The views here from this lodge were amazing. After dinner we grabbed a couple drinks from the tavern and sat there until the stars came out. Would say the basic cabins are pretty barely held together, particularly the screens. So you will likely be staying with a few spider friends as we did. read more

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We've stayed here three years in a row. Two cabins, the lodge building once. It is FANTASTIC. Each time we've arrived off the trail after hiking in from the south rim. Maybe that's the difference vs many of the lesser reviews. It's the GRAND CANYON. It's unfortunate so many people blast the staff for not being 5 star providers. The staff we've encountered have been exceptional. They respond to anything we need. They are super friendly. Once our room needed towels. So we asked. They provided. Once our room wasn't ready. So we waited. But it's the GRAND CANYON. Not the Four Seasons. Dare I suggest you stop looking at your phone, and you look around at the beauty formed over millions of years. 2023 our reservation was delayed by a month. The water main broke due to the amount of snow the area received and they had to restore the pipes. It's not unfortunate it happened. It's amazing they resolved it in 4-6 weeks! Seriously. If you're booking here to get the best latte at the cafe, or to have the best Chardonnay of your life, or the strongest WiFi you've had, do yourself a favor, drive to the south rim, get a helicopter tour, leave the same day, get a 5 star hotel in Phoenix. Otherwise, look around, enjoy the VIEW. Inhale. Exhale. Relax. Give the staff a break. They're doing their best. Season staff are hard to get in a remote location like this. I will say. After hiking in this year, the pepperoni sausage pizza at the cafe was the best I've had in my life. Maybe partially due from the condition we were in from hiking. But it was GOOD. read more

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We have stayed here twice and eaten at the restaurant twice. Cabins are small but fine. Clean with basic supplies. The restaurant food is expensive and they were out of several items. My food was prepared incorrectly so it was comped. Both times we had to wait longer than the reservation times. Views are gorgeous with great hiking trails. The outside deck is a good place to relax. We attended a ranger led star gazing talk that was okay. Their gift shop is nice. Most employees are friendly. read more

Grand Canyon Lodge - Hotels Near Me - North Rim, Arizona

Price/Comfort - 1 Location - 5+ I have stayed in nasty rooms before and this one certainly qualifies as one of the least comfortable, poorly appointed, unpleasant ever. I could go on but just do not have high expectations in any way of the accommodations. 2nd world at best. Food service is Aramark and lacking in multiple regards. Staff try's to make the best out of difficult situations. But the view from the dining room is priceless. Get out on some of the outer trails - great hiking and plenty of grandeur. Go while school is in session to avoid the crowds. Peace and quiet abounds - just hike past the first overlook where about half the people in the parking lot take their pictures and turn around - hike on for some relaxing time. read more

Grand Canyon Lodge - The view was 1000X better than the breakfast buffet... - Hotels Near Me - North Rim, Arizona

I stayed in the 'motel' section. Tiny room, wife mentioned that our camping tent is about the same size. Speaking of camping, this was more like camping than staying at a hotel. The room was about 1/2 a mile from the lodge, fortunately you could get a ride from one of the porters (make sure you tip them). The in room phones do not call the desk, they call a call center that does not answer so if you have an issue you are on your own or you can hike to the lodge, if there is someone at the desk to help you. Great place to un plug. Because there is NO INTERNET and POOR CELL SIGNAL! So just give up contacting anyone, and UNPLUG! Our room did face the forest which was nice. The rooms do not have air conditioning, it was 80 degrees in the room until late at night. It didn't affect us, we're from Phoenix and 80 is where we set the AC. The 'queen' bed was a mattress on some plywood set on a scrounged bed frame, with tiny pillows, 2. A kind word and a tip to the housekeeper got us more pillows and a tolerable 3 nights was had by all. Ok so it is $200 a night, but it is the Grand Canyon one of the wonders of the world so yes it was worth it. Next time we go we will camp and we will have pillows. read more

Grand Canyon Lodge - The view from our room - Hotels Near Me - North Rim, Arizona

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I can't believe it's gone...such an icon. The North Rim will forever be magic. Climate change is certainly real

