The Ahwahnee

Category: Hotel

Address: Yosemite National Park, 1 Ahwahnee Drive, Yosemite Valley, CA 95389, USA

Phone: +18884138869

Reviews

Tim

May 29, 2022

We stayed here for several days. Just great all around. Loved our room with the view! Dining room and bar have great prices considering the remote location. You stay here for the classic experience and amazing location not modern amenities.

Kathleen Rose

Apr 10, 2022

This is an old hotel on the National Register of Historic Places. The "old girl" is in major need of renovation within the constraints of its historic status. It is making slow but steady progress in coming back from the COVID pandemic situation. There is still no room service, but there is maid service now. Breakfast and dinner are still buffets, but our server said that they hope to be back to off the menu service by May in the dining room.I believe that lunch is ordered off the menu. The bar offers food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, first come first served. I had a couple of salads, 1 with long stemmed artichokes and another with quinoa that was surprisingly tasty. The concierge service is very helpful. Stephen is my favorite. He makes you feel right at home---a comforting and cozy feeling. Bring your credit cards. This hotel is pricey.

Jake Hester

Mar 22, 2022

Beautiful historic hotel with exceptional views! The service was outstanding! We accidentally forgot to get our stuff out of our room before we left on a morning hike our last day. The front desk manager asked if she could pack our stuff for us and bring our luggage down....of course I agreed and she thanked me for letting her do that for us! We will definitely return next time we head to Yosemite!

Little Wing

Feb 21, 2022

Gorgeous hotel! It’s about 100 years old but it’s well preserved. Loved the old world rustic elegance. Location and food were also great! Restaurants are open to the general public. The bar side has more variety in the food menu. There is a sweets shop in the lobby selling local chocolates and other less local things. Lots of comfortable seating throughout the first floor. Nice outdoor area to eat lunch or throw a frisbee. Would love to stay here next time.

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Questions & Answers

Going to wear 1800s clothes there. is that okay?

Over the garden Wall | Aug 20, 2020
Travis Petrovich | Aug 21, 2020

Should be okay, I'd recommend doing so at the Wawona Hotel because it was built in the 1870s where as the Ahwahnee was built in the 1920s.

Would we need snow tires, early March to get to Ahwahnee?

Susan Weltman | Jan 23, 2020
Joshua Vasquez | Jan 24, 2020

Snow tires no. Bring chains just in case. I've been there and it snowed in june

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is the park open during the shutdown

Iris Schutz | Dec 19, 2019
Fra FRA | Dec 20, 2019

Yes! No park services. No one at the kiosk to take your money. No bathrooms. It is still just as beautiful. Enjoy yourself!

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Is there WiFi

Zury Marquez | Dec 19, 2018
Larry Calder | Dec 20, 2018

Only half decent coverage in your room. Essentially non-existent in the common area.

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I have a reservation for April 4-7. Can I change the dates as a family matter conflicts. I prefer April 18-21 if possible

Frank S Genovese | Dec 19, 2017
George Harvey | Dec 20, 2017

Call directly. They are booked 2 years in advance.

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Is the Ahwahnee hotel still called the Ahwahnee?

Lura Robertson | Dec 19, 2017
Douglas Chan | Dec 20, 2017

It's now officially the Majestic Yosemite Hotel due to a legal dispute with the US government. If you say the Ahwahnee people still kniw what you're talking about though

Is there bar or restaurant open?

Lindsay Barr | Aug 20, 2020
Katie Thornton | Aug 21, 2020

You can also take your own drinks, but yes, the bar (in the restaurant) was open to-go. The actual bar is not open at all. Many people had their own wine out on the lawn. Go now with no crowds! Totally worth every penny.

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Did this property have any earthquake damage?

Dianne kartogis | Jul 21, 2020
Will Harrison | Jul 22, 2020

No.

Does the hotel have a spa?

Jake Posey | Mar 23, 2020
Joey B | Mar 24, 2020

As much as it would be a total luxury after a long hike, unfortunately -- they do not have a spa.

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How much is it for a room?

Lyle Burrows | Dec 19, 2019
Rev Terry Scott | Dec 20, 2019

Step back in time. Ahwahnee hotel is an iconic structure That grows more precious with age . Yes, it is expensive and I don't know why the park service doesn't curb Or standardize the cost. Having said that I know that maintaining the The building,the grounds And keeping the food at a high quality Is costly. The fall is my favorite time at the Ahwahnee . Fires are lit and the beautiful fireplaces burn with a special glow. A hot toddy, a book, the fire, Maybe forget the book . You are the architect of a wonderful experience In a fabulous environment. WARNING: Don't go to the park in the summer. Park authorities don't know what to do with automobiles. Apparently there is no direction from National Park Service. There does not appear to be a plan to manage the population in the park. This has been done at the Grand Canyon which has prohibited automobiles from going to the park.(it can handle the people.) They Ahwahnee lodge in Yosemite is sn A + in my book.

