About El Tovar Hotel
The El Tovar Hotel, built in 1905 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 2012 was designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark in 1974. Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation® for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels across America. Opening its doors in 1905, El Tovar Hotel, a former Harvey House, is considered the premier lodging facility at the Grand Canyon. Constructed of native stone and Oregon pine, this historic hotel was built as a destination resort and provides an air of venerable dignity. Its location is a mere 20 feet from the rim of the canyon and is one of only a handful of Harvey House facilities still in operation. The hotel features the canyon's premier dining facility, El Tovar Dining Room, and an elegant gift shop with unique gifts and apparel.For Price Match Guarantee and Special Offers please visit, please visit HistoricHotels.org.
How to Get There
Grand Canyon National Park is in northern Arizona. Grand Canyon Village (South Rim) is 60 miles north of Interstate 40 at Williams via Highway 64, and 80 miles northwest of Flagstaff via Highway 180. Surrounded by a natural setting, guests are advised that gasoline is only available year-round in Tusayan, just south of the park entrance, and inside the park seasonally at Desert View. Flagstaff Pulliam Airport: 84 miles, 1 hour, 45 minutes. Visit HistoricHotels.org to get more information or make a reservation. .
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to El Tovar Hotel
Heading to El Tovar Hotel? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for El Tovar Hotel?
No central reservation system listed for El Tovar Hotel. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231802) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to El Tovar Hotel?
Grand Canyon National Park is in northern Arizona. Grand Canyon Village (South Rim) is 60 miles north of Interstate 40 at Williams via Highway 64, and 80 miles northwest of Flagstaff via Highway 180. Surrounded by a natural setting, guests are advised that gasoline is only available year-round in Tusayan, just south of the park entrance, and inside the park seasonally at Desert View. Flagstaff Pul…
How do I contact El Tovar Hotel?
You can reach the park at phone: +1 800 678 8946 or email: info@historichotels.org.
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