The Grand Canyon is an awe inspiring attraction located in Arizona. With its unique beauty, the canyon attracts more than five million tourists yearly. There are only a few lodging options actually located inside the canyon, and these fill up very quickly. These are a few of the best options for your vacation to the Grand Canyon.
El Tovar Hotel
The El Tovar Hotel is located directly on the rim of the canyon, and you are able to get great views. The hotel has a rustic, elegant ambience. It has 78 rooms, which include the most amazing suites. The cozy rooms that overlook the rim have astounding views. The suites are even more pleasant and include a sitting room with many including a private balcony or porch. The hotel offers amenities such as coffee, cable TV, a safe, and in room dining. With all of these wonderful features, this hotel is one of the most popular in the canyon.
Bright Angel Lodge and Cabins
The Bright Angel Lodge is located adjacent to the Grand Canyon South Rim and the Bright Angel Trail. It is a Nationally Registered Historic Landmark with a nice diner style restaurant. The lodge has 86 rooms which include historic cabins. The cabins have TV and a private bath, whereas the lodge room do not come with TV and have a shared bath. The history of this property makes it a great option in the Grand Canyon.
Thunderbird Lodge and Kachina Lodge
The Thunderbird and Kachina Lodges have a more modern style than many other lodging options in the canyon. They are located directly on the rim and provide great access to the canyon. The hotels do not contain a restaurant, but you can easily visit some nearby options. The rooms include flat screen TVs, Keurig coffee makers, a safe, and a refrigerator. The hotels are also walking distance to many shops and are directly on the Rim trail. They are perfect for active visitors also being walking distance to the Bright Angel Trail. These hotels are right in the middle of everything and either one is a great choice for a first time visitor.
Grand Canyon Lodge
The Grand Canyon Lodge is the only hotel inside the park on the northern rim. The Grand Canyon North Rim offers a more tranquil experience. This hotel includes a restaurant, and it is imperative to make reservations months in advance. The lodging at this location consists of cabins and motel rooms. Some accommodations have rim views. The different accommodations have varying amenities with the Pioneer Cabins including a mini refrigerator and a coffee pot. This hotel is perfect for a visitor to the north rim of the Grand Canyon.
All of these hotels are great options to explore the Grand Canyon. It is important to decide which amenities are most important to you and to book your room as soon as possible. Doing so will assure you get the perfect accommodation for your trip to the Grand Canyon.
