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[quote=Anonymous]I love El Tovar as well, and yes if there is no availability or if the price is too steep, plan at least one meal there.

There is a lodge right next or very close to El Tovar--I'm so sorry I can't remember the name and I even searched my computer with no luck.  But it's right there (Bright Angel Lodge?) and it's cheaper and has a view.  You should call Xanterra, the company that runs all this stuff, and talk to them about your choices.

btw when driving to the south rim, I couldn't find an address on google maps, so here is the one I used to figure out relative distances
(El Cristo Rey Catholic Church)
44 Albright Ave.
grand canyon, az 86023

Also, weather permitting, if your 5 y.o. likes to hike/walk, definitely go down the trail to Indian Gardens.  People underestimate kids--my youngest DD was 6 when we hiked to the bottom, spent a couple of nights, and hiked back out.  The key is a kid-sized Camelpak with the tube near their face, and having them take a sip every ten minutes or so.  (They will not do this with a bottle of water; it's just harder and breaks the walking pace).
Anyways, that trek was harder on my DH and I than on the kids, who emerged at the Rim only to jump on the bed at El Tovar.  My DH and I made the mistake of sitting down and stiffened up in the sitting position, ha ha!

Have fun![/quote]

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