We just returned from our first trip to this remarkable place. We stayed in the Yavapai lodge; clean, nothing fancy, but far from the madhouse of Bright Angel Lodge. We loved the quiet of Yavapai. Close to the cafeteria and store. Loved the food at El Tovar; good value for the old-world elegance. Be sure to hike the South Kaibab... more

Prior to actually visiting the place, I didn't give much thought to how isolated the Grand Canyon is from the outside world. As I drove up to the Canyon on Highway 180, however, I began to get a sense of how remote the place must be. Between Flagstaff and Valle, a distance of fifty miles, there were only a handfull... more

Immaculate...nothing compared to Las Vegas. This is pure and serene. Would rate 100 times better than Vegas. Would to go back just for Grand Canyon. We actually drove from vegas. It took approximately 41/2 hrs to reach the park. Breath taking view. Spend some time at mather point and then hop on to the buses that go around canyon. Beautiful... more

If you go to the Grand Canyon, stay in this village! Easy to get around--much to do--and great food at El Tovar. more

It was a nice place and glad I went .I had to be taken to hospital because the high altude raised my blood pressure and my hear was beating illregular.I was told by the nurses in the hospital that they have people coming in the hospital all the time with that problem from being at the Grand Cayon.Don't know there... more