We recommend the Grand Canyon's South Rim in winter, even if you haven't got the time to hike down and stay at Phantom Ranch. Once you get away from the village you lose the people and there is lots of good flat walking along the canyon edge. It is worth staying overnight so that you can see the sunset and/or sunrise from the various vantage points. Bright Angel and El Tovar are good places to stay but the best Bright Angel cabins have canyon views and fireplaces. We stayed in one of the other lodges - not as attractive (look a bit like motels) but we had a great view over the canyon. You can book all of the accommodation online, but we arrived early afternoon and were able to find a room during half term. You can also eat at El Tovar even if you are not staying and it is a worthwhile experience. There is also a free bus which connects the central viewpoints. The western part of the rim trail is accessible by car/foot in winter whereas in summer this road is closed but served by park bus. We walked along the rim around Hermit's Rest and saw hardly anyone.
National Park Service has a very good website and the section on the Grand Canyon NP is one of the best (webcams etc). Grand Canyon in the snow is definitely not to be missed. Relatively few people, especially if you get away from the village in the middle of the day when the tourbuses and train arrive.

www.grandcanyonlodges.com/bright-angel-lodge-408.html

www.grandcanyonlodges.com/

www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm

Google map: tinyurl.com/y95ams7

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