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Hello I am trying to communicate with you to see availability and prices and says that the phone does not exist can you tell me how I do it?

Rocio Villaseñor | Dec 19, 2019
Graciane Baumstark | Dec 20, 2019

Look for prices at hotels.com

Are they building fires in the fireplace?

Michael Miller | Dec 19, 2019
Stephan Papa | Dec 20, 2019

Last week they weren't, but it's definitely warmed up.

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are there pet friendly rooms

Joe Von Kugelgen | Dec 19, 2019
Duane Porter | Dec 20, 2019

Only service pets are permitted

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How much is the price per night in the hotel

Gabino Carbajal | Dec 19, 2019
Santos Rivas | Dec 20, 2019

Call them to find out very beautiful place and the best all you can eat breakfast

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do the rooms have small refigerators? Do any of the rooms have kitchens?

Margie Gillroy | Dec 19, 2018
Santos Rivas | Dec 20, 2018

Didn't stay there only ate breakfast and we had the buffet all you can eat and it was delicious

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Should I leave tips for roomskeepers?

Gabriel Alves Moura | Dec 19, 2018
Steve Killion | Dec 20, 2018

For a short stay (weekend) only if they went above and beyond, such as restaurant/event recommendations that were beneficial. For a one week stay, certainly, so long as you have no issues with their work.

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how much does it cost

Ava Sauceda | Dec 19, 2018
Aaron Bright | Dec 20, 2018

The junior suite was $600 a night

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Are there tv's in the cottages?

Sheila challey | Dec 19, 2018
Samantha Bell | Dec 20, 2018

Yes there are

Do you allow dogs in the rooms?

Kerensa Hogan | Dec 19, 2018
Aaron Bright | Dec 20, 2018

Dogs are not allowed.

is your hotel closed because of the fires?bbbb

lou carlow | Dec 19, 2018
Stacey Quandt | Dec 20, 2018

If the majestic is closed you may want to check out Rush Creek Lodge which is outside the park but a 1/2 mile to a park entrance.

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Are dogs allowed?

Karla Troutman | Dec 19, 2018
Heather Morse | Dec 20, 2018

No, only certified service dogs.

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Why did they change the name from the Ahwahnee

Cindy Sarmento-maloney | Dec 19, 2018
f j kearney | Dec 20, 2018

Yes, I understand that the old operating concessionaire Curry's company believe they can keep ahwahnee name when they lost bid on concession job for Yosemite Valley from federal government for Yosemite. I understand still in court deciding who owns a native American Indian name. On to why Hetch Hetchy was so important culturally to Native Indians for thousands of years in that area

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Any rooms have jetted tubs?

Steve Kukol | Dec 19, 2018
Royce Compton | Dec 20, 2018

Steve is correct

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How much is it to stay the can you get back to me

Phelan Mentzer | Dec 19, 2018
Paul Pavlinovich | Dec 20, 2018

Businesses are not generally aware of these questions the community answer them. Check they website or use a booking service like everyone else does.

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Are the Hotel Cottages attached to the Hotel or separated from the Hotel?

Tammy Elliott | Dec 19, 2018
Damian Riley | Dec 20, 2018

They are separated but offer nice seclusion and better views than most of all the standard rooms in the hotel.

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Do I need to make dinner reservations for the dining room?

Sharon dietel | Dec 19, 2017
Lawrence C. | Dec 20, 2017

Yes. Especially for dinner. And, its helpful, but not necessarily essential for breakfast.

Is there assigned parking for the hotel while you are registered there?

Dianne Akersalgoe | Dec 19, 2017
Nadeem Mohammad | Dec 20, 2017

The hotel is in the center of the park, so you have pay the park entry fee or have an pass before to can get even close to the hotel. Next to the hotel there is free public parking, but in addition the hotel as paid valet parking, even that can get full at peak times.

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Are there hair dryers in the rooms?

John&Helen Powers | Dec 19, 2017
Ian Woodley | Dec 20, 2017

Yes

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How far is the distance from the cottage grounds to the hotel? Also which do you like cottage or hotel rooms?

Paulie Yao | Mar 28, 2021
Natalie Keller | Mar 29, 2021

Cottages are wonderful. Closest cottage to the bar in the lodge is 15 yards. We have stayed in a king room. We had a wonderful view of the upper falls from our window. Down side, it is an old building and the walls are thin

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