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[[File:Maswik Lodge.jpg|thumb|right|Maswik Lodge Cafeteria / Lounge in October 2018]] |
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'''Maswik Lodge''' is a [[Lodge (architecture)|lodge]] in [[Grand Canyon National Park]]. The lodge is run by [[Xanterra Parks & Resorts]]. Maswik Lodge is located on the South Rim of the [[Grand Canyon]]. It is on the west side of [[Grand Canyon Village]]. The lodge contains a cafeteria, lounge, and many spread out room complexes. |
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'''Maswik Lodge''' is a lodge in [[Grand Canyon National Park]] that is run by [[Xanterra Parks & Resorts]].<ref name="Fodors" /> It is named after a [[Hopi Kachina figure]] said to watch over the Grand Canyon.<ref name="Fodors" /> Maswik Lodge is located about {{convert|0.25|mile|km}} from the South Rim of the [[Grand Canyon]].<ref name="Fodors" /> It is on the west side of [[Grand Canyon Village]]. The lodge contains a cafeteria, lounge, and many spread out room complexes.<ref name="Fodors">{{cite web |title=Maswik Lodge Grand Canyon National Park Hotel Review |url=https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/arizona/grand-canyon-national-park/hotels/reviews/maswik-lodge-54608 |website=Fodor’s Travel |publisher=[[Fodor's]] |access-date=November 27, 2018 |language=en}}</ref> |
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The lodge began in 1927 as a [[Fred Harvey Company|Fred Harvey]] hotel for drivers of their own automobiles (as opposed to most of the travelers who arrived on rail or [[stage coach]]es).<ref name="GrandCanyonNewsConsiderReplacing">{{cite web |title=Grand Canyon National Park considers replacing Maswik Lodge |url=https://www.grandcanyonnews.com/news/2018/jul/17/grand-canyon-national-park-considers-replacing-mas/ |website=Williams-Grand Canyon News |publisher=Grand Canyon News |access-date=November 27, 2018 |language=en}}</ref> In the 1940s, 20 new buildings were added along with moving 22 buildings from [[Bright Angel Lodge]].<ref name="GrandCanyonNewsConsiderReplacing" /> Most of the original buildings were removed in 1971 and replaced with a more modern motel structure.<ref name="GrandCanyonNewsConsiderReplacing" /> In 2018, the park considered demolishing all of the existing buildings.<ref name="GrandCanyonNewsConsiderReplacing" /> |
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[[Fodor's]] review of the lodge noted pros: "well-equipped northern unites, good for families, and affordable dining." Fodor's review noted cons of: "rooms lack historic charm, tucked away from the rim in the forest, and south units don't have air conditioning." |
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Latest revision as of 22:19, 15 November 2022
Maswik Lodge is a lodge in Grand Canyon National Park that is run by Xanterra Parks & Resorts.[1] It is named after a Hopi Kachina figure said to watch over the Grand Canyon.[1] Maswik Lodge is located about 0.25 miles (0.40 km) from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.[1] It is on the west side of Grand Canyon Village. The lodge contains a cafeteria, lounge, and many spread out room complexes.[1]
History
[edit]The lodge began in 1927 as a Fred Harvey hotel for drivers of their own automobiles (as opposed to most of the travelers who arrived on rail or stage coaches).[2] In the 1940s, 20 new buildings were added along with moving 22 buildings from Bright Angel Lodge.[2] Most of the original buildings were removed in 1971 and replaced with a more modern motel structure.[2] In 2018, the park considered demolishing all of the existing buildings.[2]
Fodor's review of the lodge noted pros: "well-equipped northern unites, good for families, and affordable dining." Fodor's review noted cons of: "rooms lack historic charm, tucked away from the rim in the forest, and south units don't have air conditioning."