Rustic would have to describe everything. These are cabins, not hotel rooms. Expect to find a parking spot, walk over to the office w/o your luggage to check in and get a key, then walk back to find your cabin. The cabins themselves are very basic- they provide electricity with about 3 outlets for everything, a small bathroom with shower, and beds. No wifi, tv so it is the great outdoors. We ate at the restaurant- way overpriced for what you get- very disappointing- the menu sounds great but it's basically mass produced catered food. The view is nice though. read more

the Lodge has cabins for rent and also a restaurant so difficult to give a true rating but we used all the ammenities so I will rate each.. Nowhere in this place has any Wifi or even Mobile service... nothing. NOT good at all. Makes it very difficult to coordinate with family or have an emergency! Cabins, 1/5 - TINY bathroom - bed was barely a step above "I can feel the springs", at least it wasnt sagging - no blankets, just regular sheets. had to ask for another set as it gets cold at night even in the summer Restaurant, 3/5 ... we ate here twice - Food was pretty good, very expensive some some items, not for others. It was odd. - host was fantastic, Bill I think? - view was nice on the rim-side of the room - wine was reasonably priced, which was nice. - the new kitchen manager came out asking for feedback one night. we let him know the bread pudding was overcooked (very hard on the outside - most of the way through) and would be great if it was cooked softer overall. He dismissed it and told us it is supposed to be that way. Ah, OK dude... you customer who eats LOTS of bread pudding and is an avid chef says you screwed it up royally. You should not dismiss that! Or at least offer him a different dessert. Mule ride along the rim, 3/5 - great for my 12 yr old. the ride leaders was great with him - no along the rim very much, mainly - reasonable price (only there here that was) read more

Horrible Service The restaurant's manager's service is simply horribly. The highlight of the restaurant is the view, the breakfast service is advertised as "first comes first" and opens at 6:30am. My partner and I woke up at 5:00 am to secure a good table, needless to say, we drove 8hrs to enjoy the adventure. We were the 4th party in line, they had at least 12 tables with window view. Erin Lewis the restaurant manager gave window tables to everyone but us, she gave a center table with no view at all, we requested to be moved to a window table since we were there before everyone else and were following the rules of their establishment, there were many tables available with a view - Erin told our server that they could only give window view to the first 3 parties. She kept assigning window tables to everyone that came after us, my partner and I are from Hispanic decent and Erin kept assigning window tables to people from Caucasian decent only. I personally felt discriminated because her excuse to move us to a window table, was that she didn't have enough servers, but seconds after our request she keep on sitting people at window tables with a a great view to again only white people. Erin Lewis ruined my experience at Grand Canyon lodge restaurant, she is racist and has zero costumer service skills. If you are Caucasian, you'll be good with Erin. If you are from any other race - good luck! #ErinLewisIsRacist #GrandCanyomLodge read more

The staff works hard to accommodate you. If you like a CCC cabin like accommodation this place is great. The only drawback is they promote mule rides. Fresh Mule poop and urine cover the trail in many spots along Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon. The biting flies, feeding off the mule poop, are a menace as well. Start early, eg 6 am if you plan on going 4 or more miles since the temperature is hot as you go down. Bring 6+ liters of water per person. Not trip back is up hill and strenuous. There are no bad mules, just bad mule owners. read more

Grand Canyon Lodge - Hotels Near Me - North Rim, Arizona

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Great place to sit and view the Grand Canyon north rim and have a drink, dinner! Go check them out!! read more

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It's fine, average for a national parks hotel. It's at least clean. Not a lot of power outlets. Amenities are limited--not much food, need a hard-to-make reservation for the dining room and deli is pretty bad. Dining room served the worst short ribs I've ever eaten. Would be three stars except that they have discontinued the shuttle to the North Kaibab trailhead "due to the pandemic" which is absurd and an insulting claim. They don't warn guests about that in advance. Instead, guests must scramble upon arrival to pay one of the hotel porters on the side to take them, and the porters the hotel staff recommends don't respond to texts, so people just have to walk an extra two miles. I don't understand why the pandemic is worse on the North arum than on the South Rim, but all of the shuttles are fully operational on the South Rim, so that must be the case. I assume they'll use this as an excuse to get rid of the shuttle going forward by saying that people have gotten by fine woo it a shuttle. That two miles to and from the trailhead is like a special f you to hikers. read more

