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El Tovar Hotel

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4.0 of 5 stars 2,603 Reviews
#1 of 3 Hotels in Grand Canyon National Park
Apache Street and Center Road, South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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Memphis, TN
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8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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“Loved staying at El Tovar”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed yesterday NEW

We really enjoyed our trip to the Grand Canyon, and it was worthwhile to stay right at the South Rim even though it was on the expensive side. I would definitely stay at El Tovar again if I could. My rating of 4/5 was mostly based on location. Don't expect "fancy" here, but we found it clean and comfortable. We... More 

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Marietta, Georgia
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42 reviews
8 hotel reviews
common_n_hotel_reviews_1bd8 15 helpful votes
“Historic visit and canyon tour”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed yesterday NEW via mobile

The hotel registration staff was very welcoming. Our room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom is a good size but watch the step up because it can be deadly if you forget about it. The dinner was good and Jose was a wonderful server. As for the not so good parts the lounge area needs to be updated and they... More 

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London, United Kingdom
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39 reviews
6 hotel reviews
common_n_hotel_reviews_1bd8 10 helpful votes
“You pay only for location”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 days ago NEW

You’re paying only for location. We all know that it’s old and historic but this hotel has not been well-kept. The room wasn’t terrible but it feels somewhat dirty and dingy. And it’s disappointing, because historic/old doesn’t have to mean dirty/tired. The A/C is terrible as it is extremely noisy. The room is not well ventilated and has a very... More 

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Hartford, Wisconsin
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20 reviews
6 hotel reviews
“OK facility great location”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 days ago NEW

Older hotel that smells a bit musty. Average sized room, bathroom layout a bit odd. Sink didn't have a place to put your things. The toilet was so close to the wall you couldn't sit down properly. Tub didn't drain well so you were standing in 6 inches of used water.

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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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24 reviews
common_n_hotel_reviews_1bd8 12 helpful votes
“South Rim Breakfast”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 days ago NEW

My husband and I recently visited the Grand Canyon and stopped for breakfast at the El Tovar. We both enjoyed the the Prime Rib Hash & Eggs and it was excellent. It was a large portion with lots of prime rib and we both requested to-go boxes. The coffee was never ending and the service was first class!!

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Mesa, Arizona
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19 reviews
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common_n_hotel_reviews_1bd8 1 helpful vote
“lunch”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 days ago NEW

went in because it was a rainy cold day and we needed to dry out me wife liked the coffee my iced tea was not very good the menu is a bit different than we like my wife had the French onion soup and I had a slice of apple pie

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Providence, Rhode Island
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4 hotel reviews
common_n_hotel_reviews_1bd8 12 helpful votes
“Historic But Needs Refurbishment”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 week ago

I love historic and old but the El Tovar is in need of some freshening up. Hotel lobby, bar and dining room all provide that great historic early 1900’s vibe. We stayed in a deluxe room with king bed on the 2nd floor. The room was fine with the exception of everything else at the El Tovar that is needs... More 

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“Everybody should stay here once !!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 week ago

I have been lucky enough to stay here twice, first time we got the El Tovar suite and last time the Fred Harvey suite. These rooms were definitely more than what we normally pay for lodging, but you only live once right? The place feels "historic" when you walk into the lobby and the floors creak when you walk around.... More 

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Dallas, United States
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3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
common_n_hotel_reviews_1bd8 1 helpful vote
“Pretty good hotel to stay at the rim (quite literally) of the Grand Canyon”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

My wife and I came here so we'd have a place to stay actually at the Canyon instead of just nearby. Almost every other place was booked up except the El Tovar. It has definite character and a rustic appeal that didn't seem to be present at the other park hotels. And, despite the hotel's age, the rooms are fairly... More 

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Monroe, New Jersey
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“"Wouldn't stay anywhere else"”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 week ago

We stayed at the El Tovar for a few days at the end of July. IT WAS AMAZING! Every morning around 6:00 AM I stepped out the front door and was at the rim of the Grand Canyon. At that time, very few people are out and you feel like you have the Grand Canyon all to yourself! Yes, the... More 

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    Amenities

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    • Free Parking
    • Bar/Lounge
    • Restaurant
    • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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    • Non-Smoking Hotel
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    Additional Information about El Tovar Hotel

    Address: Apache Street and Center Road, South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
    Location: United States > Arizona > Grand Canyon National Park
    Price Range: $208 - $442 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Hotel Class:2.5 star — El Tovar Hotel 2.5*
    Number of rooms: 78
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    Also Known As:
    El Tovar Hotel Grand Canyon
    El Tovar Grand Canyon
    Hotel El Tovar
    El Grand Canyon
    Grand Canyon El Tovar
    El Tovar Lodge
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    “No elevator. We liked our room location (6444 I think) because it was right by the door to go out to the rim.”
    of 5 stars Memphis_gal_8, yesterday | Read review
    “Personally, I would only stay at the El Tovar if a suite were available. The "basic" rooms of the other lodges are cheaper.”
    of 5 stars markhP6478EK, 1 week ago | Read review
    “Book at least a year in advance. Failed to book a room but non residents can make a dinner reservation 30 days in advance.”
    of 5 stars sfd13, 2 weeks ago | Read review
    “reserve early, no microwave, no elevator,”
    of 5 stars 783mauran, 2 weeks ago | Read review
    “Ask for rooms facing the canyon.”
    of 5 stars 237elainef, 2 weeks ago | Read review
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