I Stayed at the GRAND CANYON'S BEST HOTEL - El Tovar
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- Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
- Ever wondered what it's like to stay at the El Tovar, the GRAND CANYON'S most iconic hotel? In this video, I take you on a journey inside this historic landmark - from its "luxurious" rooms with breathtaking views to its elegant dining room and cozy lobby. Join me as I explore the El Tovar's rich history and share my experience with all the amenities this unique hotel has to offer.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:00 El Tovar Hotel Review
00:21 History of El Tovar Hotel
01:42 Main Entrance of El Tovar Hotel
02:11 Side Entrance of El Tovar Hotel
02:38 Backside of El Tovar Hotel
02:53 Lobby of El Tovar Hotel
03:59 Dining Room of El Tovar Hotel
04:29 Cocktail Lounge of El Tovar Hotel
05:14 Soda & Ice Machine of El Tovar Hotel
05:31 2nd Floor of El Tovar Hotel
06:49 34d Floor of El Tovar Hotel
07:19 Room Tour of El Tovar Hotel
09:51 Hotel Review of El Tovar Hotel
10:28 Pros of El Tovar Hotel
13:42 Cons of El Tovar Hotel
16:46 Is El Tovar Hotel Worth It?
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The bathroom looks Exactly like the one that was in my Grandmas house in Long Island, NY, at least from when I was always there in the late 1970’s….
The vibe you are creating in your videos is truely amazing !
Glad you like them!
I would like to see a review of the Biltmore los angeles. It looks like a historic property 😊
Hello Chris Raney of Yellow Productions, I like your videos!
So do I!
Loved the information and footage of the hotel during its conception. YP4L! That prickly pear syrup looked fire!
I completely agree with the "nitpicks." When you pay that much money, even at the Grand Canyon, you expect you'll at least have REAL tissues, branded shampoo (even if they're the tiny bottles), and a mini fridge that actually opens all the way.
Thanks for backing me up on the nitpicks 😀
Hello Chris Raney of @@YellowProductions, I like your videos!
WOW! A lot nicer than I was expecting. Thanks for the info + video!
I tried to make reservations 4 months before going to the Grand Canyon and the only thing available was a room at the Kachina lodge. It looked like a very clean motel room, but you payed top dollar. The good thing is it had a heater and AC. If it was available I would have stayed at El Tovar, but you need to book preferably 1year in advance. I believe wherever you stay inside the Grand Canyon, it’s definitely worth it! The views are spectacular! ❤
The bathroom has more charm than the room itself.
Hah. Yes. The bathroom was definitely the nicest part of the room
Great video
Thanks William!
This video was terrible to me... now I dream go there every night! Fantastic as always Chris!
Hah.. I think you'd enjoy it Gilberto
Great video Chris. Really great information
Hi Chris. Thanks for the history and hotel tour. Love the rustic look of the outside and the historic look of the inside. Wonderful place to stay with great views of the Grand Canyon.The sunrise and sunset must be amazing. The pictures doesn't capture the feeling of being there. Thanks for sharing and take care.
Agreed that pictures don't do the location justice
15:39 I agree Chris, when you are paying decent money, and I consider decent money $300 / $400 + per night, house keeping should be standard.
I recently stayed in a high end hotel in Sydney, Australia. Stunning hotel, amazing rooms, high quality linen, though the welcome pack politely advises of no house keeping.
Perhaps its a sign of the times, hotels looking to cut costs etc. Its not issue really for a few nights, but for a week this becomes a problem I think.
The El Tovar is beautiful and I would love to stay there one day.
Bright Angel was actually pretty comfortable in July. Even though it's summer, the temperature got down to the 60s overnight, so I just left the window open.
Thanks for the report on the temperature at Bright Angel in the summer
Good review. I would pick the Bright Angel. Even though rooms are expensive these days, that is not a $443 room. :/
This does look like a nice hotel with an amazing location. The price is too expensive… but you are paying for the location. Unfortunately, most hotels and resorts we have encountered are still using Covid as an excuse to not vide daily housekeeping services. That may be a thing of the past. Thanks for this hotel review!
Thanks trvlnthru!
Chris, I was wondering how far in advance do you have to reserve a room there?
To play it safe, 1 year in advance. I tried making reservations 4 months in advance and was not able to stay at El Tovar. I found this happens with all national parks. I tried making reservations at the prime hotel inside Yosemite 1 year in advance and it was booked. I kept on moving my vacation date but was never able to get reservations. I settled for the second best hotel. I will see how that goes soon. My advice is to call the hotel and become familiar with their reservation process and ask how far in advance you can make reservations. Wherever you stay inside the Grand Canyon, it’s spectacular and truly worth it. Good luck!
Have you ever used the Amex concierge
service? If so was it worth it?
Hi Derek.. not Amex.. I have used the concierge with Chase Sapphire to make restaurant reservations at a sushi restaurant in Japan that only took phone reservations in Japanese
Is this the same hotel from National Lampoons Vacation where he steals the money and runs?
Hmm.. been awhile since I've seen that movie 😀
$460 a night and you expect daily housekeeping, what will Americans think up next 😂 😂 😂