Experience of a lifetime. Majestic views that you could never get tired of. The drive alone through the pine trees and birch forest was spectacular. Unbelievable hikes, complete immersion into nature and views, views, views. It is hard to describe the full experience, there is something supernatural about being so close and seeing something that took billions of years to form. It is definitely a bucket list destination. Book months in advance as the place is almost always fully booked, and if you do, make sure you request a cabin at the front line, at the edge so to speak, anything else will be still good but not breathtaking. To see The Grand Canyon from your cabin's window will be worth every penny but most importantly leave an impression of a lifetime. read more

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We traveled there on July 14 with another couple. We were very embarrassed because we had been touting the food at the lodge. Three of us ordered hamburgers, one chicken. The problem was the buns on the burgers. The WORST buns I have ever eaten anywhere. They were so hard and stiff that they could not be cut with a knife. We couldn't get the attention of the server, so we just ate all but the buns. I would go back, because I live nearby, but would skip the burgers or carry a chainsaw! read more

If you put lipstick on a pig, it's still a pig. This old motel style place remodeled the West rooms but a fresh coat of inside paint sloppily done, cheap carpet, dirty windows and poor housekeeping does not justify the price. Although it's conveniently located inside the Park, be careful not to arrive after dark because it's nearly impossible to find your room. The linens were stained and bathroom floor was dirty after being "sanitized"and the bathtub had stains on the mat as well as under it. Disgusting! Staff not properly trained on the amenities or features. The Wifi was strong in the room which was welcomed despite being told by front desk staff it was only available in the lobby. We arrived on a cold night and found a digitized thermostat that no one at the hotel could tell us how to operate and we almost froze to death. Stay away from the snack bar on Site in the main store. The food looks appealing but wasn't fresh and needed to be returned. read more

Beautiful lodge incredible location. Restaurant is pricey but better than avg but the north rim is your background while u eat! Frontier cabins rustic and just so-so with limited hot water. Pioneer cabins bigger nicer and have mini fridge, worth getting pioneer cabin if possible. Nice saloon and deli pretty good but the star is the North Rim - more dramatic canyons and lush woods than the South Rim. Worth the trip at least once in the life. read more

Very nice hostesses. Great food with a great view. The menu and the buffet has options for everyone so if you're vegan you won't be stuck eating only apple and oranges. Nice cabins and good trails. I would recommend going to sleep early and waking up for sunrise. They have a general store, a gift shop , a "saloon" (it's a food place) , and the deli has full pizza with slices as big as your head it's is good pizza for the price you pay. read more

What a beautiful dinig room and in such a loverly location. We were excited to be here and always find the Grand Canyon to be such and incredible display of scenery and color, and well WOW. Now back to the restaurant.The staff was king, pleasant and engaging. We love to learn more about what is it like to work and live at a place the is at the long end of a road that is the only way in and out, and a place that is closed part of the year due to snow. At over 8000 foot, it does get cold. I had the elk sten and a buffalo steak. Not to many places where that combination can be had, and I was thankful to be able to give it a test. Both were very good, with the flavor of the meats not coverered with splces. Cooked properly and servered properly, I will return to this place whe at the north rom. The north rim is always a joy in my heart an a must see for travelers.. We stayed in a cabin, that was spartan, however it had everthing we needed for a pleasant stay in the great forest of the north rim. This really is a unique place. Keep your eye out for the kaibob white tail squirrel. it only lives in this region and is an exciting treat to see. read more

