It's nice to stay within a national park and a bonus when you have a fantastic view of Half Dome from your room.

It's nice to stay within a national park and a bonus when you have a fantastic view of Half Dome from your room.

This is a bucket list property! The views are amazing. It is rich in history and the connivence of the location is an added plus. We may make this an annual trip!

This is a bucket list property! The views are amazing. It is rich in history and the connivence of the location is an added plus. We may make this an annual trip!

The room was unacceptable. The toilet was so low that it was about 4 inches lower than my knees. It was built for a 6 year old. The couch was so soft that if you sat down, you could not get back up. The bed was on a large wooden box bringing the mattress up so high that we could not get into the bed. They offered a stepping stool to get into bed, but it took 2 hours to get it as they could not find another one as all the other rooms were using all they had. We have traveled to all 50 states and 5 continents and this was the worst room we have ever seen!! It was clean and had beautiful views, but it was not liveable.

The room was unacceptable. The toilet was so low that it was about 4 inches lower than my knees. It was built for a 6 year old. The couch was so soft that if you sat down, you could not get back up. The bed was on a large wooden box bringing the mattress up so high that we could not get into the bed. They offered a stepping stool to get into bed, but it took 2 hours to get it as they could not find another one as all the other rooms were using all they had. We have traveled to all 50 states and 5 continents and this was the worst room we have ever seen!! It was clean and had beautiful views, but it was not liveable.

Pool closed. Staff were incredible!

Pool closed. Staff were incredible!

Fantastic. Especially for any lover of nature and the movie The Shining

Fantastic. Especially for any lover of nature and the movie The Shining

It is the only hotel in the area with decent rooms and bathrooms. The staff is lukewarm. Some are very nice. Some are just there to do the job as well as they possibly can. The parking is limited and it is only Valet parking adding a $30.00 per day to the already very high charge. The restaurant only has a buffet breakfast for $32.00. If you are vegetarian you pay for all the fish and meat you don't eat anyway. Dinner also buffet only $62.00 same deal.

It is the only hotel in the area with decent rooms and bathrooms. The staff is lukewarm. Some are very nice. Some are just there to do the job as well as they possibly can. The parking is limited and it is only Valet parking adding a $30.00 per day to the already very high charge. The restaurant only has a buffet breakfast for $32.00. If you are vegetarian you pay for all the fish and meat you don't eat anyway. Dinner also buffet only $62.00 same deal.

Lovely winter visit to the Park. Staff did seem a little inaccurate on what was open at other facilities. New coffee machine may want to consider tea bags for tea drinkers even if have to be brought in.

Lovely winter visit to the Park. Staff did seem a little inaccurate on what was open at other facilities. New coffee machine may want to consider tea bags for tea drinkers even if have to be brought in.

The hotel is beautiful, but we could not enjoy the amenities. The lobby was too cold to sit in and there were about 12 children, screaming and yelling when we were there. Instead of staying in the room of their private party, they emerged into the lobby to chase each other, and scream, which made it very unpleasant. The pool was also unavailable, because it’s under renovation. We could not get into the dining room for dinner, even though we tried to book ahead of time. The bar was closing by the time we checked in and we’re ready to go. The room was nice and the bed was very comfortable, but not worth $700 a night which it costs with fees, taxes and the mandatory valet parking. The dining room is stunning, but very difficult to get into. We enjoyed our $85 breakfast for 2 one morning, but the price kept us from returning. The view from my room was so lousy which made me wonder why this room was so expensive. In general, the staff was accommodating. We found, however, that we were so busy outside in the park that it was not worth it to spend that type of money only to come back and crash in the room. Since we could not get a dinner reservation, the swimming pool was closed, and the lobby too cold to sit in, we felt that it was difficult to take advantage of any amenities. I would suggest going there for a meal and walking around the grounds, but if you’re going to spend a lot of time in the park, it’s not worth the extra cost to stay here.

The hotel is beautiful, but we could not enjoy the amenities. The lobby was too cold to sit in and there were about 12 children, screaming and yelling when we were there. Instead of staying in the room of their private party, they emerged into the lobby to chase each other, and scream, which made it very unpleasant. The pool was also unavailable, because it’s under renovation. We could not get into the dining room for dinner, even though we tried to book ahead of time. The bar was closing by the time we checked in and we’re ready to go. The room was nice and the bed was very comfortable, but not worth $700 a night which it costs with fees, taxes and the mandatory valet parking. The dining room is stunning, but very difficult to get into. We enjoyed our $85 breakfast for 2 one morning, but the price kept us from returning. The view from my room was so lousy which made me wonder why this room was so expensive. In general, the staff was accommodating. We found, however, that we were so busy outside in the park that it was not worth it to spend that type of money only to come back and crash in the room. Since we could not get a dinner reservation, the swimming pool was closed, and the lobby too cold to sit in, we felt that it was difficult to take advantage of any amenities. I would suggest going there for a meal and walking around the grounds, but if you’re going to spend a lot of time in the park, it’s not worth the extra cost to stay here.

Great Dinning room staff and service. Housekeeping and room service great

Great Dinning room staff and service. Housekeeping and room service great

It’s a nice place with poor management on the properity, services and dinning.

