El Tovar - Inside the Park

2.5 star property

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Aerial view
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed Street Level | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Lobby sitting area
Horseback riding

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed Street Level

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed Street Level

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

El Tovar - Inside the Park

Grand Canyon hotel steps from Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free self parking and a free area shuttle are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite.
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.
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary area shuttle within 25 mi is available for guests. This historic hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance and coffee/tea in a common area. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

El Tovar - Inside the Park is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 2 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • Built in 1905
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • 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

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

Property 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

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El Tovar - Inside the Park Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 519 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1003 reviews" "

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

8/10 Good

Cinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Ballston Lake

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food. Clean hotel, quiet location. Lots of place to walk and beautiful views. Wildlife tame and nice to see.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ned

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Van

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning too loud and couldn't open window
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felecia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bungo

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

8/10 Good

Roger

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at El Tovar! It is hard to beat the convenience of this stunning location. We really enjoyed our experience over our two-day stay. Lunch in the lounge was just what we needed, and the staff members throughout the hotel were extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC wasn't working, but was repaired quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect location to explore the Grand Canyon- restaurant was just wonderful- Delicious food at a very reasonable price point. Would definitely recommend to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

David

OK place but only because it close to the canyon. SUPER expensive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wallis

Lovely short stay at this iconic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in a perfect location! We have watched the National Lampoon’s Vacation movie so many times and have always thought it would be fun to stay here and it was outstanding! The room was great and it was so wonderful to literally walk out of the hotel and be standing at the Grand Canyon! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this incredible historic place. However, the air conditioner sounded like it could break down at any minute and was EXTREMELY loud, making it hard to sleep without earplugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

geri

Needs a total makeover. Nice staff. Food good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

FUMIAKI, Santa Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking issue and comments from a front desk staff about that disapointed me.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect venue to see the grand canyon; wonderful old world cabin feel upon entering
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelbi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Completely worth it! This is a must visit if you are going to the Grand Canyon! The breakfast was fantastic and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024