I think we’ve repeated multiple times that you don’t need to look far to find beautiful views in Arizona. You can drive down the highway, hike a picturesque trail, or even grab a seat on the patio at a local restaurant and manage to find some very pretty views. Another great way: book a room at a hotel! You can find some that show off lovely views but none quite matches the majesty of this one at our state’s treasure.

El Tovar Hotel is one of the Grand Canyon’s premier hotels that offers beautiful views with comfortable rooms.

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Plus, it sits right at the edge of the canyon’s South Rim! So whether you get a room that faces the canyon, dine in the restaurant, or even just sit on the patio, you can enjoy a spectacular view.

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The hotel was built in the early 1900s and its doors opened in 1905. According to the hotel’s website, the building’s design was inspired by Swiss and Norwegian architecture to give it the feel of a refined European getaway without traveling far. Even today, you’ll still find an elegance to the hotel…

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…combined with a rustic charm that will remind you of ski lodges and summer cabins.

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For the most part, the hotel looks the same as it did more than a century ago, with the exception of added modern amenities in each of its 78 rooms.

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While not all rooms face the canyon, this is an example of the type of view you’ll find from the hotel.

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You’ll even get a pretty good view from a window seat at the hotel’s dining room. Enjoy a fancy meal just steps from the canyon’s edge!

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So, are you ready to enjoy a stay of a lifetime at this unique Arizona hotel? If you’ve stayed here before, be sure to let us know what your experience was like!

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El Tovar Hotel is located at the Grand Canyon National Park. You can find more details about accommodations, amenities, and rates by visiting their website, grandcanyonlodges.com.

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Well, now that you have an incredible example of a place to stay at the Grand Canyon, why not start looking at fun things to do while you’re there? Read more in Here Are 12 Incredible Things You Need To See And Do At Arizona’s Grand Canyon.

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