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El Tovar - Inside the Park

2.5 star property
Experience history in one of America's most breathtaking national parks. Find your perfect mix of relaxation and adventure.

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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

  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$463
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
(75 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed Street Level

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed Street Level

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed Street Level

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed Street Level

7.6 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Located in Grand Canyon, El Tovar - Inside the Park is near a train station and in a national park. Bright Angel Lodge and Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bright Angel Trailhead and Yavapai Point. Don't miss out on a visit to Grand Canyon Railway. Visit our Grand Canyon Village travel guide
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Grand Canyon Village, Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023

What's nearby

  • 0_NA008602
    Grand Canyon National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Royal Gorge train
    Grand Canyon Railway
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Friendly crow at the South Rim
    Bright Angel Lodge
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bright Angel Trailhead which includes tranquil scenes and a gorge or canyon
    Bright Angel Trailhead
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Flagstaff, AZ (FLG-Flagstaff Pulliam Field)
    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
  • El Tovar Dining Room and Lounge
    3 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 such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and coffee/tea in reception
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 78 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 36-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, 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 transport

  • Free area shuttle up to 25 mi
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 lift
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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 does it cost to stay at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

As of 12 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Tovar - Inside the Park on 6 Mar 2026 start from AU$463.21, including 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.

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is El Tovar - Inside the Park located?

Situated in a national park, this historic hotel is steps away 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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Reviews

El Tovar - Inside the Park Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 563 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay with a wondeful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful National Park property and neat historic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hever

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and great location! The Gran Canyon is literally in front of the hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best stay when visiting Grand Canyon National Park as it sits just in the rim inside the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and views were amazing. Best views of the canyon just steps away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay great views
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenji

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Truly iconic. A great location with a view that cannot get old.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location. Location. Location. Friendly, welcoming, accommodating staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy rooms, lovely ambience of the hotel. Feels like a cottage. Great location. Everyone was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view and the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Pekka

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff had both excellent and unacceptable memners.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Pekka

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff had both excellent and unacceptable members.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick efficient, texting on pre-check to avoid desk time. Maximize Grand Canyon time which is a few steps away from the front door.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff could have been more pleasant. Other staff was fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Food in the restaurant was amazing. Clean room and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of South rim is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

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

Luz

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was just ok. Our room (6486) was very small and had an odd smell. The mattress was not what would expect for $450 a night. Nonetheless, the location and ambience make this hotel iconic. If you plan a once in a lifetime trip to the Grand Canyon this is your place. Wish they would invest more in room quality. However, you are not staying there for the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Andreea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel sits on the edge of the grad Grand Canyon. Nothing can beat this. The food was very good. Staff were friendly. On the downside, the rooms and bathrooms are AWFUL. Stained carpet, beat up furniture, curtains … from the 1920s? The rooms a complete renovation and honestly if this hotel was anywhere else they wouldn’t be able to get away with charging $500/night - more like $50/night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

The toom was TINY. It was clean though. The TV was tony and the picture was snowy. The restaurant food was good to very good. The pirtions were large as wete the prices. We were annoyed at their policy of having a reservation. The dining room was half full at best and tey made us wait 20 min.to please the computer. Same at breakfast. Kee We left at breakfadt and went to the cafeteria down the rad. It was EXCELLENT! It was cheap, clean ans empty. They served us immediately and were nice as pie.p in mind, its JANU
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026