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Catch the train to the Grand Canyon from this Route 66 hotel 🚂
Family-friendly hotel in Williams, Arizona, with a classic railway station feel, an indoor saltwater pool and a hot tub
There's something pretty perfect about visiting the Grand Canyon by train, especially when your hotel is just steps from the station. The Grand Canyon Railway Hotel (rated 4.3/5 on Tripadvisor) is a family-friendly hotel in Williams, Arizona, with a classic railway station feel, an indoor saltwater pool, a hot tub, and easy access to historic Route 66.
This stay works especially well for families, road-trippers, and anyone who wants to make the journey to the Grand Canyon feel like part of the holiday. We found stays from £76 ($97)/night, with the best rates showing during the summer months from June to August.
🏴☠️ Pirate Tip: The hotel and the Grand Canyon Railway are owned by the same company, so you can bundle your stay with a train ride and save up to 25% on tickets. See the package options below.
Highlights
Family Friendly
Top location
Indoor pool
Destination
Williams
Arizona
Details
We've highlighted the best dates we found for each month below. Want to travel at a different time? Just change the date range on Trivago and check the latest rates.
The fun here is that your Grand Canyon trip starts before you ever reach the rim. The hotel and railway are owned and operated by the same company, so you can bundle your stay with train tickets and save up to 25% on select packages. Kids can also ride and stay free on select packages, which makes this an especially good option for families.
You can wake up in Williams, wander historic Route 66, and then hop aboard the Grand Canyon Railway for a nostalgic ride through northern Arizona's stunning scenery. After a day of exploring, the hotel keeps things easy with an indoor pool, hot tub, cosy lobby fireplace, on-site dining, and enough family-friendly extras to make it feel more like a full getaway than a simple overnight stop.
See more about the train ride experience in the video below!
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⭐ Why we'd book it
Steps from the Grand Canyon Railway station.
The hotel and railway are owned by the same company, so train-and-stay packages are easy to book together.
Classic Route 66 location in Williams, Arizona.
Indoor saltwater pool and hot tub.
Family-friendly playground, volleyball, basketball, and horseshoes.
Spacious suite options with kitchenettes and sofa beds.
On-site dining, including Spenser's Pub with a historic 1887 bar.
Easy base for visiting the Grand Canyon without staying inside the national park.
❤️ What we love about this hotel
The railway angle makes the Grand Canyon feel like an actual adventure, not just another road trip stop
Williams gives you that nostalgic Route 66 energy with shops, restaurants, and small-town Arizona charm nearby
You can book the hotel and the train together and save up to 25% on tickets
The indoor pool and hot tub are a nice bonus after a long day out exploring
Families get practical space and kid-friendly activities without losing the fun travel-story feel
It’s a great option for travellers who want something more memorable than a basic highway hotel
🏨 Good to know
The hotel is in Williams, Arizona, one of the main gateway towns for Grand Canyon trips
The hotel and the Grand Canyon Railway are owned and operated by the same company, Xanterra Travel Collection
Book directly at thetrain.com to access train-and-stay packages, including kids ride and stay free deals
Downtown Williams and historic Route 66 are just a short walk away
Bearizona Wildlife Park is about 2 miles from the hotel
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 126 miles away
Prices and availability can change quickly
Additional Information
We might be pirates, but we’re an honest bunch. We check all our deals when we review them to make sure everything is available. However, with deals this hot, things change quickly—flight prices fluctuate, hotel rooms sell out, currencies yo-yo. And just so you know, local taxes might still apply – even treasure has its fine print. But mainly, demand for the best deals means the lowest prices don’t last long. If you’ve missed out this time, don’t worry, we’re working on more great offers.
