El Tovar

Top choice in Grand Canyon National Park South Rim


Perched on the Rim Trail at the canyon edge, the public spaces of this 1905 wooden lodge ooze old-world national-park glamour and charm. Unfortunately, the 78 rooms and suites do not consistently share the historic aesthetic; some are lovely, with four-poster beds or a spectacular balcony, but standard rooms rival roadside motels. Stay here for the service and location.

Rooms can be reserved by phone or online 15 months in advance; suites can be reserved by phone only.