Grand Canyon Railway Hotel       Grand Canyon Railway Hotel Williams, AZ The current Grand Canyon Railway Hotel was built in 1995 and was designed to resemble the historic Fray Marcos Hotel. The hotel opened as, and continues to be, the finest hotel in Williams. The Grand Canyon Railway Hotel sits across the lawn from the historic Grand Canyon Railway Depot. In keeping with the reputation of the original Fray Marcos Hotel for quality and service, the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel continues this fine tradition. A 107-room addition was completed in February, 2000 doubling the size of the property and added an indoor pool, jacuzzi and exercise room. A third addition was completed in March, 2004, adding 92 rooms and 10 suites. Grand Canyon Railway Hotel now has 287 guest rooms and 10 suites. It has a heated indoor pool, a jacuzzi, a fitness room and game room complete with video games and pinball. There is also a playground outside of the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel for children. Grand Canyon Railway Hotel has a lobby with maple wood balustrades, an enormous flagstone fireplace, and oil paintings of the Grand Canyon by local artist Kenneth McKenna. Adjacent to the lobby, you can enjoy fine spirits in Spensers Lounge. The lounge is the signature room in the hotel and features a custom handcrafted mahogany bar built in the late 1800s and brought over from Europe. The historic train runs 65 miles from Williams to the Grand Canyon which takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes one-way. It takes about a hour to drive to the Grand Canyon South Rim from Williams, AZ.

1 Grand Canyon Railway Hotel Lobby

Lobby       Lobby The elegant hotel lobby is decorated with Grand Canyon paintings. There is a fireplace in the lobby. The hotel front desk is open 24 hours a day.

2 Grand Canyon Railway Hotel Hotel Map

Hotel Map       Hotel Map Hotel Address : 235 North Grand Canyon Boulevard, Williams, AZ, 86046 Hotel Phone : 928-635-4010 Reservations for Grand Canyon Hotels: 800 394 7750 Hotel Location : in Williams, Arizona, about 60 miles from Grand Canyon South Rim Green circle indicates hotel location on the map. Hotel Direction : From the West (California/Las Vegas) I-40 to Grand Canyon Exit #165 - Turn right (south) go 1 mile to the first driveway on the right. From Phoenix I-17 to Flagstaff. From Flagstaff take the I-40 west to Grand Canyon Exit #165. approx. 28 minutes. Turn left at the end of the off-ramp (south) go 1 mile to the first driveway on the right.

3 Grand Canyon Railway Hotel Sign

Sign       Sign This hotel sign is on the southeast side of the hotel building, facing the east parking lot.

4 Grand Canyon Railway Hotel Rooms

Rooms       Rooms All rooms at Grand Canyon Railway Hotel are non-smoking rooms. Family friendly. Comfortable yet functional. Grand Canyon Railway Hotel has 287 deluxe rooms adorned in a classical French revival with a southwest flair. Each room is approximately 327 square feet and features two comfortable queen beds, color TV with cable including HBO, an alarm clock to make sure you don't miss the train, coffee maker to help start the morning with full steam, and full bathroom with bathtub and shower. A rollaway bed and crib are also available upon request. Accessible rooms are available to those with limited mobility.

5 Grand Canyon Railway Hotel Suites

Suites       Suites Grand Canyon Railway Hotel has ten suites. Each suite is about 550-plus square feet and has a separate living area with a plush couch with pullout sleeper, chair and TV as well as a kitchenette with microwave, mini-refrigerator, coffee maker and wet bar. Bedrooms feature two queen beds, color TV with cable including HBO, desk and alarm clock. A full bathroom with bathtub and shower.

6 Grand Canyon Railway Hotel Indoor Pool

Indoor Pool       Indoor Pool The hotel offers a heated indoor pool and a hot tub.

7 Grand Canyon Railway Hotel Train Depot

Train Depot       Train Depot The Historic Grand Canyon Train Depot is located next to Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. The depot was first built in 1908. The depot is the oldest poured-concrete structure in the state of Arizona. Today, Grand Canyon Railway departs each day from the historic Depot. The locomotive in the photo is a display only.

8 Grand Canyon Railway Hotel Gift Shop

Gift Shop       Gift Shop The Grand Canyon Railway ticket counter is in the train depot. There is also a gift shop in the depot with a good selection of Grand Canyon souvenirs and native Indian crafts. You can also find restroom here.

9 Grand Canyon Railway Hotel Restaurants

Restaurants Grand Depot Cafe Across from the hotel and adjacent to the depot trackside sits Grand Depot Cafe. The 350-seat restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner for Grand Canyon Railway passengers and patrons. Spenser's Lounge Adjacent to the hotel lobby is the cozy Spenser's Lounge. Named after the artisan of the magnificent bar, the dark wood and rich textures of the room make it most comfortable. The lounge is further enhanced by the fine spirits and beverages that are served up. A 32-foot wide oil painting titled "The Trip" hangs above the room and depicts the mountain railroad. In the warmer months, the doors are opened to the patio and the fresh mountain air. In the cooler months, Spenser's is the perfect place to hole up and have an adult beverage.