We are planning a trip to the Grand Canyon this summer. I was looking at the Grand Canyon North rim.?

Question

I read very mixed reviews of this Lodge. Does anyone have any suggestions of yay or nay? It sounds wonderful to me. I was surprised to see so many negitive comments.
Thanks

Answer 1

I have stayed at all the lodges at the Grand Canyon (both North Rim and South Rim) and I would have to say that staying at the North Rim Lodge in summer is definitely THE BEST.



As others have noted, the north rim has only the one lodge and so it is MUCH less crowded than the south rim (which is a zoo in summer). Because the North Rim is at a higher elevation (7-8000 feet), it is also much cooler than the South Rim with pine trees, etc. Note: the highlight of the North Rim is the peace, quiet and serenity. The South Rim has more cafes, shops, historic buildings, the IMAX theater and other 'attractions' which some people prefer depending on your tastes.



As for the lodge itself... it was built in the 1930s in the grand National Park style with fancy stone and woodwork. It sits right on the very edge of the canyon with two huge patios looking out over an incredible view. Getting a glass of wine, kicking back in one of the old wooden chairs and taking in a sunset there is a prime canyon experience. The dining hall (with its high ceiling and incredible views has good food at reasonable prices - make reservations).



As for the rooms - there are no rooms in the main lodge building itself. You can either stay in little stone or wood cabins (highly recommend) or in a block of more modern hotel-like rooms. Both are nice and clean, nothing fancy - you will not want to spend much time in the room anyways.



One last note - on your way in, stop at the little Jacob Lakes Lodge (about 45 minutes north of the park lodge) and get some of their homemade cookies - they may be the best on the entire planet.

Answer 2

There are many parts of the Grand Canyon and it is beautiful all over. I took a short cut one time, I'm a truck diver, coming south on 89, 67 south out of Jacob Lake ends in North Rim,

After you trip If you wish to see a beautiful part of Arizona is just a few miles east of Phoenix on hwy 60. were one time I took a short cut from Phoenix, Arizona to Albuquerque, New Mexico it was short but it to 8 hrs with tractor trailer, and was the prettiest scenery you've ever saw called Salt River Canyon.

Answer 3

We stayed at the North Rim and really liked it. Although I haven't been to the South Rim, people I've talked to prefer the North because it's less crowded and generally cooler. Definitely yay!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

ahh yes, I stayed there a few years ago. I loved it. Its nice becuase the north rim is less traveled than the south rim (closer to phonix/flagstaff/tuscon) but that hotel is worth it. There is a nice dining hall and in august they decorate for "XMAS in august."