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El Tovar - Inside the Park

2.5 star property
Historic hotel with restaurant, near Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine - El Tovar - Inside the Park (Grand Canyon)
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

  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (9)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Free area shuttle
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Horse riding/rentals

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
$234 nightly
The total price is $251
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Total with taxes and fees

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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
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
(71 reviews)

Highlights

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
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 Street Level

7.4 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Grand Canyon Village, Grand Canyon, AZ, 86023

What's nearby

  • Grand Canyon National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grand Canyon Railway - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bright Angel Lodge - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bright Angel Trailhead - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Flagstaff Pulliam Field (FLG) - 100 min drive
  • Free area shuttle

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

El Tovar - Inside the Park puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Grand Canyon Railway and Bright Angel Lodge. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The El Tovar Dining Room, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This historic hotel is also within a short drive of Grand Canyon National Park and Grand Canyon Visitor Center. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 78 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Offsite

    • Free area shuttle within 25 mi
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Free local shuttle

What to do

  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1905

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 36-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

The El Tovar Dining Room - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
El Tovar Cocktail Lounge - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 2 to 10 per person

Renovations and closures

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

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20 per night

Policies

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.
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Is El Tovar - Inside the Park currently open?

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

Does El Tovar - Inside the Park offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, El Tovar - Inside the Park does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at El Tovar - Inside the Park and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as horseback riding.

Are there restaurants at or near El Tovar - Inside the Park?

Yes, The El Tovar Dining Room offers American cuisine.

What's the area around El Tovar - Inside the Park like?

El Tovar - Inside the Park is a short 3-minute walk from Grand Canyon Railway and 6 minutes' walk from Bright Angel Lodge. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

El Tovar - Inside the Park Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast at the property was superb, with many guests praising its quality and exceptional service. (8 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Location
Service staff
View
Restaurant
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Canyons
Historical
Parking
Parks

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Historic hotel transports you to the early 1900s. Loved it!
Jaime, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Yes very clean and courteous staff, needs some updating. Carpet in rooms is gross
Cora, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location of the hotel was perfect - plenty to do and within walking distance of attractions. The hotel staff were friendly and professional.
Joseph, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Historic building. Great bar inside and patio. Great appetizers. Excellent breakfast. Didn’t have dinner there.
Janice, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was wonderful to be right on the rim! The bartenders and servers were so friendly. Parking was a little tough since it was open to the public.
Karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
margaret, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Donald, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Martins, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful resort and view of the canyon!
nicole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place unreal views right outside.
Christopher, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel. Great restaurant.
Lewis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning Lodge

Beautiful lodge, nice amenities (restaurant, bar, convenience store, gift shop all on site), perfect location, great atmosphere. Parking was a challenge
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!
Peter, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Historical hotel with friendly staff

A nice historical hotel with a good restaurant and friendly staff. Very close to the edge of the Grand Canyon and amazing views. I'd stay there again.
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Graham, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Jamie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great

Nice historic hotel, great people and dining
John, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

El Tovar is such an amazing hotel! Right on the rim of Grand Canyon with an excellent restaurant !
Kristiina, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel location & the history behind it. Dining restaurant & lounge is nice & all the staff.
Maria Lei, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had such a lovely stay at El Tovar! The view of the Grand Canyon was absolutely stunning, and the hotel had a really clean, cozy feel to it. The front desk staff were super kind and helpful, which made us feel really welcome. One of our favorite parts was the live piano music at night. It was so relaxing after a long day of driving. Most of all, I’m really grateful we got to create such a special memory here together. It was truly one of the highlights of our trip, and I’d love to come back again someday!
Miho, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location is perfect.
Naomi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Is a beautiful Place
Carlos, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything especially the views were beyond our expectations.
Lorraine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great historic hotel with great dining and service.
Judith, 2-night trip