and 1 child - unimpressed. Strike 2 Worst to come. Slept in a little bit Sat morning and arrived at the dining room at 9:09AM. Was asked if I had a res, which I didn't because sleeping in and assumed breakfast on a Sat would be served later into the morning. Wrong assumption. At 9:09AM I was told they were only seating people who had res and no more. Astonished I went to talk to the manager who said they were short staff and not seating any more - dining room was 80% empty. Expressed disappointment and was told SORRY! Strike 3
Keith, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

At ease
Beautiful historic hotel that really puts your mind at ease . It’s right at the rim of the canyon . Rachel at check in was amazing . She made us feel welcomed and appreciated. She is a wonderful asset to this facility .
Deonarine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

TONYA, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Spencer, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Madjid, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gerhardus, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience, a privilege to stay at El Tovar. Very Friendly and helpful staff at the front desk, the clerk smiled and greeted us, (you do not see that very often anymore). Beautiful place, very well kept. The AC is a bit loud, but after doing Rim to Rim it was ignored easily. Thank you.
Jose, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The food is good but served colder than it should be. The property is a mass carpets are filthy. It needs a complete upgrade inside and out. The only reason to stay here is because it's on the canyon rim.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

This property needs a serious upgrade or just general maintenance would help. The plumbing doesn't work no hot water at certain times no water pressure paint feeling railings unpainted. Carpet needs to be replaced, filthy. Staff has a attitude of it's not my problem. Flies in the dining room windows not clean. Beds are horrible Uncomfortable. hard as a rock, old,stained & disgusting. Garbage cans with no liners in the rooms. Like making reservations for dinner is a complete nightmare, Is front desk stafthey have plenty of seating but their reservation system is inadequate. Reservation staff need to be Reviewed attitude attitude attitude attitude. The young staff members are very helpful however.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The hotel in a neat experience for the historical value and proximity to the canon. The rooms however are seriously lacking in size and appeal. Severely overpriced for what you get.
Janie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The room, the staff
Barbara, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

What an amazing hotel located right on the Grand Cayon rim.
Lori-Ann, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

The view of the Grand Cayon from the hotel was spectacular. We liked how close the hotel was to the cannon, and there is a wonderful porch to set on and rest if you want to. We stayed in Williams and rode the Railroad Hotel train to the Grand Cayon. The Hotel picked up and transfered our luggage to the El Tovar. That was a seamless operation. Our luggage was in our room when we arrived. Things we found difficult: The rooms were small and not worth the price we paid. Also, if you are older and need an elevator, there is not one available. There are no public bathroom on the main floor.
Cinda, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Mythique mais surtout miteux
L’hotel est dans son jus, c’est peu de le dire! La chambre donnait sur le parking, au rsc, les fenêtres sont sales et difficiles à ouvrir. Il y avait des boissons entamées des personnes avant nous encore dans le frigo, et malgré le fait de l’avoir reporté à la réception personne n’est venu nettoyer. Le restaurant est bon mais franchement cher et les serveurs du petit déjeuner sont des jeunes qui n’ont clairement pas envie d’être là et on les comprend. Cet hotel jouit dans emplacement de choix mais à de sérieux problèmes de propreté (odeur des moquettes en arrivant dans le hall d’entrée lunaire) Il a probablement eu son heure de gloire mais il est grand temps de le fermer pour un bon coup de frais afin de retrouver de sa superbe. Good luck!
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent food. Clean hotel, quiet location. Lots of place to walk and beautiful views. Wildlife tame and nice to see.
Amy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ned, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

MARC, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Caring Service: Joel at at the front desk and his manager made our trip an absolute pleasure. We booked last-minute reservations from an outside vendor and it put a lot of pressure on those guys to find us two consecutive nights in the same room. They went the extra mile and helped us to get an upgrade for a bit extra to a better room. The extra money was worth it. They had no reason to jump through hoops - except the desire to help a traveler out. Our servers at dinner showed a love for the hotel & its history. Note: When booking, keep in mind that you are booking a historic hotel in a AMAZING location that is seeking to keep its historic feel & authenticity. It’s NOT a brand new luxury hotel with huge bathrooms & the latest amenities…. If you need that look elsewhere. If you value history & location you will be pleased beyond measure.
Paul Van, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Air conditioning too loud and couldn't open window
Gilberto, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was perfect. Able to see the Grand Canyon outside our room window and just a few steps from the front door. All of the staff that we encountered were pleasant and appeared to enjoy their jobs and worked as a team. We ate in the dinning room and it was excellent. The food was superb and the stay easily worked with one another.
Felecia, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bungo, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

I have stayed at the El Tovar a handful of times over the last 20 years. It is an iconic hotel on a priviliged location. All is good, but they are letting it get a little run down. This is particularly true of the dinning areas, They use to serve world class dinners with matching service. Not so much any more.
Roger, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review