The Ahwahnee
Hotel · Yosemite Valley
Ahwahnee Drive, Yosemite Valley, CA 95389
Highlights
Historic landmark hotel with grand spaces & views
Historic landmark hotel with grand spaces & views
"The historic hotel is recommended as a must‑see stop even for budget visitors: while staying inside the property can be costly, guests are advised to at least stop in to see the decor, art, and architecture of this iconic Yosemite landmark." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Built in 1927, the Ahwahnee is a National Historical Landmark blending Art Deco and Native American architecture (noticeable in details like turquoise shutters) and offers dramatic views of Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, and Glacier Point; I also appreciate that the lodge is open year-round so you can experience Yosemite in any season." - Caitlin Morton
"I view the Ahwahnee as an example of a historic in-park lodge that offers unbeatable location for waking up steps from Yosemite’s trails and programs." - Jessica Chapel
"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
