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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 January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Aerial view
Lobby sitting area
Point of interest
Point of interest
Point of interest

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking

Main amenities (9)

  • 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 (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is AU$430
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2025

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

In would not recommend
Not at all what we had hoped for. Our view consisted of a parking lot, not the Canyon. Extremely disappointing. Don’t get me started on the restaurant availability.
Caroline, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location!
Great location right on the rim! Parking right in front of hotel. Comfortable room. Dinner was delicious. Highly recommend.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quick but great stay!
Quick stay. The El Tovar did not disappoint!
Viola, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Room was nice with a free upgrade. No elevator.
Jeff, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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

Viviane, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

It was awesome beautiful lodge Dinner was fantastic requested table with view canyon had window looking out over beer garden and canyon Room was bit small but only slept and showered in room Property directly on south rim
william, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Yes
Troy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

El Tobar was a gem. If you are going to spend time in the Grand Canyon, be sure to reserve the hotel and the restaurant for your stay here. You literally are at the rim of the canyon so you can enjoy sunrise, sunset and everything in between especially the evening sky. Plus you get an excellent restaurant with Gorgeous views and very rustic setting and excellent food. The staff was second to none between recommendations for where to visit in the park and enjoying some really classic drinks and food they were the friendliest and most accommodating staff I've met in a hotel in a long time
James, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

beautiful place, great lobby staff, very helpful & always quick service - professional & kind!
Tina, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Walls are relatively thin. Screaming kid in adjacent room
ROBERT, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

This hotel was built with exceptional craftsmanshio and kept in an immaculate state considering it's over 119 years old.
Larry, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was friendly. Parking can be a challenge.
brad, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia 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
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