Are you looking for the best hotels in Williams AZ? Perfect! We’re going to show you the 10 top rated hotels available to you, including cheap, mid range and more expensive hotel options in Williams, Arizona.
Instead of trawling through randomly listed hotel search engine results, use our research and data driven guide to find the best hotels in Williams for your visit based on location, value, previous guest ratings and our own experiences.
Here is how we will break down the best hotels in Williams AZ to help you find the perfect place to stay:
- Our Williams experience
- Is Williams a good place to stay for the Grand Canyon?
- Williams hotels map
- 10 best Williams AZ hotels
Let’s find you the perfect hotel in Williams, Arizona!
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Our Williams Hotels Experience
We have visited Grand Canyon South Rim twice so far and during those trips we stayed in 4 different hotels.
- The first time we stayed in Bright Angel Lodge on the rim edge and Grand Canyon Inn in the tiny area called Grand Canyon Junction.
- The second time we stayed at Best Western Premier in Tusayan and Best Western Plus in Williams.
Our stay at the Best Western in Williams was fantastic and just what we needed after hiking the incredible South Kaibab to Bright Angel Trail from rim to river.
We ate dinner and breakfast in the on site restaurant, spent a well deserved hour in the outdoor hot tub on a cold night in December and we had a great nights sleep.
The next morning we explored the small town of Williams, eating lunch in a great little cafe and checking out the old Route 66 areas before driving down to our next road trip stop, the adventure playground of Sedona Arizona.
Are you planning a trip to the Grand Canyon?
Read our ultimate guide to visiting Grand Canyon South Rim on our sister site Where Are Those Morgans to help with planning the perfect itinerary.
Is Williams A Good Place To Stay For The Grand Canyon?
Yes, Williams is a fantastic place to stay for visiting Grand Canyon South Rim.
You will benefit from cheaper hotel prices and more hotel room availability, as well as a much better selection of restaurants when compared to the likes of Grand Canyon Junction, Tusayan and even staying at a National Park lodge.
However, staying in Williams is far less convenient for accessing the popular viewpoints and best hikes at Grand Canyon South Rim.
Who Should Stay In Williams?
We recommend booking a hotel in Williams AZ if you fall under any of the following criteria:
- You don’t mind driving 1 hour to reach Grand Canyon South Rim.
- Convenience is not top of your priority list.
- You want more control over hotel quality and cost.
- You are visiting Grand Canyon South Rim on a tight budget.
- Eating out is important to your group.
- You are on a road trip and only want to visit Grand Canyon for one day.
Williams offers a great balance between cost, amenities and convenience but it will not suit everyone visiting the area.
Who Should Not Stay In Williams?
We do not recommend booking a hotel in Williams AZ if you fall under any of the following criteria:
- You want instant access to the viewpoints and hikes on South Rim.
- Convenience is your number one priority.
- You have a healthier travel budget.
- Dining options are not a priority.
- You want to enjoy the best sunrise and sunset spots in Grand Canyon.
Take a closer look at Grand Canyon Junction, Tusayan and National Park lodges if you want to be closer to the South Rim action.
Want to stay closer to South Rim?
Read our guide on the 10 best hotels near Grand Canyon South Rim, which covers park run lodges as well as hotels in Grand Canyon Junction and Tusayan.
Are Hotels In Williams AZ Expensive?
No, hotels in Williams, Arizona are extremely affordable when compared with other nearby areas such as Tusayan or Sedona.
If you are visiting Grand Canyon on a low budget, Williams offers the most affordable place to stay overall when you take into account quality, amenities and location.
Hotel prices are competitive because the small town of Williams is a 1 hour drive from South Rim, which means the hotels have to offer lower prices to attract budget conscious visitors to the Grand Canyon.
With that said, there are two important things we want to make you aware of before booking your hotel in Williams AZ.
1. Hotel Tax At Williams Arizona Hotels
The first thing you should bear in mind when booking hotels in Williams AZ is “Hotel Tax“, which is officially known as Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT).
Hotels in Williams are typically subject to added tax of around 11.4%, no matter if you book through a hotel search engine like Booking or by going direct with the hotel.
So, let’s say a room costs $100.00 for one night in a Williams hotel. Your total cost is going to be $111.40.
- When booking your hotel using Booking.com look under the price for “includes taxes and fees“. This means the price you see is final and will not be subject to further add ons.
- Conversely, if you see text reading something like “+$30 for taxes and fees“, that means you will pay the hotel room cost + the additional 11.4% fee for bed tax and other fees.
Additionally, keep a close eye out for any additional fees such as cleaning fees or property service fees.
These fees can add substantial amounts to the overall cost but it is important to know they will be charged no matter how you book a stay at the hotel.
