As a National Historical Landmark and one of the most distinctive resort hotels in North America, The Ahwahnee is well known for its great granite fa�§ade, striking beamed ceilings, massive stone hearths, richly colored Native American artwork, and finely appointed rooms.
Featuring 123 rooms, comprised of 99 hotel rooms, parlors and suites and 24 cottages, The Ahwahnee offers a perfect balance of history, hospitality and elegance. It's no wonder that for generations this grand hotel has been the destination of queens and presidents alike. Directions. This is the entrance for those coming from the south (fresno, bakersfield, los angeles, and also from las vegas).Highway 41 -South entrance-This is the entrance for those coming from the north and north-West (san francisco/bay area, sacramento, napa). Not recommended in winter.Highway 120 -Big oak flat entrance-This is the entrance for those coming from the east (lee vining, mammoth, lake tahoe). Closed in winter.Highway 120 east -Tioga pass/east entrance-Yosemite national park is open year-Round. To reach yosemite national park, park visitors may fly, drive or travel by train or bus to major cities such as san diego, los angeles, san jose, san francisco, sacramento, fresno or modesto, then pass through smaller gateway cities and towns such as merced and mariposa en route to yosemite. From these gateway towns, visitors enter the park by bus or private vehicle via highways 120, 120 east, 140 or 41.Directionsroads in and around yosemite are generally clear of snow throughout the winter season, except highway 120 east to lee vining (tioga pass road) and the glacier point road beyond the badger pass ski area, which are both closed in the winter. Although all major roads are kept well plowed throughout the season, the national park service requires that automobile drivers carry tire chains. Of all the entrance roads, highway 140 from merced is the lowest in elevation and is the least likely to require chains.Yosemite national park is open year-Round. To reach yosemite national park, parkthis is the entrance for those coming from the west and is the preferred entrance in the winter.Highway 140 -Arch rock entrance- See Map for more details. 123 rooms on 6 floors. King Bed(Standard Room)Hotel rooms in the main building are appointed in rich fabrics, warm woods and Native American motifs. They offer exceptional views of Yosemite Valley's spectacular scenery including Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and Glacier Point.Rooms include TVs with interpretive programming, refrigerators, bathrobes, twice-daily maid service with turndown service, hair dryers, iron/ironing board, concierge, data ports, CD players, voice mail, make-up mirror, Also complimentary after noon tea service in the Great Lounge, valet parking, mid-week newspaper, Valley Shuttle, and interpretive services including hotel tours, evening programs, and children programs. Sleeps 3 |
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