![]() All Grand Canyon hotels (except for Kachina and Thunderbird) have on-site restaurants, cocktail lounges (except Yavapai) and gift shops. ![]() ![]() Grand Canyon Village has six hotels: the El Tovar Hotel, Kachina Lodge, Thunderbird Lodge, Bright Angel Lodge, Maswik Lodge and Yavapai Lodge. There is also a spur road which extends eight miles West of Grand Canyon Village called the “Hermit’s Rest Road,” formerly known as the “West Rim Drive.” This scenic drive, which was recently refurbished, is closed to private vehicles during peak travel periods (generally from March through November), when it is served by a free shuttle service or Motorcoach tour. This section of Highway 64 is open to private vehicles year-round. The North-South and East-West branches of Highway 64 join perpendicularly just East of Grand Canyon South Rim’s main commerce area, “Grand Canyon Village.” There are many scenic overlooks of the Grand Canyon situated on Highway 64, especially the East-West section from Cameron. Both entrances are accessed via Highway 64 from Williams, Arizona and Cameron, Arizona respectively. Grand Canyon National Park South Rim can be accessed by one of two entrances: the South entrance, and the East entrance. Grand Canyon South Rim is the most highly recommended for first-time visitors to the Grand Canyon Park due to its relatively easy access from major western cities, and abundance of family-friendly services and activities. Grand Canyon National Park, particularly the South Rim, is the most visited part of the Grand Canyon Park area, and for good reason: with vast, expansive views (up to 18 miles wide in some areas), multi-hued rock formations and high desert forests, it is regarded by many as the “true” Grand Canyon. Which one should you visit? Depending on how much time you have, what you want to accomplish, and how far in advance you plan, you might be able to experience several of them on your Grand Canyon vacation. Had dinner and breakfast in the Harvey house cafe and it was fine and enjoyed the bar there too (Bright Angel Lodge).Think Grand Canyon National Park is all there is to the Grand Canyon? Think again! Today’s Grand Canyon Park is actually made up of five parks: a National Park (with two sides), and three Native American Tribal Parks. We really enjoyed walking the rim trail both directions from the hotel. There is a shuttle stop right in front of the hotel. If you are arrive early be sure to go ahead and do paperwork for checkin and they will give you the room key in the 3-4p timeframe.įantastic to be right on the rim for sunset and sunrise. When we ate breakfast at nearby El Tovar we were surprised they would not give us wifi access even though all part of Xanterra hotel group. There is no wifi in the room and limited access in the Bright Angel Lodge lobby. Check in and everything happens at the Bright Angel Lodge right next door. ![]() We were in room #6208, downstairs, no view, 2 queens, frig, ,lots of plugs, coffee maker, nice bathroom. Granted it looks horrible from the outside (old college dorm?!) but the actual room was quite comfortable. Had considered Maswik and Yavapai Lodge but after visiting both we were happy at the Thunderbird lodge. We booked only about 2 months ahead and were happy we could snag a room on the rim.
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