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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

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Situated in a scenic location, this hotel offers a unique blend of traditional and modern architecture, with a thatched roof and multiple windows.
Enjoy a fine dining experience in this rustic-style dining area, complete with a long table and comfortable seating for a memorable meal.
Cozy seating area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and mounted deer head.
Cozy cabin-style retreat with a high ceiling, exposed beams, and a seating area.
Cozy cabin-style interior with a central seating area, sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
Nestled inside Grand Canyon National Park, El Tovar - Inside the Park offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern comforts. Enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast, grab a drink at the bar or coffee shop/cafe, and explore with ease using the area shuttle; guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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 current price is NZ$445
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed Street Level

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed Street Level

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bright Angel Lodge - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bright Angel Trailhead - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grand Canyon National Park - 10 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

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Hotel size

    • 78 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

    • Free area shuttle within 25 mi
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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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
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.

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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

Popular mentions

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Location
Service staff
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Restaurant
Food
Canyons
Historical
Parking
Parks

What guests liked

  • The dining experience at this property was excellent with great food, good to excellent service, and beautiful views. (21 reviews)
  • Breakfast was great and superb, with wonderful options and excellent service. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Historical hotel with friendly staff

A nice historical hotel with a good restaurant and friendly staff. Very close to the edge of the Grand Canyon and amazing views. I'd stay there again.
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Graham, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great

Nice historic hotel, great people and dining
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Classic hotel

Classic American park hotel
Kenneth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall very nice

The hotel is charming, the location is very nice. The hostess at the restaurant for breakfast was mean.
jim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great historic hotel with great dining and service.
Judith, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful, historic hotel. Great dining at El Tovar Dining Room.
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the location and the history of this hotel.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful old hotel in gorgeous surroundings.
Robin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It’s very rustic and rather expensive given that, but we were paying for the location. Dinner was excellent, and the free coffee was delicious.
Jill, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel and restaurant and beautiful scenery!
Bryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing views!

Our stay was amazing due to the location right on the South Rim. We lobe the historic hotel although felt that it was long overdue for a renovation of the guest rooms
Elise, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Loved the views
Barbara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff and service was exceptional. We really enjoyed our time here.
Misty, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rustic, atmospheric, excellent restaurant
Laurie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing historical lodge right on the edge of the Grand Canyon … simply spectacular views… restaurant prepares high quality and tasty meals
carnie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place to stay for the south rim of the Grand Canyon.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff and property. The perfect place for a Christmas getaway!
Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a great time
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with amazing views and excellent service!
Dale, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property right in the south rim.
Bindy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fanstatic easily worth the price friendly staff, great view and great location right by the canyon.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the historical aspect of this hotel. The service was excellent.
Debbie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location to stay at Grand Canyon
Srikanth, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

First room (at $400 + per night) overlooked service parking lot. Locks on the room door were very hard to manage; hard to lock and unlock. Dining room experience was very unsatisfactory
Gregory, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful!

This is a wonderful place to stay. All of the staff are highly attentive and very friendly.
John, 1-night trip