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El Tovar Hotel, Grand Canyon Village, AZ

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El Tovar Hotel

1 El Tovar Rd · Grand Canyon Village, AZ

Why you should go…

El Tovar opened in 1905, designed by Santa Fe Railway architect Charles Whittlesey as a cross between a Swiss chalet and a Norwegian villa. It sits about 20 feet from the canyon rim and was named a National Historic Landmark in 1987. The hotel has 78 rooms, including 12 suites, plus a dining room, a lounge, a gift shop and a newsstand. There are no elevators, so upper floors are reached by stairs.

  • #historic hotel
  • #grand canyon lodging
  • #south rim
  • #national park lodge

Good to know

General stay guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Rates swing with the calendar

    Midweek nights and shoulder-season dates are usually the kindest on price.

  • Read what is included

    Parking, resort fees, and breakfast are the three extras that most often land on the final bill.

  • Ask at booking, not at the desk

    Early check-in, late checkout, and room preferences go further when you request them in advance.

  • On a short trip, location wins

    What you can reach on foot from the door matters more than the amenities list.

What's around here?

The closest stops to El Tovar Hotel, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Tours
    Iconic

    Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters

    $50+

    Helicopter and airplane air tours over the Grand Canyon departing near the South Rim.

    0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Desert View Watchtower

    $25–$50

    Climb a 70-foot stone tower on the South Rim for views of the eastern Grand Canyon and Colorado River.

    17 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Raptor Ranch

    Under $25

    Birds of prey park near the Grand Canyon with daily raptor flight demonstrations and RV camping.

    28 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Bearizona Wildlife Park

    $25–$50

    Drive-through wildlife park near Williams, Arizona with North American animals in natural habitats.

    56 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Canyon Coaster Adventure Park

    $25–$50

    A mountain coaster and tubing park built into a cliffside near Williams, Arizona.

    56 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Tours
    Iconic

    Grand Canyon Railway

    $50+

    Ride restored vintage rail cars 64 miles from Williams to the Grand Canyon's South Rim, with cowboys and musicians aboard.

    56 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours