Photo supplied by the site ownerThe Ellsworth Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Choose this instead for a higher score in a modern property at a lower band.
Williams · Grand Canyon South Rim
The Historic Grand Canyon Hotel
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A historic two-star property in Williams rated 8.9 across 388 reviews, in the mid-range band. The star rating reflects the age and simplicity of the building rather than the quality of the stay, which is what the review score is telling you.
Location reality
In Williams, outside the park. About 53 miles to the South Entrance Station, roughly 1 hour 5 minutes. A full hour each way by car, or the railway instead of driving.
At a glance
- Location
- Williams, Arizona
- Inside the national park
- No
- Property type
- Hotel
- Star rating
- 2-star as classified on Booking.com
- Booking.com score
- 8.9 out of 10 (checked August 2026)
- Reviews
- 388
- Indicative price band
- Mid-range (relative position, not a quoted rate)
- Drive to the South Entrance
- About 53 miles, roughly 1 hour 5 minutes
- Drive to Grand Canyon Village
- About 60 miles, roughly 1 hour 15 minutes
- Confirmed amenities
- Family rooms, Free Wi-Fi
- Not confirmed
- Pet friendly, Pool, Shuttle, On-site restaurant, Bar, EV charging (absent from our data, which is not the same as unavailable)
- Address
- 145 West Route 66 Suite A, Williams, AZ 86046, United States
Who this suits, and who it does not
Book it if
- Travelers who want character rather than a chain room
- Visitors staying in Williams for the Route 66 atmosphere itself
Book something else if
- You want modern hotel facilities
- You want a pool, restaurant or bar on site
- You are bringing a dog
Alternatives worth comparing
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Choose this instead for the highest-scoring small property in Williams, at 9.4.
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Is Williams the right base for you?
The widest choice and the strongest evening atmosphere, paid for with about an hour of driving each way. The full picture of what that area gives you, and what it costs you in drive time, is on our Williams guide. If you have not settled on an area yet, start with where to stay at the Grand Canyon, which compares every base side by side.
Review scores, amenities and rates change. Everything on this page was checked in August 2026; confirm current details with the property before you book.
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