Taxes and fees are something to be aware of so you avoid any nasty surprises when you come to pay!
2. Seasonality In Williams
Williams has a clear peak season and a clear low season based on visitor numbers to Grand Canyon National Park and driving along the historic Route 66:
- Peak season consists of spring, summer and fall months between April and November.
- Off season is made up of the colder winter season months from December through March.
Williams hotel rooms are in higher demand between May and October. It helps to book in advance but you should expect to pay higher peak season prices.
We have personally visited the Grand Canyon in winter and it was a wonderful experience. Hotels were cheap and available, there were no crowds on trails and it even snowed one day.
Williams Hotels Map
Let’s take a quick look at an interactive Google Map showing the locations of the 10 best hotels in Williams AZ featured in this guide.
Map Key
Hotels:
- Green icons – Cheap hotels in Williams, Arizona
- Red icons – Mid range hotels in Williams, Arizona
- Blue icons – Expensive hotels in Williams, Arizona
Click or touch the map of Williams AZ hotels to activate.
Zoom in and out, move around the area and see exactly where each lodging option is located.
10 Best Hotels In Williams AZ
OK, let’s take a look at each of the best Williams AZ hotels.
We have hand picked the top 10 Williams hotels by compiling and comparing previous guest ratings, location, value for money and our own experiences.
Hotels are listed in order of average nightly cost within three price range categories; cheap, mid range and expensive.
You will find 4 x cheap hotels, 3 x mid range hotels and 3 x expensive hotels.
Let’s kick things off with the best cheap hotels in Williams AZ!
1. El Rancho Motel
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.8 / 10
- Google – 4.2 / 5
- Price: Cheap $
- Amenities: Free WiFi, free parking, barbecue facilities
- Location: Center of Williams
El Rancho Motel is the cheapest hotel in Williams AZ. The small motel style lodging is clean, incredibly affordable and run by thoughtful hosts who care about guest experience. If you are visiting Grand Canyon South Rim on a budget, this Williams hotel should be on your shortlist.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, value for money and location the highest at El Rancho Motel. The basic but highly rated hotel has positive comments about value for money and recent renovations that have refreshed the accommodations.
>> Book Hotel: El Rancho Motel
2. Quality Inn
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.0 / 10
- Google – 4.2 / 5
- Price: Cheap $
- Amenities: Free WiFi, free parking, pet friendly, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, breakfast included
- Location: North Williams
Quality Inn is a fantastic cheap Williams AZ hotel offering free breakfast, an outdoor pool and pet friendly accommodations at affordable price points. Guest rooms are spacious and the location is ideal for getting straight onto the road for South Rim.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness and location the highest at Quality Inn. For the nightly cost you really can’t go wrong with a hot tub, bed, shower and breakfast at this budget hotel chain. We think this is a great option for visitors with pets or families doing South Rim on a budget.
>> Book Hotel: Quality Inn
3. Grand Canyon RV Glamping
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.6 / 10
- Google – 4.3 / 5
- Price: Cheap $
- Amenities: Free WiFi, free parking, outdoor spaces, kitchens, barbecue facilities, pet friendly
- Location: North Williams
Grand Canyon RV Glamping is one of the most unique places to stay in Williams AZ. We love the concept of staying in a static RV camper instead of a traditional hotel and it is the perfect opportunity for anyone who has ever considered buying one to test it out!
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities and location the highest at Grand Canyon RV Glamping. The trailers are pet friendly, you get loads of outdoor space and the best part is a full kitchen so you can cook your own food. There is a cleaning fee, so this place works best for longer stays.
>> Book Hotel: Grand Canyon RV Glamping
4. La Quinta
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.8 / 10
- Google – 4.5 / 5
- Price: Cheap $
- Amenities: Free WiFi, free parking, pet friendly, indoor swimming pool and hot tub, fitness center, breakfast included, bar
- Location: West Williams
La Quinta is the top rated and highest quality cheap hotel in Williams AZ. It has superb reviews and comments, great amenities and breakfast is included. If we are watching our travel budget next time we are visiting Williams, we will book into this hotel which has the perfect cost to quality balance.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities and location the highest at La Quinta. Guests can use the indoor pool and hot tub year round, work out in a basic fitness center and book pet friendly rooms. This is definitely a contender for best hotel in Williams AZ all things considered.
>> Book Hotel: La Quinta
5. The Lodge On Route 66
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.5 / 10
- Google – 4.4 / 5
- Price: Mid Range $$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, free parking, breakfast included
- Location: Center of Williams
The Lodge On Route 66 is a highly regarded historic Route 66 motel style hotel in Williams AZ. It is definitely more unique and homely when compared to the typical hotel chains and it comes with a free continental breakfast included.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness and location the highest at The Lodge On Route 66. The renovated Route 66 motel is a popular choice and it has positive comments about the owners. If you want something a little different at a solid mid range budget price point, check prices here.
