The Ahwahnee
Hotel · Yosemite Valley
Ahwahnee Drive, Yosemite Valley, CA 95389
Highlights
Historic landmark hotel with grand spaces & iconic views
Historic landmark hotel with grand spaces & iconic views
"This nearly 100-year-old, centrally located Yosemite Valley hotel is undergoing a $31.6 million restoration funded through the Great American Outdoors Act, with the legendary dining room (noted for its soaring 34-foot ceilings, dramatic chandeliers, wooden beams and tall windows) already reopened. Infrastructure updates including heating and air conditioning and a renovated pool area are scheduled to finish by the end of 2024; the hotel remains open during the overhaul but warns of potential daytime construction noise. The property includes 97 guest rooms and 24 cottages, is within walking distance of Yosemite Village and popular hikes such as Yosemite Falls and Cook’s Meadows Loop, and commands premium nightly rates starting around $500, with reservations often hard to secure in high season." - Bailey Berg
"Built in 1927, The Ahwahnee is a National Historic Landmark hotel situated amidst the towering granite cliffs and thundering waterfalls that have made Yosemite Valley a world-famous, iconic destination. This in-park lodge is famous for its antique “parkitecture,” featuring stone fireplaces, dark wood libraries, and a grand dining hall serving classic American cuisine. With recently remodeled rooms in the main building and a kitchen upgrade in the winter of 2023, it’s a timeless piece of classic park lodging ideal for hikers and bikers who want to stay as close to the action as possible." - Emily Pennington
"Reopened at the end of 2023 after seismic upgrades, this nearly 100-year-old Yosemite icon offers dramatic common spaces—most notably a legendary dining room with 34-foot ceilings, dramatic chandeliers, wooden beams, and gargantuan windows—and easy walking access to Yosemite Village and famed viewpoints like Half Dome and Yosemite Falls. A $31.6 million Great American Outdoors Act grant is funding infrastructure improvements (including new heating and air-conditioning), and the property has a range of accommodations—97 guest rooms and 24 cottages—suited to families and groups. Amenities and activities include a heated pool (open as of April 15, 2024), biking around the valley, and nearby river beaches and hiking trails; note that the formal dining room can feel more appropriate for older children or adults." - Laura Dannen Redman, Lyndsey Matthews
"A celebrated 1927 hotel known for its unforgettable vistas of indigo waters reflecting the High Sierra."
"Located in: Yosemite National Park Built in 1927, The Ahwahnee is a National Historical Landmark made up of 5,000 tons of stone, 1,000 tons of steel, and 30,000 feet of lumber, all carted through the mountains during the park’s early years. A mix of Art Deco and Native American architecture (just check out those turquoise shutters), the hotel offers views of Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, and Glacier Point. The best part? The lodge is open year-round, meaning you can experience Yosemite during the season of your choice." - Kristin Conard, Caitlin Morton
