The hotel is in a great spot with immediate access to the rim walk and close to 2 of the shuttle bus stops. We went for one of their standard rooms (no view) but then you're going to be outside looking at the Canyon when it's light and inside when it's dark so why pay for more. The room was... more

If you're doing your "Once-In-A-Lifetime" trip tp the Grand Canyon (like we did) and you pick the El Tovar, be very careful what you book and ratchet down your expectations. We booked our rooms 13 months ago (as early as possible) and, in a million years, I didn't expect to get a room the size of a large closet overlooking... more

After booking this as it was the only hotel in the Nationa Park with vacancies at short notice, I wasn't sure what to expect - especially after some of the mixed trip advisor reviews i'd seen. I am still unsure of what I think of El Tovar. It is a fabulous building, and it actually feels like it has some... more

My fiance and I stayed at the El Tovar for 2 nights in June 2009. We stayed in a (tiny) room with queen size bed. The location, right next to the South Rim was absolutely fantastic. It was very pleasant being able to wander 20 yards from the hotel reception to such a view, or sit and eat breakfast on... more

Booked the El Tovar one year in advance. Paid for the better room, asked for a Canyon view (understand there is no guarantee). GOt there and were put in a room overlooking the parking lot. Called the front desk and was put on hold for 10 minutes. Went downstairs and no one was at the desk checking in, mentioned I... more

We stayed here in Mid April and was pleased with our choice. You can not beat the location. The hotel was charming, clean and the staff was freindly and helpful. The rooms are quite small but served our needs. We were only able to spend two days at the Grand Canyon but the location provides you with the most bang... more

Unbelievable - so close to the rim of the Grand Canyon - -worth the price. Only criticism - the parking was not plentiful. We didn't realize that there were not reserved parking for those in the hotel. We had to park down the street in another lot. more

A week before memorial day 2009 and the El Tovar is full, but because we phoned up and booked a year early, we have a top floor king bed room with good en-suite bathroom. We have just come up from the bottom of the canyon and need a couple of days luxury, and got it. The bed is just firm... more

Just returned from three night stay at the El Tovar while celebrating our 40th anniversary. The room was slightly smaller than cozy, but I did get to watch an elk in velvet grazing just outside my window. The room was about 10' x 15' including bathroom and had just a full size bed, but we didn't spend too much time... more