We stayed here for 2 nights. The cabin was clean and had a very pleasant atmosphere, so historic. We enjoyed it very much. There was just one queen bed, but the mattress was good enough. Not too wobbly for two. The heater couldn't be regulated real well. It was a bit on the hot side. Like the hotels of the former Eastern European hotels: the heater was just hot and you had to open the windows to cool a little. We couldn't help but contribute to global warming!!! Not very much like Xanterra's philosophy I believe. We had dinner in the restaurant at Bright Angel Lodge. It was good. We were a little early to have dinner, before 7.30 pm. Before the large groups came in the servers could handle it, but later it was very difficult for them.
But the bad thing is the Internet WiFi connection. As international travelers we appreciate fast Internet. But here: no Internet in the cabins. Just in a small area in the hotel lobby. That's too much like in the Middle Ages!
But the location was perfect. We loved to stay here because of that.

because we were excited about our hike into the canyon the room was clean but nothing more.. shower was adequate barely warm...mattresses old but this isnt the Ritz The rooms are close to the canyon so for this reason the location was great.

Of course, as others have said here, it's all about the location of the cabins and lodge here, as you are right at the edge of the Canyon and it's so convenient for wandering out to get pics etc whenever the mood takes you. The rooms are clean, basic (with a nice bathroom) with a comfy bed which is really all you need. Also, we arrived when it was pretty chilly, but the room heaters were amazing and it was toasty warm inside (good job though, as only thin bedding provided). The facilities at the main lodge are pretty good too, with free wifi being available in the lobby (but not elsewhere throughout which you sort of expect in a remote location like this). Staff were polite and professional throughout. My only downside to the whole place would be the bar, as there is an awful smell pervading the entire place (septic tank or sewage type smell) which really made it difficult to spend any amount of time in there (which was a shame, as there was a good duo playing on the night we stayed and it would've been nice to stay a while longer to soak up the atmosphere.) Overall, i'd recommend to anyone, but avoid the bar area if you have a sensitive nose!

We stayed in a cabin the night before we hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and on the day after we hiked out. Our adult children shared a room in the lodge. Our cabin with a partial view and fireplace ($184/night) had an absolutely wonderful view. We had a spectacular view of the sunset and the sunrise. It was also very nice to be able to hike out and walk directly to our cabin; my son was ahead of us and was able to check us in. The actual room was nice but National Park basic. The bed was comfortable, the food at the lodge restaurant was ok. My kids said that the rooms in the lodge are very noisy. You can hear everything going on in the next rooms and you can hear the door open and shut as people leave the lodge.