Book a Hotel near Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

The Grand Canyon Skywalk lets you stand right over the canyon itself and take in the spectacular panorama. You can stay just less than 10 minutes away at Hualapai Ranch, with quaint cabins facing the canyon, letting you bask in the sunsets and sunrises. Other pads within driving distance include:

• Grand Canyon Western Ranch, a Wild West-themed property where you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time, just over 20 minutes from the skywalk.
• Meadview Lake Motel, a comfortable, no frills place to bed down around 30 miles from the Skywalk.

• Holiday Inn Express and Suites Grand Canyon: Located on Highway 64, within a 12-minute drive of Grand Canyon Village and the South Rim, this hotel serves up a free breakfast to fuel a morning’s sightseeing.
• Best Western Premier Grand Canyon Squire Inn: Indoor and outdoor pools, along with free WiFi, make this an ideal place to rest up, less than 15 minutes from the South Rim.
• The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon: Relax in plush, chalet-style surroundings in this spacious hotel, under 15 minutes from the South Rim on Highway 64.

To really immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Grand Canyon National Park, you could opt to stay in one of the cozy lodges dotted throughout Grand Canyon Village and its immediate surroundings. A prime example is Yavapai Lodge, which puts you within steps of local markets and amenities. Or, check out Maswik Lodge, set amid acres of pine trees yet just a leisurely walk from the canyon rim. Kachina Lodge offers contemporary guestrooms, some with views of the canyon itself, while Thunderbird Lodge is a family favorite right on the Rim Trail.

As well as the canyon itself, this legendary part of the US is also dotted with cultural attractions to discover. One is the Hopi House, designed by pioneering architect Mary Colter back at the turn of the 20th century in the style of traditional Hopi abodes. Here, you can browse authentic Native American arts and crafts. The Kolb Studio, once home to a pair of photographer brothers, is worth seeing both for its art gallery and for the views over the canyon. And then there’s the Desert View Watchtower – climb to the top for more jaw-dropping views.