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.
December 2024
January 2025

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Lobby sitting area
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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 (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$374
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025

Room options

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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
  • Grand Canyon Railway - 3 min walk
  • Bright Angel Lodge - 6 min walk
  • Bright Angel Trailhead - 9 min walk
  • Grand Canyon National Park - 12 min drive

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.

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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

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
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10/10 Exceptional

TONYA, 1-night trip
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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

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
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

Pricey: $500 for small double bed
Bruce, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Aleksandra, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Ron, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia 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
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