The room is adequate with 2 queen beds for 3 adults. But the beds are not very comfortable. However, you cannot beat this place for location. It is right on the Rim Trail.

It's wonderful to stay right on the rim of the Grand Canyon, especially at sunrise and sunset. That was my primary reason for selecting Thunderbird Lodge. Being on the rim allows for a choice of restaurants and easy access to the shuttle busses that will take you to the Visitor Center, Geology Museum, Yaki Point, and the western overlooks. Our room was clean, but I didn't like the 'old motel' scent. We've also stayed at Kachina, and the two hotels are basically the same. Some rooms face the rim, but others (like ours) face the parking lot. I'm not sure what the views are like from the rim-facing rooms. Our room rate was $263 (which included all taxes and fees). Xanterra, the concessionaire which manages Thunderbird, has special sales - you may want to keep an eye out for these deals.

We stayed for 3 nights for a family trip. The rooms were ok, standard double queen, clean. The bathroom situation was a little tight with shower, toilet and sink all together making getting ready at the same time challenging. The fridge in the room was convenient but would have been nice to have a freezer section. Parking was also tight. The beds were fine. But really the view made up for any short comings in the room. Being close was wonderful! Being able to get an early start before the crowds joined in was perfect. We could get a rest in the heat of the day when it was busiest and to more in the evening when it was more comfortable and fewer people. All the staff were friendly and attentive. Great stay!

You are one minute from the canyon rim with views from your room directly. Amazing experience as you see the canyon in sunrise, daylight and evening. Including lots of stars. The rooms are simple but have everything they need, good beds, refrigerator, coffee and tea.

Thunderbird lodge was exactly what my family was looking for when we stayed in Grand Canyon. Great hotel, great accessibility, and super clean!