The Ahwahnee Hotel

The hotel is the 4-diamond hotel located in Yosemite National Park on the floor of Yosemite Valley. This National Historic Landmark opened in 1927 and was designed by architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood who designed lodges at other national parks of the west.

The hotel has a lift and features 123 rooms. English-speaking staff at the reception are happy to assist guests at the reception desk round the clock. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a cash machine. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. A fireplace creates a cosy atmosphere. A number of shops, including a souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. Guests of the hotel are welcome to relax in the garden. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Other services include a babysitting service, a childcare service, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Cyclists can make use of the bicycle storage area and hire service. Complimentary newspapers are available. To assist guests with their business and communication needs, the business centre offers a projector.

Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and individually adjustable heating. Some rooms include a balcony. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe and a minibar are also available. A refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station are standard features. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi are provided as well. A hairdryer and a telephone are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are also available. The hotel has non-smoking rooms.

The outdoor pool complex includes a children's swimming area and pleasantly heated water to ensure comfortable swimming. Guests can relax and enjoy the sun loungers and parasols provided. A variety of refreshing drinks await guests at the pool bar. A variety of activities are available at the hotel, for example tennis and fishing or, for a fee, cycling/mountain biking and horse riding. The hotel's location is particularly ideal for skiers. Ski passes are available locally. After an eventful day, guests can work out and recharge in the gym. A spa and massage treatments are available in the wellness area. Activity coordinators organise an entertainment programme for adults and children.

Dining facilities include a restaurant, a dining room and a bar. A delicious breakfast provides energy for the rest of the day. Staff are also happy to provide children's meals.