You are paying for convenience of being right at the rim, but was certainly adequate accommodations. I was glad we didn't pay extra for the canyon view for our 2 night stay, not sure how many of the rooms would have had a spectacular view with trees and angle of where the main canyon is. Was just as easy to walk outside and take in the view and wander a bit. We were short a bath towel (provide 3, and had family of 4) and we needed more regular coffee, a call to the front desk and we were quickly supplied. Beds were comfortable. Parking was at a premium, ended up dropping off family and luggage at the loading dock and then found a parking spot on the road a short distance away. Check the refrigerator temperature, we had a few things freeze, but glad to have an option to keep our picnic and snack supplies chilled.

Picked Kachina because it was supposed to be a more modern park option. It may be decades ahead of Tovar, but it’s also decades behind today.

Room was clean and large, but poorly lit. Bed comfortable. Nice chairs. Wood closet very outdated and worn. Bathroom was small with a shower faucet that didn’t work properly and toilet seat that wouldn’t stay up. Room and hallway smelled musty. Or smelled like cats. Not sure. Weird.

Inconvenient to check-in at Tovar as there is no direct route between the two.

Internet worked well in this building, though.

Being on the rim was nice, but i would not stay here again. I’d opt for lodging outside the park and dive in.

We stayed here this past weekend & had a lovely experience! We were in a first floor partial room on the very end closest to thunderbird lodge. We had a great view of the canyon. Rooms were very quiet. Halls were quiet. Bed was comfortable. Everything was super clean & tidy. Loved having a hydration station in the lodge! Smooth check in/check out. Day of I messaged the hotel when I noticed they had a King room & they accommodated me moving from 2 queens to the King quickly!
Parking I could see being an issue in busier months but we found a spot. Highly recommend the El Tovar restaurant, it was the best food on our trip. Make a reservation! We waited an hour but it was worth it! Absolutely lovely stay!