We were very disappointed with our over-night stay at the GC Lodge - North Rim. Here are some of the reasons: 1. No WIFI available at any time from check-in to check-out. Paid $348.50 for the cabin; felt entitled to expect WIFI access here in 2023 for this fairly hefty price tag. I mean how easy would it be to provide some kind of signal booster or relay to be sure that all high-end cabins have WIFI. Very easy is the answer of course, but apparently too much to expect from this particular management team. 2. Hot water faucet and cold water faucet were switched, which is strange to begin with, but even stranger that they provided a print-out that warned us that this might be possible. I mean how ridiculous is that? Wouldn't it have been imminently easier to just have a maintenance guy come out and simply switch the leads to the two faucets? Probably would have taken all of 15 minutes for even a marginal handyman type to do. 3. Okay, we adjusted to the ridiculous switched water faucets, but then they warned in the same print-out that it might take 15 minutes for the hot water line to actually produce hot water. Being from Phoenix where water is becoming ever more scarce and precious, we thought this was also ridiculous. In fact after taking a relatively cold shower, the water never did run hot - only luke warm at best. 4. Had to park about 1/4 mile from the cabin; had to use a porter to pick us up at the front of the lodge - go pick up baggage from vehicle - deliver us to the cabin. Probably wouldn't have been too bad, given the extraordinary location of the lodge, but we had to wait about 15 minutes for porter to show up after check-in. Then while checking out, no porters were available for our relatively early check-out time of 7:15 a.m. the next morning. 5. Lunch at the lodge was wonderful setting with great views, but the service, while excellent when provided, was late coming and late providing the check. Food was okay, but nothing special. 6. The expensive cabin we reserved and got was purported to have a "view of the rim", but our view was not of the main canyon, but of a "tributary" canyon if you will. Okay, but not great and not exactly what we expected. 7. We asked for a partial refund due to the unavailability of WIFI and the absence of hot water, but got only lame excuses and no refund. I promised a poor review and that is exactly what this is. I would never spend another night at this lodge in any of its cabins. And I would never eat at the restaurant at the lodge again. I also recommend that you don't do these things either. J.Garth, Tempe, AZ - Aug 27, 2023 read more

Brisket sandwich and elk chili for lunch! Wife loved the elk chili and being from montana that's saying something. Brisket was pretty good also. read more

You would be better off packing your own food for your stay here. The lodge is a great location and has amazing views. The food is sub par and pricey. The service isn't anything to rant and rave about either. We tried the Chicken tortilla soup and Elk Chili. The chicken tortilla didnt have a single piece of chicken in the entire bowl and was well beyond normal spice level. It was hot. The Elk Chili tasted like a tomato. No spice or flavor beyond that. It wasn't even edible. We decided after that one meal to just go get out own food. read more

Very easy to get there very easy parking it's Magic and breathtaking I did not hike down that's the next time thing

Check-in 4:00pm, cabin available for 7:30pm. Waiting area for check-in is very tight. Cabin adequate with tiny bathroom and cobwebs hanging from ceiling. Food availability & quality is sparse, so bring in your own since there is a refrigerator. Parking is very hit or miss- took 1/2 hr of riding around waiting for someone to leave, so we could park & we were paying guests. On the plus side, ranger talks are well worth the time, beautiful scenery & sunsets, etc. Especially enjoyed Port Imperial. read more

We are going to try and come every single year until our now 1 1/2 yejunior ranger says she doesn't want to come again. This year again in a western partial rim cabin. I love these very old but nice cabins with operating, neat stone fireplaces in every room. Are they old? Yes? Perfect? No. But, porches are awesome and beds were comfy. Floor of cabin and porch REALLY needed to be mopped! Tip- there is a nice gift shop in the main turn around. Slightly down the road (100 yards) there is a national park service visitor center/store. Check there before buying at gift shop because EXACT same item might be there for 20-25% less! Evening small menu service was spotty on the balcony at the lodge. Hire another waiter or two and make it a cool alternative spot to eat! Overall, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the whole north rim experience. This facility could use some repair- furniture broken on decks and deli could use a remodel. Last thing! We saw a big snake! Apparently they are all around, Harmless but scary anyway! The one we saw slithered under our cabin for a good nights sleep! Eeeek!ya read more

