Hi,
wondering if anyone can suggest any reasonably priced acommodation (esp. B&B style) in the grand canyon for January 2000 up to $100 or so per night?

Also, any ideas on where/how I can find out about the flights over the Canyon?
many thanks,
Rosemary

There are hotels right at the rim of the canyon and also a strip of hotels a few miles from the canyon entrance. You may want to check out grandcanyon.com to start.

All properties near the south rim are actually in the park. We spent one night in El Tovar after 4 nights of camping. I think its the higher priced of the south rim locations and was well worth it (esp. after 3 nights in the canyon!!) Go to the GC home page for more info. There are only a few south rim hotels that, at least in the summer, fill up way in advance. The town outside of the south rim is actually not that close to the canyon. I am not sure if north rim locations are open in January due to ice and snow. North rim, like the south, has only what is actually in the park--so all info will be at the home page. Nothing outside of the north rim is close.

We stayed there last week at the Yavapai Lodge, quite old and basic but clean and tidy and the Lodge HQ had a well-stocked cafeteria and shop open long hours. If it's just for the night then it's suitable.

All hotels and lodges on the South Rim are run by a single concessionaire, the Fred Harvey Co. All are within the park, of course. Just before you go into the park on the South Rim, (highways 180 & 64) you pass through the community of Tusayan (too-sigh-YAHN), a large collection of motels, restaurants, an IMAX theater, helicopter pads, etc. Because of competition, motel prices in general are lower there than in the park itself. Most national chain motels are represented; use their 800 number to make inquiries and reservations.

All hotels and lodges on the South Rim are run by a single concessionaire, the Fred Harvey Co. All are within the park, of course. Just before you go into the park on the South Rim, (highways 180 & 64) you pass through the community of Tusayan (too-sigh-YAHN), a large collection of motels, restaurants, an IMAX theater, helicopter pads, etc. Because of competition, motel prices in general are lower there than in the park itself. Most national chain motels are represented; use their 800 number to make inquiries and reservations.

The lodges and hotels right in Grand Canyon Park are run by Amfac. They have a web site. Do not go by the web site info on availability; phone them!! The # is listed on the web site. I cannot stress strongly enough how important, IMHO, it is to stay within the park boundaries. All the difference in the world to your experience of the place; it's like being part of the whole atmosphere, in a way you just don't get if you are staying outside the park, even tho Tusayan is just a few miles away. Also, prices aren't
higher in the park , in my experience (I've done accomodations both inside and outside the park ) Like above poster, we enjoyed Yavapai. It has a newer, or recently remodeled building, so ask for that. The caf is fun atmosphere, reasonable prices, and there is a large grocery store across the parking lot there too. You can take a park shuttle bus to the rim from there, or you can drive and park in one of the many lots near the edge of the canyon. But you might prefer to book a room with a view of the canyon, just feet from the rim, in a different lodge/motel; I think Thunderbird Lodge has the canyon view rooms. Ask the Amfac folks--their reservations agents are knowledgeable about all facilities.

Rosemary, if you waqnt a rustic atmosphere, there are cabins right at the edge of the canyon path. Again, please visit the Amfac web site for detailed info, and phone them for questions to a real human being.

Hi there.
If you want spartan and noninspired lodging, then stay within the park. But don't set your expectations too high. We just returned from a Thanksgiving stay at the Maswik Lodge, in a room that was promoted to be "renovated" and "nice" for $50 more than the unrenovated rooms. This place sucked. The renovation apparently consisted of new paint on the walls. The facility itself was awful. And be wary when making reservations: nonsmoking rooms are not guaranteed, as we found the hard way. The desk staff are arrogant and incompetent in my opinion. My advice: Stay at the lovely Grand Hotel in Tusayan. It reminded me of the vision I had for the Grand Canyon lodges: exposed log beams, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace in lobby, and the only indoor swimming pool around. The price is right too. Rooms begin at $89. Good luck.

SCOTT

As Rebecca mentioned, there are rustic cabins by the rim. Very rustic, but perfect for our needs! Our family had a 2 bedroom for 2 nights Thanksgiving week. They were clean, comfortable, and heated (4 degrees one night). Heck, we were hiking the entire time and all we needed was a shower and some beds! Doubt we were consicious more than minutes after getting back from those climbs! Ours was part of the Bright Angel Lodge. We'd stay again in a second. (PS, my husband is a Hyatt general manager...luxury is nice sometimes, but hardly necessary at the Grand Canyon..)

Rosemary,

I don't know how you will be arriving there, but if you are driving from Phoenix or Vegas, you may want to check out a small town that is about an hour south of the south rim.
The town, Williams, is very quaint and has maintained a turn-of-the-century atmosphere. There is a B&B there that used to be a Bordello. The first floor is a small bakery,and upstairs there are just 4-5 rooms, each retaining the flavor of a early 1890 Bordello. Fresh pastry/breads are offerd to guests in the morning. We were in Williams a few years ago, so I'm sorry, I do not remember the name of the place, other than it was something cute like the Red Garter. The town of Williams Chamber of Commerce/Visitors Bureau could help. I do remember that it was not very expensive and within your price quoted. Also from Williams there is an antique train that runs to the south rim of the canyon daily. Antique shops, intersting restaurants and a lot of atmosphere made this town fun and not so touristy.
Enjoy, the Canyon is spectacular.