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El Tovar - Inside the Park

Grand Canyon Village, Grand Canyon, AZ, US
4.3Very Good
Hotel amenities
Bar & Lounge
Restaurant
Free Parking
Non-Smoking
Breakfast

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About this property

El Tovar - Inside the Park is a historic 2.5-star hotel located within Grand Canyon National Park in Grand Canyon, Arizona. Situated just steps from the Grand Canyon Railway and Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence, the property puts guests within walking distance of some of the park's most significant landmarks. Bright Angel Lodge and the Bright Angel Trailhead are each approximately half a mile away.

The hotel offers 78 guestrooms, each equipped with a refrigerator, satellite television, and a private bathroom with a shower/tub combination. Rooms include complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, phones, safes, and desks. Guest comfort ratings for the accommodations average 3.8 out of 5.

El Tovar - Inside the Park features the on-site El Tovar Dining Room, which serves American cuisine for lunch and dinner. A coffee shop and cafe are available for lighter meals, and a bar/lounge offers drinks. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for an additional fee. The property is smoke-free and offers horse riding on site, with bicycle rentals available nearby. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, free parking, luggage storage, and tour and ticket assistance. The hotel does not permit pets, though service animals are welcome.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM, with late check-in available until 5:30 AM. Standard check-out is 11:00 AM. The property is accessible by wheelchair, though some limitations may apply. The hotel does not have elevators.

Location & nearby attractions

When you stay at El Tovar - Inside the Park in Grand Canyon, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence and Grand Canyon Railway. This historic hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bright Angel Lodge and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Bright Angel Trailhead.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Mary Jane Colter Buildings - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Verkamp's Visitor Center - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Hopi House - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Grand Canyon Railway - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Bright Angel History Room - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Bright Angel Lodge - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Lookout Studio - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Grand Canyon Field Institute - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Kolb Studio - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Bright Angel Trailhead - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Grand Canyon Backcountry Information Center - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Grand Canyon Clinic - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Trail of Time - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Yavapai Point - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi

The preferred airport for El Tovar - Inside the Park is Flagstaff Pulliam Field (FLG) - 145.5 km / 90.4 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 78 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Dining

For lunch or dinner, stop by The El Tovar Dining Room, a restaurant that specializes in American cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee.

Amenities & features

This smoke-free hotel features horse riding on site and bicycle rentals nearby.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - 5:30 AM
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

Pets are not allowed.

Fees & policies

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately $2 to 10 per person Rollaway bed fee: $20 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Know before you go

  • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Frequently asked questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

Check-in starts at 4:00 PM - 5:30 AM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM.

Where is El Tovar - Inside the Park located?

El Tovar - Inside the Park is located at Grand Canyon Village, Grand Canyon, AZ, US.

What attractions are near El Tovar - Inside the Park?

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Mary Jane Colter Buildings - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Verkamp's Visitor Center - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Hopi House - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Grand Canyon Railway - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Bright Angel History Room - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Bright Angel Lodge - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Lookout Studio - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Grand Canyon Field Institute - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Kolb Studio - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Bright Angel Trailhead - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Grand Canyon Backcountry Information Center - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Grand Canyon Clinic - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi Trail of Time - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi Yavapai Point - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi The preferred airport for El Tovar - Inside the Park is Flagstaff Pulliam Field (FLG) - 145.5 km / 90.4 mi

How do I get to El Tovar - Inside the Park?

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

What dining options are available at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

For lunch or dinner, stop by The El Tovar Dining Room, a restaurant that specializes in American cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee.

What amenities does El Tovar - Inside the Park offer?

El Tovar - Inside the Park features amenities such as Bar & Lounge, Restaurant, Free Parking, Non-Smoking, Breakfast.

What are the rooms like at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

Make yourself at home in one of the 78 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Is El Tovar - Inside the Park pet-friendly?

Pets are not allowed at El Tovar - Inside the Park.

What fees should I know about at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately $2 to 10 per person Rollaway bed fee: $20 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

What should I know before staying at El Tovar - Inside the Park?

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.