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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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Aerial view
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Grand Canyon Village, Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023
  • Place, Grand Canyon National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Canyon Railway
    ‪2 min walk‬

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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Grand Canyon Village

El Tovar - Inside the Park is adjacent to popular attractions such as Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence and Grand Canyon Railway. This 78-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Grand Canyon National Park - 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 with area shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk
At El Tovar - Inside the Park, guests have access to features like coffee in a common area. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free area shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and tours/tickets.
Guests can expect to find 36-inch TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and safes are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 6 2025 to December 16 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 2 to 10 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

El Tovar - Inside the Park provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

As of Dec 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Tovar - Inside the Park on Jan 12, 2026 start from $301.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see near El Tovar - Inside the Park?

This hotel in Grand Canyon is within a 10-minute walk of Grand Canyon Railway and Bright Angel Lodge. You'll also find Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence and Bright Angel Trailhead less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does El Tovar - Inside the Park feature a casino?

No, El Tovar - Inside the Park doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about El Tovar - Inside the Park?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this historic hotel, including a bar, a restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk.

Does El Tovar - Inside the Park have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does El Tovar - Inside the Park have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, El Tovar - Inside the Park serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge at The El Tovar Dining Room.

Does El Tovar - Inside the Park allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at El Tovar - Inside the Park though service animals are welcome.

Does El Tovar - Inside the Park have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Can I book a room with a balcony at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at El Tovar - Inside the Park.

El Tovar - Inside the Park Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 550 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

ichthang

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Next to the rim. No bfast option at the hotel. Parking was difficult to find
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night. When is right clean and perfectly adequate perhaps a little dated and could be modernised without raising the traditional touches fan was extremely noisy and little quirk such as not been able to charge phone from Bed not problematic but reflected how the age of the building
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Great central place to stay in the park.

Wonderful historic lodge with beautiful views. You can see the lodge from Hermit road overlooks. Food options were fair. They offered coffee/tea service for the mornings but never had it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Chorley

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Deepika

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled with partner
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

margaret

Traveled with family
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

Jamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is amazing - right on the rim. Parking is a challenge and the circulation system around the hotel is confusing. The room is really nice, the staff is super friendly and the restaurant was awesome. Main feature is of course the Grand Canyon right outside the front door. Perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel with an incomparable location. Although expensive, the room was quite nice and a good size. The restaurant food was well beyond expectation for a national park hotel, and the service of the staff at breakfast was exceptional. Hard to beat being able to see the canyon outside our window and step outside to the edge at sunrise!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
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

Robyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Walter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
TV reception was horrible! Staff tried but in this day and age of technology and the caliber of the hotel I would think they would have state of the art television
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
We arrived with 4 cases and they put us on the top floor no elevators, me and my wife are in our 60s, the bell hop took one look at our cases and frowned and decided to offer his help to a young girl in her 20s who had 1 small case terrible sevice. the Hotel is very old and very expensive for what it is your paying for the location. would i stay again no!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard and Mindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
My wife and I were taking a trip of a lifetime and decided to spring for almost a thousand bucks to stay in this convenient and iconic hotel. The check in experience was great and the accommodations were as expected for such an old property. My issue relates to the dinner reservation we made two weeks before we arrived. We really wanted to sit near the windows in the dining room and stopped by the restaurant desk earlier in the day to ask for this accommodation. It was noted, so when we arrived, it was a bit surprising that the young desk clerk seemed reluctant to reassign our table, but did find us a table near the windows. We sat and observed the fact that two window tables were unassigned…and we were one of a very few patrons in there at the time. After being waited on, we observed another couple was being seated near us, but they asked to have one of the tables at the window and they were moved. I was sorely disappointed at this outcome … it seemed that our wishes weren’t even considered, but if we had raised the question, we may have gotten a coveted spot. Frankly it ruined my $200+ meal…and (sorry for the pun) left a bad taste in my mouth. I’ll never be able to make this trip again, so I’ll never get to experience the dream of sitting at a canyon-view window. But I hope the staff can learn to be more attentive, especially when making accommodations for other folks in similar situations but not for us, made me feel unwelcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

sally

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the historic hotel. Nice rooms but the air conditioner is too large and too noisy for the space.
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

Artyom

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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