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El Tovar - Inside the Park

2.5 star property

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Grand Canyon Village, Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023
  • Hopi House
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Grand Canyon Railway
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Grand Canyon, AZ (GCN-Grand Canyon Natl. Park)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed Street Level

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed Street Level

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed Street Level

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed Street Level

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed Street Level

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Grand Canyon Village

When you stay at El Tovar - Inside the Park in Grand Canyon, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence and 3 minutes by foot from Grand Canyon Railway. .This historic hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bright Angel Lodge and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Bright Angel Trailhead.

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 Pulliam Field (FLG) - 100 min drive

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

Historic hotel with area shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk
El Tovar - Inside the Park offers 78 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 78 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
This smoke-free hotel features horse riding on site and bicycle rentals nearby.
For lunch or dinner, stop by The El Tovar Dining Room, a restaurant that specializes in American cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
The El Tovar Dining Room - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
The El Tovar Cocktail Lou - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Free local area shuttle up to 25 mi

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: USD 2-10 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • The El Tovar Dining Room
  • The El Tovar Cocktail Lou

Things to do

  • Horse riding/hire

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 2 to 10 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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El Tovar - Inside the Park Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1004 reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Joan

El Tovar was a beautiful historic hotel with great proximity to the canyon and it’s spectacular views. Great staff too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was close to the south Rim
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Tovar is a treasure! It's a beautiful, historic property with a lot of charm. The rooms are quaint, but could use a renovation. The staff was wonderful. We had a couple hiccups during our stay, involving a broken heater and some very loud and obnoxious diners sitting next to us in the formal dining room. The staff were very kind and made the situations right. I will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

ryozo, Chandler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Nita

Travelled with partner
I was very disappointed with the small drab room. The bed was uncomfortable and the pillows were the size of throw pillows, not pillows for sleeping. We couldn’t use the heater at night or when we were watching tv because it was EXTREMELY noisy. I called concierge and requested a blanket and they didn’t bring it for an hour after I had gone to bed. For the price El Tovar charges I was so disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nevil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

LEMY

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ken

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyubov

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Juan, Corte Madera

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deonarine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kunal

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location was just fabulous. The hotel condition needs some upgrades. Had a really bad musty smell. In hotel life by and room. The food was very good staff very nice and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Property is old. Cost is for location and not much of anything else. Food was meh, room was small and average. Food options very limited … The Canyon was outstanding !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Oleg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably the best option to explore South Rim - you just can’t get any closer! The staff need to be a little more involved, but otherwise great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

TONYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was on the Canyon
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Site On the Canyon
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and historic hotel preserving some history of the area. Great last minute stop if available.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Waynesboro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location! Classy historic hotel. Our second visit. Restaurant very good!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

raymond

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024