Hotels Near Polar Express in Williams, AZ

Step aboard and you are no longer in Williams—you are in the middle of a story. The Polar Express train fills with the smell of cocoa and cookies, the sound of carols drifting through the cars, and the sight of wide-eyed kids clutching their golden tickets. As the train winds into the dark forest, families read along with the classic book until the lights of the “North Pole” flicker into view. Santa and his elves wave from the snowy village, and the whole car buzzes with wonder. It is part holiday tradition, part living storybook, and entirely unforgettable.

Trailborn Grand Canyon is more than a place to sleep after the ride—it is part of the Polar Express experience. While the train fills you with holiday magic, Trailborn is where that magic lingers. Our property is just minutes from the depot, so the night does not end when the train pulls back into Williams. Families can come back to rooms that feel warm and thoughtful, kids can sip cocoa by the fire pit, and parents can exhale knowing the evening is easy.