Great suggestions and lots of helpful information. I have actually stayed in the Bright Angel cabins many years ago and I found the view incredible. When we went back years later with our kids, we stayed at Thunderbird which worked out well with us. New subscriber here.
Thanks for the input. I imagine with kids the extra space at Thunderbird is essential. I appreciate your subscribing and of course have returned the courtesy as well. Thank you for watching!
My ex and I visited the Grand Canyon maybe 30 years ago. Stayed at El Tovar and enjoyed every minute. The room was lovely, dinner was wonderful (had a table by a window overlooking the Canyon at sunset), and we had a great time. Divorced now, and i couldn't afford it, so I'm really glad we had that one night.
Thanks for sharing those memories. I am just finishing a video about dining at El Tovar, where I note it is good for special occassions, but just to expensive for ordinary dining. Glad you could stay when you did. Thanks for your comment.
I think that staying in one of the rim hotels really enhances the experience. It is great to get out at night to see the dark skies and the Milky Way, as well as the sunrise in the morning just steps outside your door. I hope you have a great upcoming visit!
Hello dear friend thanks for the useful information on the various accommodation available within the Grand Cannon area ❤. Sure is amazing place to see ❤❤❤
The Squire Inn is still there, I have never stayed, but it is good to hear about. I am glad you had the opportunity to visit. When I travelled to Australia, I thought it was the country most similar to the US in attitude and approach. Do you find the US the same?
@@GC-Hiker Our Bus driver was very friendly, and i was allowed to take many photos next to him through the windshield. The Americans we did meet were so nice . The staff at the hotels were so helpful. . I have been able to relive our holiday by watching the latest driving videos on the same roads we drove on back in 1975. One photo i took from the front of the bus on Interstate 15 just before crossing the border into Nevada, where the road goes straight into the distance and the mountains on either side slope down to the road with a strip of white desert at the base of the mountains on both sides of the road and power poles on the right side of the road, i found the exact same spot when i paused one of the videos. The only difference was the the cars on the road were very few and far between, and i did not see one big truck.
Wow, I am glad to have watched this video before I booked a Grand canyon Lodge. Your video helps me to have better understanding of what I need to know and which room I should reserve. Thanks for sharing and great work.
Agree Bright Angel cabins roomy, very clean, own bathroom,coffee maker, refrigerator, plenty of windows and closest to the Bright Angle trail and the rim..parking not bad, prices very reasonable...Stayed here many times...Detached cabin, the gem of them all. Unbeatable, if you are lucky enough to get one,luck of the draw!!!!! and no need for a flashlight here.The best for lodging without a doubt....
Yes, I really favor the detached cabin for the absence of neighbor noise, plus the ability to make noise myself when I am up and on the trail before sunrise. Thanks for your comment!
I will be visiting Grand Canyon from Korea for the first time. I didn’t have much choice for coming march, so I chose Kachina Lodge with partial view. I hope it is as good as others. Thank you for your honest, useful information. I’m not a very good hiker but do you have a favorite trail?
Welcome. Kachina Lodge is very nice and conveniently located right on the rim trail. One of the best easy hikes is just walking out of your hotel on the rim trail and then heading east to the Yapapai Geology Museum. You can also have a great time just visiting the buildings and views in the Historical Village (where you are staying). The rim trial totals 20km long, so there are limitless hikes there, plus you are near Bright Angel Trail, and you can at least hike down that trail a little bit for a different view of the Canyon. I hope you have a great visit!
Hi, first thank you for all the helpful videos. I’m going to hike north kaibab to bright angel next Fall and wondered if you had stayed at Kaibab Lodge outside the north rim by chance?
On North Rim, I had rodents eat my trail food and ruin the hike (no re-supply available at 2 am), and if you read the reviews of Kaibab Lodge you may well see referrals to rodents. The only relatively rodent-proof rooms are the Western Cabins at North Rim Lodge, if you can get one. Otherwise, be sure to use a rodent-proof box for protecting your trail food. Fall on North Rim is particularly beautiful with the Aspens in full color. I am confident that with planning, you will have a great hike!
Thank you for your advice. We would love to stay at the Blue Angel cabins. We are planning the beginning of Oct. 2025. It is still very hot there now. Do you think the cabins would be too hot for next October?
