El Tovar - Inside The Park

“Historic!”

We recently stayed at El Tovar, and while it’s expensive, you’re definitely paying for the unbeatable location. The room was dated as expected, but we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the robes and amenities. The air conditioning unit, as others have mentioned, was quite loud, so I recom… lisää

We recently stayed at El Tovar, and while it’s expensive, you’re definitely paying for the unbeatable location. The room was dated as expected, but we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the robes and amenities. The air conditioning unit, as others have mentioned, was quite loud, so I recommend bringing a sound machine to help with that. There are no elevators, but the bell service made it easy by carrying our luggage. The restaurant was a major highlight—make sure to book early for dinner. The steak and French onion soup were outstanding, and the service was exceptional. We also enjoyed a last-minute lunch reservation, which had a different but equally good menu. The location is fantastic, walkable to everything with ample shuttles available. Parking is tricky, but with patience (and a few loops), we found a spot nearby. Overall, the charm of staying at the rim and the dining experience made it worth it!

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“Christmas at El Tovar”

We stayed for one night on Christmas Day and had dinner in the restaurant in the evening. Yes, it was ‘faded’ glory and could do with a spruce up. Yes, it was expensive but its location was convenient for visiting the GC when short on time, there is limited accommodation around there and there is … lisää

We stayed for one night on Christmas Day and had dinner in the restaurant in the evening. Yes, it was ‘faded’ glory and could do with a spruce up. Yes, it was expensive but its location was convenient for visiting the GC when short on time, there is limited accommodation around there and there is a lot of history associated with the hotel. We liked the area outside at the back of the hotel where we enjoyed the beautiful views at sunset. You could purchase drinks to take away at the hotel and enjoy while admiring the sunset. We also enjoyed the roaring fire in the lobby, the Christmas tree and festive decorations.

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“Meager Offerings for Gluten Free Diet”

This review is for their restaurant. We stopped for lunch at the restaurant. My husband had the quiche which was very good. I asked for gluten free toasts. These were just toasted Udi’s bread, really bland, but just about edible. The side of fruit came straight out of refrigerator, not at all … lisää

This review is for their restaurant. We stopped for lunch at the restaurant. My husband had the quiche which was very good. I asked for gluten free toasts. These were just toasted Udi’s bread, really bland, but just about edible. The side of fruit came straight out of refrigerator, not at all fresh. If you are gluten free or on any special diet, bring your own food. The service was good and the setting was awesome, just by the canyon.

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“Okay once upon a time”

Right on the rim. There is a shuttle stop just down the steps. Good luck finding a parking spot. No elevator and no help to lug in your suitcase. The air conditioner was so loud, it woke me up all night. The next night, we opened the windows wide and could sleep. Nice view of the parking lot. … lisää

Right on the rim. There is a shuttle stop just down the steps. Good luck finding a parking spot. No elevator and no help to lug in your suitcase. The air conditioner was so loud, it woke me up all night. The next night, we opened the windows wide and could sleep. Nice view of the parking lot. I wish that instead of staying here 4 nights that we would have spent one night in Sedona and one night in Flagstaff and only 1 night in this historic, cool, slightly uncomfortable place. I would be happier if it wasn’t so expensive that I feel like I didn’t get value for the money.

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