The Yavapai Lodge is the largest in the Grand Canyon and a good choice if you are planning to stay for longer than a few days or do not have the equipment to camp. Take the Village Loop shuttle bus to Yavapai or The General Store (a great resource for last minute shopping). You’ll be dropped off in front of the main lodge, which houses the reception desk, cafeteria and gift shop.
The spacious rooms at Yavapai are very comfortable and clean. After a hike in the Grand Canyon you’ll either feel grateful for a hot shower and a soft bed or saddened to suddenly feel so separated from the nature around you…
One thing to keep in mind if you do like to take those hot showers- water conservation at the Canyon is a high priority. Try to re-use towels and use minimal amounts of water.
Breakfasts at the Yavapai lodge are an excellent choice. Choose from cereals, yogurt, scrambled eggs or omelettes, cinnamon buns and hot cereal. Sit in the room on the left of the cashier. Let the sunlight hit your face and wake you up a bit.
At night, take a walk over to the El Tovar hotel for dinner.