Trailborn Grand Canyon Hotel Review | Hotels Above Par

"Opened in 2025, this hip, updated take on a 1950s Route 66 motor lodge brings a punch of personality to Williams, Arizona and makes a stylish basecamp near the South Rim. As the latest property from an outdoors-focused brand, it keeps the vintage bones—drive-up rooms on two levels and an old-school oversized neon sign with plastic marquee lettering—while layering in Southwestern chic and homey mid-mod vibes. Rooms echo the surrounding desert with warm woods, leather-stitched lamp shades, black-and-white Wild West prints, and muted earth tones with pops of color; bathrooms are refreshed with walk-in showers and Grown Alchemist bath amenities. Breakfast is included and served in the spacious Camp Hall, which also hosts live music, movie screenings, and family-friendly game nights, and the grounds keep you outside with a kidney-shaped pool and hot tub at the center, a fire pit for s’mores, bocce and cornhole, and rentable bikes. I found the staff go above and beyond to make sure you have an excellent adventure, and the team can arrange guided hikes, stargazing, and helicopter rides over the Grand Canyon; families and pet travelers are well catered for with custom doggie bandanas and in-room “camping” setups with tents and treats. Less than a mile from the Grand Canyon Railway Depot (a more memorable way to reach the rim than driving the 55 miles), the 96-room, 4.5‑star property starts at $175 per night and even houses one of Williams’ best places to eat, Miss Kitty’s Steakhouse." - Lauren Keith