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My friends and I got to the Grand Canyon around 8pm with nowhere to stay. As we asked for a room, the lady at the counter said there were no rooms available and she gave us the names of the two closest hotel nearby. Eventually, though, they somehow managed to find a room for us (thank God!!) and we got to stay there for the night. The room was nice looking (completely forgot to take pictures of it, sorry!!) and I liked the fact that it was as pretty "woody" looking. There was also a heater and a fireplace, both extremely useful since it got really chilly at night and in the morning. Needless to say, the location was fantastic. Our cabin was literally three minutes away from the beginning of an easy trail where we got to see the sunrise. An experience I would recommend to everyone, to be honest. No meals are included, which is a bummer, but there's a restaurant in the lodge right next to the lobby, where we got our breakfast, and a deli next door where we got more informal lunch and dinner. The cabin was a little pricy but it totally makes sense and I'm not complaining about it, considering the incredible position of this place and the fact that we didn't have a reservation. I would definitely recommend this place, just make sure you make a reservation before you get there, otherwise it will be nearly impossible to find a place to stay nearby. read more

Grand Canyon Lodge - The view from the lobby window - Hotels Near Me - North Rim, Arizona

If you want to try it make a reservation. The food is fine, the service is pretty good and the views are world class. Those eating here are a captive market. This is "The Restaurant" take it or take-out at the deli. That said the wings and fresh bread are really good. I would do them again. The entree quality is somewhere just North of Denny's. I respect both, but don't seek them out. I suspect the more hiking you have done that day the better the food seems. You will pay a premium for the convenience... did I say the views are amazing! read more

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Off the charts amazing place! We ended up here very last minute and I asked the reservation desk if maybe today would be our lucky day since rooms are booked 6+ months in advance. And it was! We got a Western Room (see photos) not sure why other people say they are small, they are pretty average sized for a regular hotel room. Two queens, fireplace, small vanity room that is also a closet. And two old fashioned rocking chairs in the porch which my boys never got off of. The restaurant Had great food, very reasonably priced food and off the charts views! Lunch was $10-18 per person and breakfast is around $8-10 unless you do the $14 buffet. Yes, they have kids menus. Our family definitely wants to come back! read more

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Although my cabin had two beds, it was very small and could not have easily accommodated 2 people with luggage. No air conditioning-ceiling fan was enough to cool it off after the temperature went down in the evening. Only view from my cabin was the window of the cabins next door, which made it necessary to leave blinds drawn, as the cabins are very close together. Bathroom also very small, sink did not drain. Bed was comfortable. Not enough light in the cabin--my ceiling fan may have been equipped with a light but I didn't notice it, so may have been my fault. I had to use my flashlight to pack. Had a coffee maker and coffee--much appreciated. 3 electric outlets not conveniently located--had to crawl under a table to reach one, one was on the floor near the bed, and one was in the bathroom next to the sink that didn't drain. Very short walk to the Lodge/Restaurant and to trails/overlooks. The great room of the Lodge is beautiful, as is the restaurant and the outdoor seating area with fabulous views of the canyon. Food is ok. read more

I've read a lot of reviews and did not experience anything negative. The lodge is exactly what I expected - a lodge at the grand canyon. It's not a 5* resort, or even 3, but it was cozy, quaint, and in the perfect location. Our old cabin was small but clean. Everyone of the workers from check-in, to maintenance people walking by, canteen, gift shop, and saloon workers were extremely nice and always smiled and acknowledged us. I witnessed a guest berate the porter of some random issue which I assume was miniscule (she offered him a 15% refund for whatever it was and he simply wanted a full refund and a list of all employees etc)- she was so professional and immediately took care of us. Set your expectations- it's not a resort, it was build almost a 100 years ago, you're at a national park (enjoy nature and the park) and don't be a rude As* read more

Horrible place to sleep in a wonderful national park. Rooms are dirty, small, rusting and dirt fixtures and mattresses that should have been tossed 5 years ago. Disgusting. I've been to many national parks and these accommodations are the worst. Forever Resorts should lose their licences from the Department of the Interior. read more

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The Lodge restaurant is quite good, with North Rim views of the canyon being the highlight of the dining experience. On the other hand, staying in the older Lodge cabins proved to be absolutely abysmal----the rooms are small and dark, there was only lukewarm water for showering----and, incredibly, one is required to park well over a city block (sometimes two) away from one's accomodations----and no, you are not permitted to drive closer to drop off/pick-up your bags. Suggest that if you visit the North Rim, that you make overnight reservations somewhere else. read more

