The Ahwahnee
The Ahwahnee Hotel
A national historic landmark hotel completed in 1927, with an exterior of stone and concrete made to look like wood, a lobby decorated with Native American motifs, and Royal Arches rising behind it.
The hotel was designed by architect Gilbert Underwood. Its exterior walls are dyed concrete imitating wood, a fire-proofing measure. The lobby and main dining room have very high ceilings, with huge stone fireplaces, stained glass, and Native American patterns. Non-guests may enter to look around the lobby or dine in the restaurant. Dinner requires a reservation and has a dress code. Room rates are high and must be booked far in advance. From the hotel lawn, you can see Half Dome and the sheer cliffs of Glacier Point.
Opening hours
All day (public areas open to non-guests)
Nearby sights
- Yosemite Village & Ansel Adams Gallery
- Glacier Point
- Sentinel Dome
- Yosemite Falls
- Mirror Lake
- Mist Trail: Vernal & Nevada Falls
- Yosemite National Park
- Half Dome