This will be a very praise-worthy review of an experience that exceeded our expectations, but I must start by recounting the frustrating beginning due to a very poor reservation system (that may have been - hopefully has been - revised since I started working on our trip a year in advance). Simply stated, the reservation system employed by the Ahwahnee... More

A last minute visit to Yosemite and one room left at the famed Ahwahnee. A suite for $1100/night, not much bigger than a junior suite at any other hotel. Teeny tiny bathroom, musty smell and stuffy even with the air on and windows opened. And the added bonus of hearing guests in the neighboring room every time they used their... More

I could never find a booking for a room at The Ahwahnee, I am usually a frugal traveler, but having never been to Yosemite before, and having read for years about the hotel, i was actually booked into the lodge, (Much more money than i normally spend by itself) amd got an upgrade on check in. (thank you) I got... More

We planned our trip for years, having always camped at Yosemite. To our great surprise, we were upgraded to the finest suite with a huge living room, fireplace, and 180 degrees of huge windows. Even a regular room is a special privilege. Our bed was the most comfortable ever! This is a classic and elegant Hotel full of beauty and... More

We looked at all the options for Yosemite, from Curry Camping to Ahwahnee, and decided that as we only had one night, as it was a honeymoon (and as one of us isn't into camping) we'd go exorbitant for the big hotel experience. The reality is that all the hotels in the valley are hugely overpriced, so it didn't feel... More

We booked in advance and were able to avoid weekends so we got bargain prices in the $425 per nigh range. The hotel is something out of the past and I considered it a privilege to experience it. By all means go to Yosemite and at least go have lunch at The Ahwahnee and experience its grandeur and history, walk... More

Beautiful setting in a majestic location, how can you go wrong? Drove in for a 2 day stay from the north bay area with spectacularly clear vistas so photographs were absolutely splendid all the way into the valley. The Ahwahnee is the perfect hotel in the most awesome of locations. Soaring ceiling heights resplendant with carved wood in the interior... More

We only stayed at the Ahwahnee for one night, but what an experience. We'd booked a Classic room, but on checking in were surprised and delighted to find we'd been upgraded to one of the four suites in the hotel...it was superb! We enjoyed both dinner and breakfast in the dining room, again an amazing experience, and marvelled at the... More

Those who criticize The Ahwahnee for being old don't understand the historical importance of this place and worse, they don't enjoy the opportunity to experience the wonderful charm that is in every corner of this iconic property. Visiting Yosemite National Park is an unique experience but staying at The Ahwahnee adds an extra layer of magic. The lobby and the... More