They may be hot in the day, but the evenings cool down substantially. I was there last week and it was 51 degrees in the morning. They have multiple windows and a ceiling fan. I would avoid staying there in the middle of Summer though. I hope you have a great stay!
Currently, Maswik discounts most rooms 20% for a two night stay and 30% for a 3 night stay (code STAY2 or STAY3 on the Xanterra reservation form). I think it is best to book as far in advance as possible. They have two room sales a year, one in late July (XMASJULY) and one right around Thanksgiving (CYBER), where better rates are available. I cover some of this in this video: th-cam.com/video/c0_e2wHB9RM/w-d-xo.html Best of luck!
@@tdebo64 October is a great time to hike! It makes sense to get the room reservations now, although October is prime season and discounts are harder to come by.
There are free public buses within the core of the Grand Canyon Village area: www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/shuttle-buses.htm However, the Western US is very car oriented. If you want to go further in the park, for example Desert View, you will need a car. Also, for getting to and from the park, a car is all but essential. US car rentals are generally inexpensive and available at all major airports. If you compare the cost and convenience of public transport versus a private car, you may well find the private car more affordable. When is your trip planned? Xanterra just announced a 30% rate reduction for rooms during the slow season in 2023/4. www.grandcanyonlodges.com/offers/thankful/
Ugh, that is sad to hear as I have reservations on North Rim coming up soon. The amazing thing is at North Rim, the park service owns the lodge, so all the money is paid for Aramark's operating costs and profit, and they still cannot do an adequate job.
@@GC-Hiker yeah, it was so bad that the NPS fired them ahead of contact expiration, something that is rarely done. You'll find details on the Internet. I really avoid Aramark now. And caution: they often hide behind subsidiaries.
@@shumandaniele I will take a look for that Crater Lake information, thank you. I guess I should gird myself for a challenging visit on North Rim. At least I have been forewarned.
@@shumandaniele Thanks for those tips. I read some of the articles about Crater Lake, and it is amazing the NPS acted. North Rim is managed by an Aramark subsidiary. It really is too bad it is the only option, as I have two sets of reservations this season. I started looking at how the park concessions are awarded and how rates are set. It is a bit complex, but the tough thing for consumers is, that for example, Maswik Lodge increased 41% in one year. It is hard to believe the Park Service allows such large increases. If I get time, I will try to make a video on the issue. Thanks for your comment.
@@GC-Hiker glad I could help. Being a NP enthusiast myself and reading about all the vendor issues makes ME want to be a concessionaire, but that's not really in my wheelhouse. BTW per your advice I booked the Bright Angel Lodge for a trip this fall and requested 6151 or 6152. Crossing fingers!
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Excellent summary of the available options and I especially like your explaining that you speak from a position of experience.
Thanks, I am always happy to share what I have learned. In fact, I just got back today from a two-night stay at Maswik, $70 a night!
Very helpful advice.
Thanks for watching!
I agree with you.
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I hope so much you get the opportunity to visit Grand Canyon, it is a special place. My brother will be in Korea next week!
Useful information, thank you..
Thanks for watching, glad is was useful.
I agree.
Wonderful advice, thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Great suggestions and lots of helpful information. I have actually stayed in the Bright Angel cabins many years ago and I found the view incredible. When we went back years later with our kids, we stayed at Thunderbird which worked out well with us. New subscriber here.
Thanks for the input. I imagine with kids the extra space at Thunderbird is essential. I appreciate your subscribing and of course have returned the courtesy as well. Thank you for watching!
My ex and I visited the Grand Canyon maybe 30 years ago. Stayed at El Tovar and enjoyed every minute. The room was lovely, dinner was wonderful (had a table by a window overlooking the Canyon at sunset), and we had a great time. Divorced now, and i couldn't afford it, so I'm really glad we had that one night.
Thanks for sharing those memories. I am just finishing a video about dining at El Tovar, where I note it is good for special occassions, but just to expensive for ordinary dining. Glad you could stay when you did. Thanks for your comment.
I visit Las Vegas many times a year, and always wanted to take a day trip to here! Great video, and I will make sure to subscribe for more!
