We knew in advance that our room was on the side of the building facing away from the rim, so that wasn’t a problem, all we wanted was not to have to have a long walk to the rim. We stayed at The Thunderbird for one night as we wanted to experience an evening and morning at the Grand Canyon and one of the essentials for our choice of accommodation was location, which The Thunderbird most certainly delivers on, being right on the South rim and only a few footsteps away from the edge. Don't think I need to return to Grand Canyon so probably won't stay here again, but would recommend it to others wanting to take the trip.… We were on ground floor but you go up 3 steps, walk a few yards then down 3 steps then walk several yards, etc. Beware that there are lots of steps inside. Kind of gross to have to keep compost trash in your room for a couple days without someone taking it for you. Also, the housekeepers don't seem sure what to do with the compost trash when you ask. During covid there's very little food available (good coffee only at a shop outside another lodge we had to drive to) so recommend bringing in a cooler with some snacks or knowing that you'll have to go out into the town for dinner. Annoying! Of course, to stay in the park your options are limited and this lodge is literally on the edge of the canyon so location is awesome. BIG caveat - the swamp cooler turned off at night when you stopped moving around and this was super annoying as we like it cool at night and my spouse had to keep triggering it everytime we wanted it activated. Again we were pleasantly surprised and the room stayed wonderfully cool. Was very concerned about swamp coolers during 100 degree weather, as we're from CA and know how little those actually do vs traditional AC. With covid, there was plenty of parking everywhere including just outside our room and when we woke in the morning there were maybe 5 people out at the rim enjoying the view. Kind of reminded of the quality of a Hampton Inn in terms of bed/bath, but walls felt like dorm room. However, we were pleasantly surprised! The rooms were much more updated than the dark pictures make it look. Was really dreading this stay after seeing the online pictures and reading the reviews, especially since we tend to prefer high end hotels. Spent 2 nights here end of June 2020 during Covid. Hotels near Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK.Hotels near El Cristo Rey Catholic Church.Hotels near Trans-Canyon Telephone Line, Grand Canyon National Park.Grand Canyon National Park Non-Smoking Hotels.Grand Canyon National Park Accessible Hotels.Hotels with Shuttle in Grand Canyon National Park.Suite Hotels in Grand Canyon National Park.Honeymoon Hotels in Grand Canyon National Park.Cool & Unique Hotels in Grand Canyon National Park.Quiet Hotels in Grand Canyon National Park.Charming Hotels in Grand Canyon National Park.Grand Canyon National Park Hotels with Balconies.Cheap Accommodations in Grand Canyon National Park.Popular Grand Canyon National Park Categories.3-stars Hotels in Grand Canyon National Park.Grand Canyon National Park Luxury Hotels.Romantic Hotels in Grand Canyon National Park.Grand Canyon National Park Travel Forum.Things to Do in Grand Canyon National Park.Grand Canyon National Park Vacation Rentals.Grand Canyon National Park Bed and Breakfast.There is no charge for parking with your paid entrance fee, however during peak periods of visitation, it may be necessary to park in satellite parking lots, as there is no assigned hotel parking for guests. Note: All parking lots on the South Rim are open to all National Park visitors. Please Note: Guests staying at the Kachina Lodge will need to check-in at the El Tovar Front Desk. From your room you can hike in either direction, and the views along this trail are exceptional. This trail spans from Hermits Rest to the Kaibab Trailhead, approximately 12.8 miles. It’s a great choice for active guests as it is located directly on the Rim Trail. Kachina Lodge is also walking distance to restaurants, gifts shops, Kolb Studio, Verkamp’s Visitor Center, and Bright Angel Trail Head. Many guests choose Kachina due to its prominent location in the center of the historic district. The lodge rooms are designated canyon-side and street-side related to the view. The guest rooms have a comfortable modern ambiance and are all similar in size and amenities. For guests seeking a more contemporary lodging option, Kachina lodge is a great choice. Contemporary Canyon Lodging About Kachina Lodgeīuilt in the late 1960s, Kachina Lodge sits directly on the rim of Grand Canyon.
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