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El Tovar - Inside the Park

2.5 star property
Historic hotel with area shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk

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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

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
(71 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed Street Level | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed Street Level

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Grand Canyon Village, Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023

What's nearby

  • Hopi House - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Grand Canyon Railway - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bright Angel Lodge - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bright Angel Trailhead - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Flagstaff Pulliam Field (FLG) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yavapai Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cafe at Mather Point - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Yavapai Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Maswik Cafeteria - ‬13 min walk

About this property

El Tovar - Inside the Park

Historic hotel near Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence
Located close to Grand Canyon Railway and Bright Angel Lodge, El Tovar - Inside the Park provides a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 78 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 36-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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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

  • El Tovar Cocktail Lounge
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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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Frequently asked questions

Is El Tovar - Inside the Park pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is El Tovar - Inside the Park located?

Situated in a national park, this historic hotel is steps from Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence and Grand Canyon Railway. Bright Angel Lodge and Bright Angel Trailhead are also within 10 minutes.

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El Tovar - Inside the Park Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 551 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1010 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located near the trails of the Grand Canyon.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jens-Peter

A very nice location, but the Hotel is very dated and the rooms are small
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

The gentleman at the front desk and the staff at both the restaurant and the lounge were spectacularly nice, attentive and accommodating. Made us feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arash

Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
It is steps from the south rim. Excellent food and vibe. Old hvac was loud and be careful not to trip as bathrooms step up..Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Is the Grand Canyon as long as You have a room and excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

SANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness
Old hotel could use some updating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
National Park
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dananthi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect except two. -A Bar tab was made and charged to our room, which was not our purchase. -We did have a mouse visit our room on one night. Definitely a gorgeous Lodge with beautiful common spaces to relax. Comfortable with a feeling of warm hospitality. Loved staying at El Tovar.
Lounge and Reception area
2nd floor common space for relaxing
Sunset view of the Lodge
Sunrise view of the Grand Canyon from just outside the El Tovar Lodge.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel was perfect - plenty to do and within walking distance of attractions. The hotel staff were friendly and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Great stay! The location is AMAZING!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Terrible pillows, sloppy bed skirts,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing. The canyon was exceptional so were the staff at reception and the diner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Hotel

Fabulous Hotel and amazing service from reception to restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The parking is no guarantee. You could get a close spot or have to hike in half a mile. No good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
WIFI was just fine in our room and throughout the property for the little bit of remote work i had to do. Staff was great too!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is awesome and the hotel Is rich in traditional decor. However- be aware that our “Terrace” room was on the basement floor with a view of the back parking lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Fabulous view of the canyon all around. Perfect for our adventure from the uk. Despite comments online about the restaurant being expensive we found it to be very reasonable compared to Vegas which was our first stop. Food was delicious too. Thanks to the El Tovar staff team. We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Can’t beat the location. Extremely easy to walk the south rim trails from this location in the cool of morning, before the crowds arrive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martins

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location within the park. Good dining options. Historic charming building. However some renovation would be needed to regain ambiance what I believe one was there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort and view of the canyon!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place unreal views right outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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