I want to preface this review that COVID made the process of staying at this place a nightmare. Reservations: Due to Covid & a fire at the North Rim I had to book and rebook my reservation for the lodge 4 different times. Here were my issues with booking: -When I first booked in June I used their online booking system and later used the same system to modify my dates. A week later the online booking system was down and you had to call to make a reservation. -You would be on the phone for hours waiting for a representative to talk to. Not all reservation reps were friendly. -You had to ask to receive a copy of your receipt when booking but when they cancelled my reservations they didn't send a receipt of the cancellation or refund. -Their payment processing system is a hot mess. Sometimes my card was charged to reserve a room, other time it wasn't. I received my bf's refund instead of it going back to his card. Frustrating. The Stay: The only saving grace to the above hot mess express experience was actually staying at the property. Because of Covid they closed a majority of their cabins and kept the most expensive ones open, The Western Cabins. They are considered the "newer" buildings at the lodge and were cute. I felt they were a little overpriced. -The woman who checked us in was extremely friendly and helpful. -No A/C but even in July it was cool enough at the North Rim to keep the room at a comfortable temperature. -The shower had great pressure and it comes with awesome hair/body products. -The beds were a little stiff for my preference but did the trick. The frames are squeaky so if you're a light sleeper, be prepared to sleep in one position all night. -The best part about the cabin is the porch with rocking chairs. Food: Due to Covid the dining room was closed but they kept their Saloon open. -The pulled pork sandwich & Brisket sandwich were covered in BBQ sauce so they tasted practically the same. -The Mac n Cheese is $5 for a small cup of Kraft Mac N Cheese that you can buy at the store. -The Elk Chili taste like any other chili so if that's your thing go for it. If you're hoping to taste the elk, don't bother because you won't. -Your best bet is the pizza. -Definitely try their local beers, they're great! read more

We stayed in a cabin for 2 nights last September. It took until 3.30pm to get our cabin ready despite going to reception several times. The cabin was basic and the curtains were hanging so badly that we had to ask for someone to rehang them. We eat in the restaurant 2 nights running & found the food poor to average and certainly expensive. One dish was so bad we asked for a refund but it took 24 hours to sort this out. The whole booking process was very bad, too. No response to our booking and several long distance calls to confirm. Don't bother to stay here but go to a nearby town and drive in each day. You'll get much better accommodation at a much lower price! Alan read more

Seldom has so many things gone wrong in a restaurant! We were very tired and hungry after a long hike and looked forward to a nice dinner - the thought of a good, succulent steak was what kept me going in the steep hills of the Kaibab Trail. When staying at the Grand Canyon Lodge, you don't have that many options for dinner, so our expectations wasn't that great, but we never thought it would be this bad. First: the positive: We came down to the restaurant 10 minutes before our reservation, and was seated right away. Then, the negatives: -It took forever for someone to come with menues after we were seated - we didn't get a wine menu, when we asked for one, it took forever for it to come -it took forever for someone to take our order -it took forever to get the food -when my steak came, they had forgotten to add the mushrooms that were part of the dish, and when I asked for it, it took forever for it to be brought out -my sirloin was really dry, my husbands pasta was really bland, luckily the portions were small -our waitress never asked us how the food was -when we asked for the bill, they tried to overcharge us, by putting this we didn't order on the menu The conclusion: don't eat there. Mountain House's freeze dried stuff is gourmet in comparison. read more

Like I'm going to change anyone's mind with this review. It's the only place to stay within the park, and the nearest town's like 30 miles away, so... even with the two stars, I'd rather stay here than drive 30 miles. But I feel my Yelp duty beckoning me regardless. One plus: the heater was great! You know how most hotels have heaters that are large and cumbersome and squeaky and sound like a traffic accident whenever they turn off or on and yet somehow still don't keep the room warm? Yeah. Well, this one was just a panel in the ceiling that silently radiated heat. Sweet! Otherwise, it was pretty bad. We were in the motel, not the cool little cabins, so we were far away from absolutely everything. The shower wasn't big enough to turn around in... I chose to stay dirty rather than shower in it. The rollaway bed was so thin that you could feel every slat of the frame, so I put it on the floor. I may as well have just slept on the floor. Luckily, though, we didn't go to the Grand Canyon to hang around in our hotel room, so it mattered less than it should have. And one other note, though not exactly related to our room: the food we had at the lodge proper was the best National Park Service food either of us had ever had! That is to say, I wouldn't give it negative-1 star. In the outside world, it might merit two or three. If you've been to many national parks, you know that getting merely edible food is a victory. read more