Thank you, and I will enjoy more of your videos of California!
Last time, we stayed in Flagstaff and drove an hour and a half to see the south rim. We plan on going back this year so I’ll stay a little closer
I think that staying in one of the rim hotels really enhances the experience. It is great to get out at night to see the dark skies and the Milky Way, as well as the sunrise in the morning just steps outside your door. I hope you have a great upcoming visit!
@@GC-Hiker will do my friend. I’ll stay at the rim this year just to have that experience
@@rezzo_6fn659 Good for you!
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Thank you for your comment. I wish you and your family good health and good fortune as well.
Hello dear friend thanks for the useful information on the various accommodation available within the Grand Cannon area ❤.
Sure is amazing place to see ❤❤❤
Have you visited it before? If not, I hope you will be able to travel here to see it some time. It is one of my favorite places on earth.
In 1975, mum and i had a 15 day holiday from Australia to California, Nevada and Arizona. We stayed at the Grand Canyon Squire Inn.
The Squire Inn is still there, I have never stayed, but it is good to hear about. I am glad you had the opportunity to visit. When I travelled to Australia, I thought it was the country most similar to the US in attitude and approach. Do you find the US the same?
@@GC-Hiker Our Bus driver was very friendly, and i was allowed to take many photos next to him through the windshield. The Americans we did meet were so nice . The staff at the hotels were so helpful. . I have been able to relive our holiday by watching the latest driving videos on the same roads we drove on back in 1975. One photo i took from the front of the bus on Interstate 15 just before crossing the border into Nevada, where the road goes straight into the distance and the mountains on either side slope down to the road with a strip of white desert at the base of the mountains on both sides of the road and power poles on the right side of the road, i found the exact same spot when i paused one of the videos. The only difference was the the cars on the road were very few and far between, and i did not see one big truck.
Thank you for the analysis and your excellent recommendations.
Thanks for your kind comment.
Wow, I am glad to have watched this video before I booked a Grand canyon Lodge. Your video helps me to have better understanding of what I need to know and which room I should reserve. Thanks for sharing and great work.
Thank you. I hope you have a great visit to the Canyon, and staying on the rim I think enhances the experience.
Agree Bright Angel cabins roomy, very clean, own bathroom,coffee maker, refrigerator, plenty of windows and closest to the Bright Angle trail and the rim..parking not bad, prices very reasonable...Stayed here many times...Detached cabin, the gem of them all. Unbeatable, if you are lucky enough to get one,luck of the draw!!!!! and no need for a flashlight here.The best for lodging without a doubt....
Yes, I really favor the detached cabin for the absence of neighbor noise, plus the ability to make noise myself when I am up and on the trail before sunrise. Thanks for your comment!
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Yes!
Excellent advice and thank you so much for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video with valuable informaion. I appreciate your experience and I'm going to check out your other videos.
Thank you!
We stayed at the Bright Angel Cabins and LOVED it!
Great to hear!
Great advice, thank you for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
I will be visiting Grand Canyon from Korea for the first time. I didn’t have much choice for coming march, so I chose Kachina Lodge with partial view. I hope it is as good as others. Thank you for your honest, useful information. I’m not a very good hiker but do you have a favorite trail?
Welcome. Kachina Lodge is very nice and conveniently located right on the rim trail. One of the best easy hikes is just walking out of your hotel on the rim trail and then heading east to the Yapapai Geology Museum. You can also have a great time just visiting the buildings and views in the Historical Village (where you are staying). The rim trial totals 20km long, so there are limitless hikes there, plus you are near Bright Angel Trail, and you can at least hike down that trail a little bit for a different view of the Canyon. I hope you have a great visit!
Very informative! I’ll heed your advice!
I hope your trip goes well! Don't forget to get out and see the stars at night, it is now a "dark skies" park!
I appreciate the review of comparisons.
And I appreciate your watching!
Hi, first thank you for all the helpful videos.
I’m going to hike north kaibab to bright angel next Fall and wondered if you had stayed at Kaibab Lodge outside the north rim by chance?
