We were very much looking forward to staying at the Ahwanee. This is a great hotel in a perfect location. You must make reservations very very early, particularly for the spring. At least 6 months in general. The hotel is beautiful but still has an authentic rustic feel. It is not however completely up to the standards of a true... More

I wish that it were possible to give separate ratings for the service and the room quality. My wife and I arrived early and were told our room wasn't ready - no problem because we expected that. We asked if there was another room that was ready, and the front desk clerk told us that the only rooms that were... More

My wife and I have visited this hotel many times, and we were married here last year. I think that it is definitely an acquired taste and one does have to take into account the nature of tourism in Yosemite Valley. Here are our thoughts on the hotel and a few tips for those thinking about booking/visiting… Yosemite Valley General... More

There is no other lodging in any other National Park that comes close to the uniqueness of the Ahwahnee. Our best friend took a group of 12 of us there for the first of the Chef's Holiday dinner season. We were the first to arrive and were given a 3rd floor room overlooking Half- Dome from the bed. Imagine that.... More

With the Ahwahnee, the setting of the hotel has to be one of the most beautiful spots in the world. When visiting a National Park expect the place to be a little rustic, but the Ahwahnee is a wonderful building with lots of charm. However I found the wait staff at the dinning room to be inattentive. I came towards... More

Staying at the Ahwanhee Hotel was a bucket list item for me. Many years ago I had visited the hotel during a visit to Yosemite. I thought to myself, "Self, someday you will stay here." TripAdvisor writers had made me well aware of some of the drawbacks of this fine hotel. I do not regret for a moment staying there,... More

My wife and I traveled to Yosemite National Park in January to attend the wedding of a friend. We booked two nights in a cottage at $449 per night (the least-expensive room available), and two additional nights at the park’s Yosemite Lodge property (which we have reviewed separately). We had seen the Ahwahnee featured in a Travel Channel program and... More

On Nov19 and 20, 2011 we stayed in a balcony room with a great view. Having seen mixed reviews as to hotel and restaurant service and attitude I was nervous going in, especially as friends joined us for a night in their own room. We couldn't have received better and friendlier service from the front desk, room service and the... More

Architecturally the hotel's common areas are beautiful... like walking back in time and the surrounding views are nothing short of breath taking!!! However, the hotel rooms and long dark hallways are motel quality. So.... if you go knowing you're in the best location for taking in the amazing views and proximity to everything within the valley floor and not expecting... More