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Grand Canyon Railway Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Williams with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center

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The Grand Canyon Railway Hotel, located in a historic district with abundant shopping and dining, offers two on-site restaurants. Guests can relax in the spa tub or enjoy the playground, arcade room, basketball court, and volleyball area, providing entertainment for all ages.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Standard Suite | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(76 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(265 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
235 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams, AZ, 86046

What's nearby

  • Thunder Eagle Native Art - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pete's Route 66 Gas Station Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Buckskinner Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Canyon Coaster Adventure Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kaibab National Forest Headquarters - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Williams Depot - 3 min walk
  • Flagstaff Pulliam Field (FLG) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pine Country Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Long Horn Saloon - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brewed Awakenings Coffee Co. - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Grand Canyon Railway Hotel

Hotel located in Downtown Williams
A grocery/convenience store, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like basketball and volleyball. In addition to a playground and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and an electric car charging station
  • An elevator, ATM/banking services, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 298 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 17.50 for adults and USD 13.25 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Fred Harvey Restaurant
  • Spensers Pub

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1995
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 17.50 for adults and USD 13.25 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 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 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
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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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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Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Canyon Railway Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Grand Canyon Railway Hotel 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 Grand Canyon Railway Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grand Canyon Railway Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Grand Canyon Railway Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Williams, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Williams Visitor Center, Thunder Eagle Native Art, and Pete's Route 66 Gas Station Museum. Canyon Coaster Adventure Park and Buckskinner Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Williams Depot is only a 3-minute walk.

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Reviews

Grand Canyon Railway Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 824 out of 1290 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1290 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1290 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timoteo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for the money. Great little town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes all was very good. Great location and very well run.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, ate at restaurant, food was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Clean room and very nicely decorated easy access to the train for the Polar Express.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great staff, ample parking
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice to coincide with polar express
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here a few times and love the atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. We loved the train ride to the Grand Canyon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location to tiwn, shopping and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the lobby and the easy access to restaurants and stores.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazingly pleasant. Everyone was friendly and the location was so convenient. Walkable to all restaurants and shops. Will be back again. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lavona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property continues to be beautiful and well maintained. I have visited this location several times and it continues to be a lovely location. It was my first time visiting during the holidays. It is so beautiful with the decorations and loved the attention paid to the Polar Express. Location is centrally located and have the ability to walk to route 66 to visit the stores and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really neat property with a lot of character and style. Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ive stayed in this hotel before it's nice and walking distance from the shops .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zareh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and cozy hotel, it’s clean and the staff is super friendly. Usually very quiet and peaceful if you don’t mind waking up to train noise. Overall was a wonderful experience!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time I have stayed here. Never dissatisfied. Staff is great, friendly & accommodating. Room is clean. Close enough to walk to town. Will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location walking distance to downtown with nice bar and restaurant on the grounds .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel easy to walk to restaurants and tourist shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ferdinand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They property if very quiet and clean, will recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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