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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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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
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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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Grand Canyon Village, Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Grand Canyon National Park - 10 min drive - 6.0 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 luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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 at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

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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