>> Book Hotel: The Lodge On Route 66
6. Hampton Inn
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 9.0 / 10
- Google – 4.7 / 5
- Price: Mid Range $$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, free parking, pet friendly, indoor swimming pool, fitness center, breakfast included
- Location: North Williams
Hampton Inn is a new and modern hotel in Williams AZ with excellent amenities and a nice middle of the road price point. This is a brand new hotel which means everything is clean, comfortable and high quality. It is also pet friendly and has an excellent breakfast included.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities and location the highest at Hampton Inn. If you want a mid budget stay at a new but familiar chain hotel in Williams, this is a great place to start your search.
>> Book Hotel: Hampton Inn
7. Best Western Plus
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.8 / 10
- Google – 4.6 / 5
- Price: Mid Range $$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, free parking, pet friendly, seasonal outdoor heated pool, hot tub, fitness center, on site restaurant and bar, laundry, weekend entertainment
- Location: West Williams
Best Western Plus is one of the best hotels in Williams AZ when you take into account amenities, quality and cost. We stayed here at the Best Western and had a genuinely excellent experience. After spending time in the the hot tub, we washed our hiking gear and enjoyed dinner.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities and location the highest at Best Western Plus. It is pet friendly and even has live entertainment Thursdays through Sundays. At the mid range budget price point, we think this Best Western should definitely be on your shortlist.
>> Book Hotel: Best Western Plus
8. Grand Canyon Railway Hotel
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 8.3 / 10
- Google – 4.5 / 5
- Price: Expensive $$$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, free parking, indoor swimming pool and hot tub, fitness center, on site restaurant and pub, breakfast available (extra)
- Location: Center of Williams
Grand Canyon Railway Hotel is the quintessential Williams AZ hotel in the heart of town and right at the train station for the historic Grand Canyon railway. The old world style hotel has been refurbished and it sits nicely at the lower end of the expensive price point.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness and location the highest at Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. Comments are the most positive about its idyllic location, on site restaurants and of course the train packages experiences. This is where to stay in Williams AZ for a sense of historical significance.
>> Book Hotel: Grand Canyon Railway Hotel
9. Trapper’s Rendezvous
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 9.6 / 10
- Google – 4.9 / 5
- Price: Expensive $$$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, free parking, breakfast available, barbecue facilities, fire pit
- Location: North Williams
Trapper’s Rendezvous is a top rated boutique hotel in Williams AZ at which guest sleep in stunning Wild West themed cabins. It is quiet, family friendly and perfect for lovers of the great outdoors. We think this is one of the best places to stay in Williams and near Grand Canyon South Rim.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities, value for money and location the highest at Trapper’s Rendezvous. It takes a clean sweep across the board with outstanding comments about the owner, breakfast (small extra fee but highly regarded) and basically the entire experience!
>> Book Hotel: Trapper’s Rendezvous
10. Sheridan House Inn
Guest ratings:
- Booking.com – 9.7 / 10
- Google – 4.9 / 5
- Price: Expensive $$$
- Amenities: Free WiFi, free parking, adults only, exceptional breakfast included
- Location: East Williams
Sheridan House Inn is an adults only luxury bed and breakfast style hotel in Williams AZ with magnificent reviews, comments and ratings from previous guests. The rooms look wonderful and the homemade (to order!) breakfast looks positively delicious.
Reviewers rate staff, comfort, cleanliness, facilities, value for money and location the highest at Sheridan House Inn. This is another place taking a clean sweep across the board and it also has to be included as one of the very best places to stay in Williams or near Grand Canyon South Rim.
>> Book Hotel: Sheridan House Inn
Best Hotels In Williams AZ FAQ’s
Let’s take a quick look at some of the most frequently asked questions about places to stay near Williams, Arizona.
What is the best cheap hotel in Williams AZ?
El Rancho Motel is the cheapest quality hotel with positive guest reviews in Williams, Arizona. However, if you can stretch your travel budget just a little further, we think La Quinta offers the best low price to high quality ratio in Williams.
What is the best luxury hotel in Williams AZ?
Trapper’s Rendezvous and Sheridan House Inn are the best luxury hotels in Williams, Arizona. Both have sensational guest reviews and comments, while offering unique experiences. We would be happy to stay at either lodging on our next visit to Williams.
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We hope this guide to the best hotels in Williams helps with planning your visit to Arizona!
Please let us know if you have any questions about any of the hotels in our list of best places to stay in Williams AZ by commenting below.
Happy Booking,
Mark and Kristen
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