Address:
El Tovar Hotel
Apache Street and Center Road
South Rim
Grand Canyon National Park
Arizona 86023
Phone:
Reservations: 888-297-2757 or 303-297-2757Main Switchboard: 928-638-2631
Website:
Xanterra Grand Canyon LodgesRooms:
El Tovar Hotel has 78 rooms and suites, all with cable television, telephone, full bath and air conditioning. Standard rooms have one double, one queen, or two queen beds. Deluxe rooms have either two queens or one king bed. Suites have a bedroom with either two queens or one king bed, and a sitting room, and some of the suites have a porch or balcony. All rooms are non-smoking.Amenities:
The Grand Canyon's El Tovar is situated 100 yards from the rim. Rooms and dining room have a breathtaking view.- Restaurant (Continental) in a stunning dining room
- Lounge with veranda overlooking the rim
- Concierge
- Tour desk
- Room service
- Morning coffee in the guest lounge
- Turn Down Service
Dining:
Fine dining room (open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner)and separate lounge with bar menu. Dinner reservations are a must, sometimes months in advance.Reservations: 928.638.2526 x6432
Diningroom Direct: x6431
Rates:
Standard Double $166.00 Standard Queen $196.00
Deluxe $256.00
Extra Person for Standard & Deluxe rooms only $14.00
Suites $306.00 - $406.00
(2008 Rates)
Visitor Comments:
Trip Advisor Guest ReviewsSpecial Attractions:
Grand Canyon views are just steps away from the hotel! You can walk to Hopi House, browse the gift shops and walk the rim trail.History and Luxury Awaits You at The Grand Canyon's El Tovar:
The Santa Fe Railroad commissioned the construction of El Tovar in 1902. Charles Whittesey, a Chicago architect, designed the structure as a cross between a Swiss chalet and a Norwegian villa.Originally El Tovar was to be named “Bright Angel Tavern,” but by the time it was completed in 1905 (El Tovar celebrated the 100 year mark recently), it was renamed El Tovar in honor of Pedro de Tovar of the Coronado expedition. This is yet another confusing element in this now Swiss-Norwegian-Spanish style Inn.
El Tovar is built with massive beams hewn or Oregon pine. The first floor has log slabbed siding with corners carefully notched to give the impression of solid logs. Together with the mounted deer, elk and moose, El Tovar has an unusual design and could easily be a hunting lodge belonging to the rich and famous.
No matter what the origin of the design, El Tovar is a Grand Canyon landmark. The beautiful dining room with large picture windows overlooking the canyon retains the historic artwork and murals of indigenous peoples. The lobby is rustically elegant with beautiful gift shops and a fireplace where visitors can gather to wait for their dinner reservation. On the front deck is a row of wooden rocking chairs where, weather permitting, hotel guests can relax and read or watch the visitors go by.
