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Guestroom El Tovar Hotel has 78 guestrooms and suites. Standard rooms have one double, two doubles, one queen-size, or two queen-size beds. Deluxe rooms have either two queen-size beds or one king-size bed. Suites have a bedroom with either two queen-size or one king-size bed, and a sitting room. Some of the suites have a porch or balcony.

Suite El Tovar Hotel has 78 guestrooms and suites. There are 12 hotel suites, each one with a unique name, identity and decor. For example, the Zane Grey Suite – complete with an attached sitting area and balcony – is appointed with unique wall art specific to the author. Suites have a bedroom with either two queen-size or one king-size bed, and a sitting room. Some of the suites have a porch or balcony.

El Tovar Over The Grand Canyon Though the beauty of Grand Canyon is ultimately the main attraction, picturesque Grand Canyon Historic Village is a must see to truly experience Grand Canyon and its history. There are many historical buildings, national landmarks, and local businesses that deserve attention, including El Tovar.

El Tovar Over The Grand Canyon Though the beauty of Grand Canyon is ultimately the main attraction, picturesque Grand Canyon Historic Village is a must see to truly experience Grand Canyon and its history. There are many historical buildings, national landmarks, and local businesses that deserve attention, including El Tovar.

El Tovar Dining Room Terrace El Tovar’s Dining Room and Lounge were built perpendicular to the rim and were constructed using native stone and Oregon pine, which features traditional decor and ambiance. Welcoming guests into a warm and relaxing environment, the inviting and rustic décor showcases a painting of the canyon crafted by artist Chris Jorgensen and murals by Native American artist Bruce Timeche.

El Tovar Dining Room Terrace El Tovar’s Dining Room and Lounge were built perpendicular to the rim and were constructed using native stone and Oregon pine, which features traditional decor and ambiance. Welcoming guests into a warm and relaxing environment, the inviting and rustic décor showcases a painting of the canyon crafted by artist Chris Jorgensen and murals by Native American artist Bruce Timeche.

Hotel Exterior 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 just steps 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. The hotel has hosted such luminaries as President Theodore Roosevelt, Albert Einstein, Western author Zane Grey, and President Bill Clinton.

Hotel Exterior 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 just steps 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. The hotel has hosted such luminaries as President Theodore Roosevelt, Albert Einstein, Western author Zane Grey, and President Bill Clinton.

Lookout Studio Lookout Studio was designed in 1914 by Mary E.J. Colter as a gift shop and lookout point for the Fred Harvey Company. It is perched on the very edge of the rim, providing spectacular views. It blends exceptionally well with its natural setting. There are two small outdoor over-looks that are open in good weather.

Historical Image Of Dining Area A U.S. National Historic Landmark, the El Tovar Hotel is among the most cherished holiday retreats in all Arizona. This spectacular historic destination is located in the heart of historic Grand Canyon Village, which overlooks the expansive Grand Canyon National Park. (Grand Canyon Village is also identified as a U.S. National Historic Landmark, too.) The El Tovar Hotel itself dates back to a time when the Grand Canyon was rapidly emerging as one of the nation’s most celebrated natural landmarks.

Historical Image Of Exterior Aerial Countless Americans had started to visit the Grand Canyon in order to experience its majesty and wonder during the early 20th century, including U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. As such, several entrepreneurs—including the leaders of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway—decided to capitalize upon the region’s newfound popularity. The railroad began constructing a spur of its system into the Grand Canyon, in order to help accommodate the number of people interested in visiting the site.

Historical Image Of Exterior With People On Horseback Horses may be iconic to the American West, but the equine of choice at Grand Canyon has long been its hybrid relative, the mule. These animals combine the sure-footedness of a burro with the larger size and strength of a horse, and have been carrying canyon visitors since the late 1800’s. More than 600,000 people have taken Grand Canyon mule rides since they were first offered in 1887.

Historical Image Of Staff Historical Image of Staff of El Tovar Hotel. Built with cutting-edge facilities, like a barbershop, solarium, and greenhouse that featured all kinds of fresh produce, there was a need for more diverse hotel staffmembers.

Historical Image Of Guestroom To achieve an appearance that mimicked both a Swiss chalet and Scandinavian hunting lodge, designer Charles Whittlesey had utilized a combination of local limestone and Oregon pine to craft a rustic, log-cabin-like façade. Numerous cutting-edge facilities, like a barbershop, solarium, and greenhouse that featured all kinds of fresh produce were also incorporated into the El Tovar design.

Historical Image Of Front Desk To achieve an appearance that mimicked both a Swiss chalet and Scandinavian hunting lodge, designer Charles Whittlesey had utilized a combination of local limestone and Oregon pine to craft a rustic, log-cabin-like façade. Numerous cutting-edge facilities, like a barbershop, solarium, and greenhouse that featured all kinds of fresh produce were also incorporated into the El Tovar design.

Exterior With Grand Canyon Though the beauty of Grand Canyon is ultimately the main attraction, picturesque Grand Canyon Historic Village is a must see to truly experience Grand Canyon and its history. There are many historical buildings, national landmarks, and local businesses that deserve attention, including El Tovar.