The Ahwahnee Lodge

The Ahwahnee Lodge

Yosemite Valley

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1 Ahwahnee Rd
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
209-372-1407

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The Ahwahnee Lodge Description

Stay at the Ahwahnee Lodge, and you'll guarantee that your family talks about this trip for years to come. It's unquestionably a splurge, but with good reason: it's a national historic landmark, and surely one of the most spectacular resorts in the country. It features a granite and "redwood" faÃ§ade (it's actually cement treated to look like wood, for fire-safety reasons), massive stone hearths, and Native American artwork. The hotel sits right at the foot of the Royal Arches, so the view is breathtaking, too.

Planning Notes

Book well in advance; the Ahwahnee is almost always fully booked. If you're planning to visit during summer or on a weekend, plan to reserve your room about a year in advance; during the off-season, call three to six months ahead.

Drop by for a visit, even if you're not staying. If you're not a guest of the hotel, you can still visit several public rooms and warm your toes by a fire in the lobby.

Plan for a late check-in. The Ahwahnee's check-in time is 5 p.m. (check-out is 11 a.m.) so plan your day accordingly.

Dress up for dinner. In the hotel's main dining room, "proper attire" -- e.g., jacket-and-tie -- is required for dinner, but casual dress is allowed during the day.

Expect small rooms. The Ahwahnee is family-friendly, but because it was built in the 1920s, the rooms are on the small side.

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