It’s a nice place with poor management on the properity, services and dinning.

Historical hotel was comfortable and clean, but very warn down common areas. Food was a big let down - especially for the cost. A small number of staff wear miserable faces and attitudes. We left feeling bummed out.

Historical hotel was comfortable and clean, but very warn down common areas. Food was a big let down - especially for the cost. A small number of staff wear miserable faces and attitudes. We left feeling bummed out.

Of course this hotel is iconic and should be amazing. But it's also almost 100 years old! The views are incredible and the history in Yosemite Valley awe inspiring. But the facility itself is very tired and even run down - badly in need of refurbishment. For example, the wallpaper in our room was torn, the tile grout in the bathroom was dingy and discolored, the grout had mildew, and the pain on the doors was dirty. Please upgrade this beautiful property. But our greatest disappointment was with the service. We heard multiple times that they were understaffed (as if that is supposed to make it okay to pay for 4-star service and receive 1/2-star service at best). Valet was required at $30/day, yet on entering one day there were 15 cars in line and only 2 valets working. When we were told we could pull to the front of the line we did so and to be helpful we parked our car and gave the keys to the valet who proceeded to exhort us for doing so. We were paying $30 to do their job! In the sweet shop while we waited in line, the checker proceeded to overlook us and help an employee instead. At 11pm we were awakened by an employee walkie-talkie in the hallway outside our room. As we left carrying multiple pieces of luggage through the lobby, two employees stood by and didn't even help by holding open the doors. All of this to say, the employees are not just "understaffed" but badly in need of some training in 4-star service. For the prices the hotel charges, customers deserve bett

Of course this hotel is iconic and should be amazing. But it's also almost 100 years old! The views are incredible and the history in Yosemite Valley awe inspiring. But the facility itself is very tired and even run down - badly in need of refurbishment. For example, the wallpaper in our room was torn, the tile grout in the bathroom was dingy and discolored, the grout had mildew, and the pain on the doors was dirty. Please upgrade this beautiful property. But our greatest disappointment was with the service. We heard multiple times that they were understaffed (as if that is supposed to make it okay to pay for 4-star service and receive 1/2-star service at best). Valet was required at $30/day, yet on entering one day there were 15 cars in line and only 2 valets working. When we were told we could pull to the front of the line we did so and to be helpful we parked our car and gave the keys to the valet who proceeded to exhort us for doing so. We were paying $30 to do their job! In the sweet shop while we waited in line, the checker proceeded to overlook us and help an employee instead. At 11pm we were awakened by an employee walkie-talkie in the hallway outside our room. As we left carrying multiple pieces of luggage through the lobby, two employees stood by and didn't even help by holding open the doors. All of this to say, the employees are not just "understaffed" but badly in need of some training in 4-star service. For the prices the hotel charges, customers deserve bett

The Ahwahnee must have been quite a jewel in its prime. Unfortunately it is in need of an update. Dated room, uncomfortable bed, no water in room. There is only one elevator which results in long wait times. Furniture in common areas is soiled and dining options are limited, with food mediocre. The saving grace is its location.

The Ahwahnee must have been quite a jewel in its prime. Unfortunately it is in need of an update. Dated room, uncomfortable bed, no water in room. There is only one elevator which results in long wait times. Furniture in common areas is soiled and dining options are limited, with food mediocre. The saving grace is its location.

Everything is expensive at this hotel, so you just have to accept that. The mandatory valet parking could be cheaper and still be effective. The hotel is beautiful and clean with lots of neat spaces to relax and enjoy the scenery and historic surroundings. The food was excellent. Our room wasn’t ready at check in, and we had to wait an additional 30 minutes. The staff could have offered us a complimentary drink, instead he was terribly rude. Overall we enjoyed our once in a lifetime stay here, but it does feel like the concessionaire takes financial advantage of people wanting to experience this piece of history.

Everything is expensive at this hotel, so you just have to accept that. The mandatory valet parking could be cheaper and still be effective. The hotel is beautiful and clean with lots of neat spaces to relax and enjoy the scenery and historic surroundings. The food was excellent. Our room wasn’t ready at check in, and we had to wait an additional 30 minutes. The staff could have offered us a complimentary drink, instead he was terribly rude. Overall we enjoyed our once in a lifetime stay here, but it does feel like the concessionaire takes financial advantage of people wanting to experience this piece of history.

For the price…I would have thought it would be more clean. It’s an old location but the heater in the cottages was inadequate. Additionally we saw the biggest rat near their restaurant that charges $60 a person. Although very nice appearing from the outside, the inside doesn’t meet the price. Given the location maybe it why people are willing to pay but I won’t again. Staff were outstanding though. No knocks there but the facilities aren’t worth north of $300 dlls.

For the price…I would have thought it would be more clean. It’s an old location but the heater in the cottages was inadequate. Additionally we saw the biggest rat near their restaurant that charges $60 a person. Although very nice appearing from the outside, the inside doesn’t meet the price. Given the location maybe it why people are willing to pay but I won’t again. Staff were outstanding though. No knocks there but the facilities aren’t worth north of $300 dlls.

Overall wonderful experience!

Overall wonderful experience!