We enjoyed our late-season stay in a rim-side Pioneer cabin a great deal. The cabin, while rustic, was nicely appointed with high quality linens and bath amenities. The pillow top queen mattress was very comfortable, and the cabin heaters worked very effectively with the cool temperatures at night. In addition to the queen bedroom, the cabin’s other room had a set of bunk beds and a comfortable futon. Since there were only two of us, we had plenty of room to spread out. The extra sink in the “bunk room” was a nice plus, as was the small desk. The 3/4 bath, while small, had an amazing shower with lots of hot water. The cabin also had a small fridge as well as a coffee maker. While there was a phone, there is no TV. Cell phones seem to work fine here, and we heard that free wifi was available at the campground store.

We stayed two nights, and enjoyed nice dinners in the Lodge restaurant both evenings. The food was good, and the service was exceptional. The view was beyond belief! If you want a window seat guaranteed, make a reservation for the first seating when the restaurant opens. Also, be sure to make reservations as soon as your lodging is booked, or you wind up eating quite late. We also enjoyed the Lodge’s rim-side sun room, as well as the lovely outdoor patios. There is also a deli, saloon, post office, and gift shop in the Lodge.

There is an extraordinary contrast with the South Rim – and is much more like what a National Park should be like. While South Rim is like Disneyland, the North Rim is remote and beautiful. We were very fortunate to score a last minute reservation due to a cancellation, but next time we’ll plan further attempt and try to get one of the Western cabins. However, I would not hesitate to go back to the Pioneer cabins or even the motel rooms.

My husband and I recently stayed at the lodge with our 20 month old daughter as there were really no other lodging options at the north rim. It dates back to the 1940-50s, but it has been updated some but without usual amenities you would find in a modern day hotel. We stayed in a section of their "hotel/condo building" which was a little walk from the main lodge where the 1 restaurant and 1 grill was located. The room was not equipped with internet or TV, making for a relaxing, quiet atmosphere if that's what you're looking for. There was a stand-up shower stall which sprayed right where the BR door closed which inevitably then got the floor outside the BR wet. The dining options are limited as there is just 1 "fancy" restaurant not suitable for families with toddlers. Not a casual dining experience for a lodge in a national park. Overall it was an average stay with amazing views.

There are only four rim view cabins. If you want one for more than a day (we stayed five days), reserve as early as possible (they start reservations in June for the following season). But, with rim cabins you also might get mice. We ended up trapping nine mice in four days. The staff are exceptional. The food at the lodge is good. The forest service talks were great.

We stayed two nights in a refurbished Pioneer Cabin before a rim2rim.
The cabin had a great view of transept canyon through the trees and an amazing view of the sunset. We watched it from just outside the cabin both nights, beat the crowds on the terrace!
The small double bed was cosy and placed under the window, which made for fun when trying to open it. These cabins have now got a fridge and coffee making equipment which is a great improvement.
The second room now has huge bunks and a futon.
We like the pioneer cabins best as you do not have neighbours attached and if you are hiking out early or packing late you are not disturbing anyone and you are not disturbed by others, having their own adventures, there is also space to lay out equipment and clothing in the other room. The bathroom was clean and worked.
We ate at the deli, their take-out Pizza isgreat, and we took it out onto the terrace and sat by the huge log fire to eat it. Then moved to the edge and sit on the rockers to watch the night sky. Great
We did the nature walk with the ranger in the morning which takes you along the transept trail and then after continued on to the campground for coffee and enjoyed the stroll back, there are a couple of nice seat to sit and gaze upon.
The short walk out Bright Angel point is worth it again with lots of opportunity to sit and stare.