On North Rim, I had rodents eat my trail food and ruin the hike (no re-supply available at 2 am), and if you read the reviews of Kaibab Lodge you may well see referrals to rodents. The only relatively rodent-proof rooms are the Western Cabins at North Rim Lodge, if you can get one. Otherwise, be sure to use a rodent-proof box for protecting your trail food. Fall on North Rim is particularly beautiful with the Aspens in full color. I am confident that with planning, you will have a great hike!
Thank you for your advice. We would love to stay at the Blue Angel cabins. We are planning the beginning of Oct. 2025. It is still very hot there now. Do you think the cabins would be too hot for next October?
They may be hot in the day, but the evenings cool down substantially. I was there last week and it was 51 degrees in the morning. They have multiple windows and a ceiling fan. I would avoid staying there in the middle of Summer though. I hope you have a great stay!
Looking at Maswik. When you say routinely discounted, where do you find the discounts?
Currently, Maswik discounts most rooms 20% for a two night stay and 30% for a 3 night stay (code STAY2 or STAY3 on the Xanterra reservation form). I think it is best to book as far in advance as possible. They have two room sales a year, one in late July (XMASJULY) and one right around Thanksgiving (CYBER), where better rates are available. I cover some of this in this video: th-cam.com/video/c0_e2wHB9RM/w-d-xo.html
Best of luck!
@@GC-Hiker Thanks so much for your reply. Planning our first hike next October. Enjoy your videos and appreciate your candid reviews.
@@tdebo64 October is a great time to hike! It makes sense to get the room reservations now, although October is prime season and discounts are harder to come by.
Hello. Is a car rental necessary around Grand canyon or is there some public transportation for hikers? Thank you im advance
There are free public buses within the core of the Grand Canyon Village area: www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/shuttle-buses.htm
However, the Western US is very car oriented. If you want to go further in the park, for example Desert View, you will need a car. Also, for getting to and from the park, a car is all but essential.
US car rentals are generally inexpensive and available at all major airports. If you compare the cost and convenience of public transport versus a private car, you may well find the private car more affordable.
When is your trip planned? Xanterra just announced a 30% rate reduction for rooms during the slow season in 2023/4. www.grandcanyonlodges.com/offers/thankful/
@@GC-Hiker Thanks so much for sharing this information with me. I really appreciate it. I am subscribed to your channel
Thanks so much, I have returned the courtesy. @@ViajesYrecuerdos-lv8uc
Does the Kaibab express still run from Williams to the GC?
The train is still running.
Aramark was a disaster at the Crater Lake Lodge as well.
Ugh, that is sad to hear as I have reservations on North Rim coming up soon. The amazing thing is at North Rim, the park service owns the lodge, so all the money is paid for Aramark's operating costs and profit, and they still cannot do an adequate job.
@@GC-Hiker yeah, it was so bad that the NPS fired them ahead of contact expiration, something that is rarely done. You'll find details on the Internet. I really avoid Aramark now. And caution: they often hide behind subsidiaries.
@@shumandaniele I will take a look for that Crater Lake information, thank you. I guess I should gird myself for a challenging visit on North Rim. At least I have been forewarned.
@@shumandaniele Thanks for those tips. I read some of the articles about Crater Lake, and it is amazing the NPS acted. North Rim is managed by an Aramark subsidiary. It really is too bad it is the only option, as I have two sets of reservations this season.
I started looking at how the park concessions are awarded and how rates are set. It is a bit complex, but the tough thing for consumers is, that for example, Maswik Lodge increased 41% in one year. It is hard to believe the Park Service allows such large increases.
If I get time, I will try to make a video on the issue. Thanks for your comment.
@@GC-Hiker glad I could help. Being a NP enthusiast myself and reading about all the vendor issues makes ME want to be a concessionaire, but that's not really in my wheelhouse. BTW per your advice I booked the Bright Angel Lodge for a trip this fall and requested 6151 or 6152. Crossing fingers!
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Thanks for watching!
#1 for real people: sleeping bag on any mesa about halfway down.
Fair enough, I am working on a video about camping at the Canyon, although officially you need a permit to sleep below the rim.⛺
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I hope you will be able to visit, Grand Canyon is really a special place.
@@GC-Hiker Yes, it's true that the Grand Canyon really invites my adventurous spirit 👌👍
I hope you will be able to make the visit sometime soon!@@GAPTEXPLORE