Phantom Ranch
While the landmark South Rim El Tovar Hotel, built by Hopi craftsmen in 1905, may get all of the glory for its historical charm and architecture, there is certainly no Grand Canyon
property more appreciated than the Phantom Ranch. Located at the bottom of the canyon, its remote locale makes it a veritable oasis for the forlorn hikers and mule-bound trekkers that reach the bottom of this seeming abyss. Set underneath shady cottonwoods just north of the Colorado River, guests who descend this far can bed down comfortably in rustic air-conditioned cabins and dormitory-style lodgings, soothe tired muscles with a hot shower, hit the canteen to refuel, and set up a base for even more hiking or angling.