The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park

Yosemite is an absolute wonder. Ahwahnee offers superior comfort at the heart of this World's gem. But is it worth the cost? When you go to Yosemite, you want to spend your hours exploring the valley floor and trekking the renowned trails, not locked away in a room�even if it is an incredibly luxurious room. So here�s my recommendation for you: if you have the opportunity to spend a long weekend in Yosemite, leave the Ahwahnee for the final night. It will provide the pampering you need after a couple of days of intensive hiking and �roughing it� at the more modest accommodations inside the park. This plan will make the Ahwahnee far more enjoyable and more worthy of the exorbitant cost.

The Ahwahnee is the most amazing hotel I have ever ben in & I can't wait to go back! The Ahwahnee fits in with all the rest of Yosemite.AWSOME!

we spent 3 days of our honeymoon at the ahwahnee and loved it. the food was great the dining room was romantic, the room we had a fantasic balcony. it was clean and had all amenities. the grounds were fantastic. did not see any bears but saw some racoons.!!!

Forget the Orient Express...get to The Ahwahnee....as soon as possible!!...Step back in time and luxuriate in the way things SHOULD be...Dinner was as Spectacular as the views were...saw coyote and stag from our ROOM!!...never saw any of the bears they warn you about...BUT...the forest was SO quiet...THAT a squirrel sounded so loud it scared me to death...!!!The scent of pine will call you back again and again.....after your first trip...

We went to the Ahwahnee for our wedding and we purchased the romance package. It was worth the $500/night we spent. Everything was beautiful-- the room, the grounds, the hotel. The food was excellent and so was the service. We have no complaints and can't wait to return.

We went to the Ahwahnee to celebrate our 40th and our waiter was Hilario G..he nearly ruined the whole experience for us...he was rude/unprofessional/idiot...he messed up our orders and never apologized..he was the worse waiter we have ever had...sad..coming all the way from Texas..and he almost ruined it for us!!!!!!

From the moment we set foot on the property we were disappointed. The entry was so dark and non-distinct, that I thought we were in the wrong location. The door staff was either absent or minimally manned. The lobby, and the rest of the public areas, all appeared to have seen better days. It appeared the Ahwahnee was once considered a grand hotel, but by modern standards, it's now only a run-of-the-mill 2 star hotel. I've had better accomodations at a Best Western (and they usually provide breakfast). Everything is over-priced, and the rooms, grounds, and public areas are in dire need of modernization. It's as if they built this great hotel in the 20's and then let it just stagnate - with no upgrades, no improvements, or addition of amenities. The restaurant was attractive, but pretentious and very expensive. The breakfast buffet was good, but about double what it was worth. Service was just adequate. Rooms were small for a so-called "luxury" hotel, and the fixtures were old, worn, and in need of updating. The pool was small, and underused. In a phrase, the Ahwahnee was NOTHING SPECIAL.

We only stayed one night, as we concluded our Yosemite visit. We were able to check into the Ahwahnee two hours earlier than their normal time and our two small preschoolers were able to nap in the sunlight that was shining in our big picture window. The views were amazing. If the waterfalls had been flowing (we went in fall when they are dry), we would have had a perfect view of Yosemite Falls from our room. The furnishings were pretty, beds were comfortable. There is an inroom fridge. The bathroom was pretty, with tiny tiles on floor and wainscoting. The service is excellent. The Dining Room was beautiful, with its big views and candlelight. We ate prime rib, which was great. A great way to finish our trip to Yosemite.

The Ahwahnee is the best and grandest place to stay in Yosemite, although it is overpriced. The individual rooms are small, but the public spaces are sweeping. There is a feel of yesteryear in the air. The restaurant is a high point. If you want to visit Yosemite in style, you have to stay here.

This is a gorgeous lodge to stay at while in Yosemite. Nestled in the trees, surrounded by grasses... It is all about peace and quiet here. The rooms are small, but the views make it worthwhile. If there during winter time, the huge fireplaces in the lodge are a treat! They serve tea and cookies in the late afternoon while you site by the fire. Great rates can be found in the off seasons, so check their website for rates. May for example can be a great time to go visit- rates are low, snow is melting...Lastly, the huge dining room there is magical at night time. The large windows allowing you to peak into the valley, the high cielings...And the food may be pricier here than in the rest of the valley, but the food happens to be excellent so you won't leave disappointed.