Introduction / Description
Dating from 1927, this historic, landmark hotel is set on a valley floor with views of Half Dome, Glacier Point and Yosemite Falls. It's 1.5 miles from Yosemite Village.
The hotel offers grand sitting rooms, a bar, stone fireplaces, elegant tapestries and stained glass windows, plus a dining room with a high, beamed ceiling where meals are served. Other amenities include a year-round heated outdoor pool, a solarium and a gift shop, as well as an afternoon tea service.
The Ahwahnee shines as the crown jewel of the national park lodges. Known for its stunning interior design and architecture, The Ahwahnee was specifically designed to highlight its natural surroundings, featuring Yosemite Falls, Half Dome and Glacier Point. The hotel holds a historic heritage as it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark. The destination of queens and presidents alike, this distinctive Yosemite hotel offers a perfect balance of history, hospitality and elegance.
The Ahwahnee offers a gift shop with a focus on local artisans, a decadent sweet shop, a comfortable bar and a heated outdoor swimming pool. The Ahwahnee Dining Room is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Arrival & Car Parking
Entrance & Reception
Accessible Rooms & Bathrooms / Accessibility
Although the Ahwahnee boasts a nice variety of accessible rooms, the accessible junior suite — room 206 — is the perfect choice for a romantic getaway. Access features include wide doorways, barrier-free pathways, and plenty of room in this spacious suite which occupies the space of two standard hotel rooms.
The sitting room has a 12-inch high single sofa bed, two end tables, a coffee table, two side chairs, an armoire and a mini refrigerator. There’s level access to the adjacent bedroom, which features equally good access, and is furnished with a 30-inch high king-sized bed with wheelchair-access on both sides, two bedside tables, a small table with two chairs, an armoire and a mini refrigerator.
The bathroom has a full five-foot turning radius, and is equipped with a roll-in shower with grab bars, a hand-held showerhead and a fold-down shower bench. The toilet grab bars are located on the left and back walls (as seated), and the bathroom also has a roll-under sink.
Top it off with a lowered peephole, lever handles and a lowered clothing rod, and you have a very well designed and functional accessible room. It’s really one of the nicest accessible rooms on the property.
Although there’s no shortage of eateries in the park, the famed Ahwahnee Dining Room is a must-do for that special dinner. Located just off the main lobby, it’s definitely the most elegant restaurant in the park. The historic dining room is a sight to behold with its 34-foot high ceilings, granite pillars and massive chandeliers; and the good news is, there’s level access from the lobby and plenty of room to navigate a wheelchair between the tables.
Dinner offerings include steak, swordfish and salmon, with a good selection of soups and salads. Indeed it’s the perfect place to steal away for a romantic meal. Don’t forget to make reservations – preferably before you arrive at the park – as tables go fast at this popular restaurant. In fact, folks have been known to drive for several hours just to dine at this Yosemite landmark. Coupled with an overnight stay, it’s definitely the perfect choice for a romantic getaway.
ADA Classic Cottages: Some of Classic Cottages are accessibility compliant, with widened doors, grab bars in toilet stalls, raised toilet seats and low-density carpet.
ADA Classic Hotel Rooms: Select rooms are accessibility compliant, which include widened doors, grab bars in toilet stalls, raised toilet seats, and low-density carpet.
