Hotel comparison
The Grand Hotel vs The Squire at Grand Canyon
Both are upscale full-service hotels in Tusayan, within a few minutes of each other and of the park entrance. Location does not separate them, so this comes down to review depth, amenities and rate on your dates.
| Factor | The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon | Holiday Inn Resort The Squire at Grand Canyon by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| Where it is | Tusayan | Tusayan |
| Inside the park | No | No |
| Drive to the South Entrance | About 2 miles, roughly 5 minutes | About 2 miles, roughly 5 minutes |
| Property type | Hotel | Hotel |
| Booking.com score | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Reviews behind that score | 5,073 | 7,364 |
| Star classification | 5-star | 4-star |
| Indicative price band | Upscale | Upscale |
| Pool | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| On-site restaurant | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Bar | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Shuttle | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Pet friendly | Not confirmed | Confirmed |
| Family rooms | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| EV charging | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Free Wi-Fi | Confirmed | Confirmed |
Where they genuinely differ
Review depth. The Squire carries more than 7,000 reviews against roughly 5,000 for The Grand Hotel, and scores marginally higher at 8.4 against 8.3. Both are strong signals; the Squire's is simply deeper.
Star classification. The Grand Hotel carries the higher classification of the two. Treat that as a facilities indicator rather than a quality one, since the review scores are close to identical.
Pets. Confirmed at the Squire, not at The Grand Hotel. If you are travelling with a dog this decides it.
Neither confirms a pool in our data. If a pool matters, the Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel is the only Tusayan property that has one.
The verdict
Choose The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon if
- You want the highest star classification in Tusayan
- The rate is better on your dates
Choose Holiday Inn Resort The Squire at Grand Canyon by IHG if
- You want the deepest review history of any property in this guide
- You are travelling with a dog
- You want the marginally higher score
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Questions
Which is better, The Grand Hotel or the Squire?
They are close. The Squire scores 8.4 across more than 7,000 reviews and confirms pets; The Grand Hotel scores 8.3 across about 5,000 with a higher star classification. On the data the Squire has the edge, but availability and rate on your dates matter more.
Are both hotels inside the national park?
No. Both are in Tusayan, outside the park boundary, about two miles from the South Entrance Station.