Well, as you probably know, this is your only option out here. If you are planning in advance - or get lucky with a cancellation - go for a Western Cabin! That's NOT what I was staying in this trip (though I think I stayed there 15-20 years ago), but rather what I looked at enviously from my poor Frontier Cabin. :( The Frontier Cabin had one major draw back - if you have a neighbor (each cabin is split in two - think duplex), you will hear every word of their conversation. The second minor (to major - YMMV) drawback is that these cabins are SMALL. Two adults and luggage was enough to fill this room. The bathroom - stand up shower only - was reasonably sized with nice bath products. But if you are willing to grin and bear it and realize that these cabins are almost 100 years ago, and you are steps from the edge of the Grand Canyon, it makes it okay. The Lodge itself (there are no lodgings in the Lodge) is BEAUTIFUL - with beautiful living room area with floor to ceiling window views of the canyon. The patios - one on each side of the lodge - are incredible. Sitting out there in a rocking chair, feet up on the wall, sipping a glass of wine, waiting for the sunset - THAT'S a way to end a day! Love the Lodge. Will be back to the North Rim. Next time, though, I'm planning ahead and getting a Western Cabin. read more

Not much of an option coming out this way but at this time of the year, it's reasonably priced. We were able to stay in the hotel/motel room the first night we were there. Late check in and I slept on the cot. After the first night we checked into the top of the line cabins which was great. Dont expect a TV in the cabins though cuz there aint none--sorry kiddies! The food at the lodge can be very pricey even at the general store so it would be to your advantage to stock up on fruits and other food beforehand. There is a restaurant and the cafe which is extremely overpriced. There are camping grounds close by to the lodge, with laundry area and showers. There is a spring close by so you dont need to worry about buying water and instead just refill your bottles. Also, on site are a post office, saloon, tourist center, gift shop and clean bathrooms all right there close to the lobby of the lodge. There are bike rentals available as well. Lotsa walking overall but I enjoyed the trails. Every so often I would have to stop along a jogging trail to take in the view. Make sure you catch the sunrise and sunset---magnificent! For all the people who cannot live without internet access. There is absolutely no wifi except at the general store and even that can suck. Overall cell phone service is almost non existent. For ex. the only person who had cell phone service was the one with an iPhone with service thru ATT. For the rest of us, we had to use the payphones nearby the lobby. On the deck at night it's beautiful. We happen to be there when the guys with all their telescopes. So many stars up high!! It's freezing cold at night and this was June. Make sure you bring a sweatshirt or something if you are headed there in the summer. It's freeeezzingggg. On my last night there, I was thankful I had gloves but even that wasnt enough----I needed a heavy blanket to cover me up. I loved that the deck has a great big fireplace. Also, there are chairs(not soft comfy ones either)that you can sit and lounge in while checking out the view on the deck! One other thing---watch out for the deers running across the road on your drive up at night!!! My last night there I had the Prime Rib with Baked potato, about 27 bucks which is the norm at any restaurant. If you plan on dining at the restaurant make sure you make reservations in advance because they get booked up. However, there is one server that circulates the lobby and deck area taking drinks and food orders so you can still order food to go. If you plan on sleeping in the Grand Canyon make sure to reserve a year in advance! read more

We stayed 2 nights on the North Rim at GCL--one night in a Pioneer cabin, and one in a Western cabin. For the money, I enjoyed the Pioneer more. A previous reviewer commented on how you can hear through the walls if you and another party are sharing a cabin, but we had one all to ourself. It was really awesome. Our party consisted of 3 people, myself and my parents, so I bunked in one of the bunkbeds while they took the double bed in the other room. I thought the design of the cabins hit the exact right compromise between rustic feel (walls and furniture) and modern comfort (refrigerator, coffee pot, shower). I would have happily stayed several nights. As for the Lodge itself, you are somewhat limited in the choices you have as far as dining, but remember--this is the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. If I went again, I think I would probably stay in the campground. It's a little more affordable. read more

