This motel was definitely the low point of our trip to the Grand Canyon. Upon arrival at the Grand Motel we were so shocked by the outside condition, we drove past it and around the block to be sure we had the right place. The vast majority of the reviews we read loved the motel. However, when we made the reservations with the owner, he made no mention of it being under repairs and repainting. The entire parking lot was trashed, and was without a doubt the worst looking motel in the entire town. When we told the owner (Elton), we were not pleased, we were told we could stay or pay a cancellation fee, which we did. Asking why we had not been told of the conditions when we booked the room, he told us, "You want to stay at the Ritz, you have to pay more money!" A very inconsiderate host and a rude owner. We were told later he had just bought the place, and all the posted reviews are from the old owner, and were not his. If you like big disappointments and rude owners, this is the place to stay.













