I had overall a really nice stay of one night. The hotel was really nice overall. The food was excellent and not too expensive (not cheap mind you but tolerable). The views of course from outside were spectacular. The people working at the hotel (e.g. at reception, the lounge, the restaurant) were all very nice and helpful. My only real issue was the air codnitioning in my room and the bathroom fan (which came on whenever one turned on the bathroom light) were both exceptionally loud. It was not easy to ignore the noise. Otherwise everything was really nice.

The El Tovar has a fantastic location just across from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. You can't see the canyon from the 1st floor rooms in the main lodge, but it's only a short walk away. The hotel is historic with an atmospheric dining room, but considering the high price for the rooms, they could sure use an update of decor. The AC didn't work well, there were only a few electrical outlets, the TV picture was very grainy, and the mattress was very soft and bouncy. But the bathroom had striking black & white tiles, and both the toilet and shower were great. The main reason to stay here is the convenient access to the South Rim and the free shuttle bus, although the nearest stop required a walk down & back up 2 sets of steep steps.

I loved the El Tovar hotel. We spent our 30th anniversary here and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The restaurant was delicious for breakfast and dinner. Sitting on the porches in the morning and evening sets a tone for the trip that can’t be beat. When it comes to the room just remember, this is a national park historical hotel and not the Ritz Carlton. All of the staff were friendly and welcoming. While pricey, this hotel was worth it

Location is great but there are other properties around. Rooms are overpriced because the AC is extremely noisy which will render you sleepless nights. Pre-booking the restaurant is not necessary. Caution: no elevators. Unless you are on the ground floor, you will need to haul your luggages through the stairs.

The El Tovar Hotel is located right on the Grand Canyon rim which is why we decided to stay there for our first Grand Canyon experience. The El Tovar Hotel is an older hotel with poor lighting, creaking floors, and an old carpet smell throughout the hotel. The carpet smell in the hallway was very strong. Service was average. The receptionist desk was not welcoming and attentive at check-in. I had to wait a couple minutes to be acknowledged even though I was the only person waiting to check in. The El Tovar Hotel cleaning staff were friendly. They greeted us and asked us if we needed anything every time we walked by them. I made reservations at the El Tovar Dining Room for my daughter’s birthday dinner and requested a table next to the windows overlooking the rim. When we checked in for dinner, all the other parties were being sat on the side of the restaurant overlooking the rim but we were the only party they sat on other side of the restaurant with windows looking out to a parking lot. After addressing my concerns to the staff, they were able to move us. I appreciated their effort. We had a good experience staying at the El Tovar Hotel. It is definitely the place to stay if you want to be right on the rim.