This is a two part review. The first part is for the dining room at the Grand Canyon Lodge which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are a must for dinner. At check in request a window table for a great view of the canyon. A breakfast buffet is also available. There is a variety of choices on the buffet, which includes an omelet station. My experience was the the omelet making was very slow and the finished product was not very tasty. On another occasion I ordered the Huevos Rancheros which was excellent. Crisp Corn tortillas layered with beans, two eggs any style and topped with Green Chili Verdi Salsa. Excellent flavor and just the right amount of heat. Dinner choice was the Almond Panko Pan Fried Trout. Two perfectly cooked pieces of fish. Not one bone! The fish is served with cilantro white rice and sauteed mix vegetables and a pear sauce. I ordered a side Spinach Salad. The salad was huge, big enough for two people. The salad was fresh and tasty. Loaded with baby spinach, walnuts, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. My spouse ordered the 12 oz. Strip Steak . The steak was grilled and topped with a red wine demi glaze sauce. It is served with butter herb roasted potatoes and fresh vegetables. The steak was terrible, tasteless and a lot of grizzle and fat. It was returned to the kitchen and removed from the bill. Very disappointing. Over all, service in the dining room is friendly and helpful. Sometimes a little slow, especially at dinner when the room is usually at full capacity. Just sit back and enjoy the view. This is part 2 of my review and is for the accommodations at the Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim. There are cabins of various sizes and motel style rooms. The cabins are located closer to the lodge building and the canyon rim. If you prefer a cabin, I suggest choosing the larger size which also have a porch with chairs. The cabins book up first, as much as 8 to 12 months in advance. The motel rooms are small and have one side chair and table in addition to the bed. The bathroom and shower are tiny. The motel rooms also include a covered porch with a 2 person bench. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Vehicle parking is across the road and uphill from the motel rooms. Porter service by golf type cart is available from the parking lots to your room for the cost of a gratuity. Well worth it for the luggage handling. The same shuttle is also available to and from the lodge building with a phone call. The parking lots for the cabins and motel rooms are shared with day visitors and on holidays and weekends they are at overcapacity. Overflow parking is available at the campground, 1 mile from the motel with free shuttle service on the employee shuttle mini van. However, the park service does not advertise the shuttle service, consequently people park in illegal places, (on the road shoulder and dirt areas in the parking lots). Rangers will tag your vehicle for illegal parking. I found out about the shuttle by asking a ranger that was patrolling the filled parking lot. Housekeeping in the motel room was thorough and the staff is friendly and helpful. I am giving both reviews 3 Stars read more

This review is for the Grand Canyon Lodge Restaurant. If anything, this restaurant is efficient but our dining experience here was just average, as you are really just paying for the view. Luckily, we were able to get an early dinner reservation and enjoyed a table close to the windows around sunset. Unfortunately, since there was a small fire burning on the S. Rim, we didn't get much in the way of a spectacular sunset. My husband and I split a shrimp appetizer, which was really good, and the barley soup, which was average. I had the fish/risotto dish for my entrée. I was really looking forward to the risotto, but alas, it wasn't risotto - it was just mushy and bland long-grain rice. Such a disappointment! My husband had the pork chop and seemed to really enjoy his meal. For dessert, we split the crème brulee, which was pretty tasty. As I mentioned before, this place is efficient and it seemed that everything was precisely scheduled. I guess it makes sense, since they want serve as many people as possible, but it made me feel pressured to eat and get out as quickly, not something that you want in "fine" dining. I think we were done with our 4 course meal in slightly over 1 hour. I'm not sure that I would eat here again, but I think that everyone needs to experience it at least once while visiting the North Rim of the Grand Canyon but be prepared to open up your wallet. If you do visit, try to get an early seating so you can make the most of the scenery and sunset. read more