Hotels with a rim view of the Grand Canyon in Arizona provide up close and personal views of one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the United States. These hotels are run and regulated by the National Park Service. They are also all situated on the south rim of the canyon which provides great views of the canyon while not affecting the natural beauty of the canyon.
This hotel is the top end hotel on the rim of the Grand Canyon. Built in 1905 and renovated in 2005, the hotel has 78 rooms with various types of accommodations. As of April 2010, a standard room with double beds starts at $174 per night and the prices go as high as $426 per night for the largest suite on the property. All rooms and suites have cable television, telephone, full bath and air conditioning for comfort and enjoyment. This hotel has hosted Theodore Roosevelt, Albert Einstein and Zane Grey. The hotel is also on the National Register of Historic Landmarks.
El Tovar Hotel
Apache Street and Center Road, South Rim
P.O. Box 699
10 Albright St.
Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
888-297-2757
grandcanyonlodges.com
This lodge was built in 1935 and is a lodge and cabin complex that is the central point for entry into the cabin. This is the place where all mule riders must check in for the world famous ride to the bottom of the canyon. This is the location where all the information about Grand Canyon National park can be obtained. The hotel has some accommodations that have shared bathrooms and others that have private bathrooms. The standard rooms have several rooms that share bathrooms. While Rim Cabins all have private bathrooms and cabins are available with a fire place for an additional cost. The accommodations consist of lodge rooms (TV not available, some without a private bath) and cabin rooms (all with television and private bath). All rooms are equipped with a telephone; most have only one bed.
Bright Angel Lodge & Cabins
Highway 64 South Rim
Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
888-297-2757
grandcanyonlodges.com
These lodges are contemporary alternatives to the more rustic accommodations on the south rim of the Grand Canyon. The rooms at these modern buildings all come with in-room coffee, refrigerator, safe, television, telephone and full bath. This lodge also has rooms that will accommodate people with disabilities. The room's offer two queen-size beds or one king-size bed per room. There is a standard price room, but if you want a room with a Canyon view the price goes up a small amount. These rooms are designed and laid out and suited for families.
Kachina Lodge and Thunderbird Lodge
Grand Canyon Village, South Rim
Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
888-297-2757
grandcanyonlodges.com
