Thanks to other reviews, we knew we were going to a rustic cabin steps from the South Rim and that parking was limited and that there was no air conditioning. None of those things were a problem for us. Thankfully we got Cabin 6178, which at first didn't seem so good because it faced a busier access road, but it turned out great because none of our cabin walls were adjacent to anyone else, limiting noise and giving us windows and airflow on all 4 sides. It also was incredibly close to the Rim Trail and view of the Grand Canyon, day or night. Though it was warmer than usual during our October stay, the fans and open windows circulated the air nicely and we slept great. All the room amenities are what you would expect in any luxury hotel, except for the bathroom. It was very small but quaint. The shower is extremely small, there's only one tiny glass shelf for your belongings, and the towels are very thin. It wasn't a huge problem to us, and what we expected. We stayed two nights, and housekeeping did not come to refresh towels between those two nights. Not sure if they typically do or not. Thankfully we had enough towels, and between the dry air and the thin towels, they dry fast. I did wish for a humidifier while there, since the humidity was 21% and I had a tough time getting used to that. The past two places we'd stayed provided humidifiers, but Bright Angel did not (I went to desk to request). Harvey House Cafe was great for breakfast and dinner, delicious and reasonably priced. The staff remembered our seating preference and took us to the same table for every meal! One morning we made reservations to go to El Tovar Dining Room for breakfast, which was a nice treat. It was such a treat getting to walk along the Grand Canyon rim any time of the day or night, even just for a few minutes. We went out late at night to look at the stars, but sadly there was still too much light pollution between light poles and tourists with cell phone flashlights. Price point was cheaper than anything in nearby towns, and what a fabulous location! We initially were only able to get one night booked, but kept checking the website for openings on the second night and it finally came through so I called to link the two reservations. Nice system in that you can cancel up to a few days beforehand, allowing you to reserve your second choice until your first choice opens up. We lucked out on parking, finding a spot closer to the rim than our cabin. We never moved the car while there then! Seeing the line of cars coming to the south entrance when we departed made us super thankful that we stayed in the park. Would stay here again, gladly!

I got on a waiting list over a year in advance for a rim cabin at Bright Angel Lodge and we were fortunate enough to get one. The cabin (6151) was just steps from the rim of the Grand Canyon. The view from our room was phenomenal. The cabin itself is rustic and basic. No AC but there was a room fan and a ceiling fan which circulated the air nicely. Room is small but we were there for the view not the amenities in the room. It was magical to watch the sunset from just outside our room. The view would've been the same from inside the room. Woke up to the sunrise and the Grand Canyon. If you can get a rim cabin I highly recommend them. 6151 and 6152 are excellent.

I had a Standard Queen room with no bath/tub/shower. First of all, the parking here is terrible. I think I circled around the loop for 30 minutes waiting for a spot to open, which ended up being quite a walk to the lobby. The room is in a building with other rooms, it's not a cabin. My room was very clean and inviting and contained a sink with towels. You have to go down the hall to use the restroom or take a shower. I really didn't mind that part, but the floors are so old, that anytime anyone is walking around you can hear them. Otherwise, the area is quiet and I felt safe as a solo traveler. Probably wouldn't stay here again mainly because of having to fight for a parking space.

I feel a bit mean only awarding 3 blobs but this score is strictly for the hotel itself, not the Grand Canyon experience. First of all… a visit to the Grand Canyon is amazing. We loved our visit and would go back in a heartbeat but stay longer the next time, 100% recommended for anyone. We stayed in a cabin at Bright Angel Lodge. As others have said, there are significant problems with parking. I appreciate that parking is at a premium in the park and that policing any restrictions would be virtually impossible. Having said that, there is no attempt to provide reserved parking for guests at all. There aren’t even any signs allocating guest spaces which might deter hikers from parking there. To make matters worse, the adjacent studio is being re-roofed and a section of the car park has been fenced off for contractor supplies. The contractors have also been given cones to reserve more spaces in the general car park area so the limited parking is reduced even more. The cabin was clean but not the most comfortable. There was no individual, major problem just a succession of minor irritations. The bed is quite small. The curtains didn’t close properly to exclude all light. There isn’t daily housekeeping (not a problem) but they only provided enough coffee and creamer for the first night. The lights are strangely located so don’t illuminate the whole room. The coffee maker has a fault and would only work when placed in one specific location on the tray. We were disturbed all night by a continuous rattling / banging noise on the roof. It didn’t help that the industrial size bins were emptied each morning at 5 o’clock. The Grand Canyon was fabulous and your lodging options are limited. Don’t be put off, just don’t expect much! We were exhausted after our 2 nights of poor sleep and looking forward to staying in a standard chain hotel. Like another reviewer, I was also a bit uncomfortable with the bin next to the toilet being marked as being sorted later for recycling… I support recycling yet the paper cups provided for coffee were each individually wrapped in plastic. Seems a bit inconsistent.

Very quaint lodging and fantastic location. Going in February provided several lodging options and less crowds. Our room had a toilet, sink, and queen bed - small but doable for 2 nights and comfortable, corner room. Had coffee maker in room, and natural light from 2 windows. Private Shower room down the hall. Parking is a bit challenging, so don’t expect to park too close to room. Check in was very easy and staff were great. Would stay again and also this time of year - got to see and experience what we wanted. Great stay!