Ahwahnee Hotel Tour & Review | California Travel Tips
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- Veronica Hill tours the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park in this episode of California Travel Tips.
Opened on July 14, 1927, the Ahwahnee is Yosemite's most luxurious accommodations. Its grand public rooms have hosted presidents and royalty, and today it remains one of Yosemite's top attractions.
Free walking tours of the Yosemite Ahwahnee are offered throughout the year, highlighting the hotel's history, architecture and legends.
According to Interpretive Services guide Andrew West, the Ahwahnee lodge served as inspiration, but not the filming site of "The Shining."
Named for the Ahwahneechee Indians who once inhabited this valley, the Ahwahnee combines Native American, Art Deco, and Arts & Crafts styles.
Don't miss the gorgeous stained glass panels in the Great Lounge, or the original rubber tile mosaics found on the lobby floor. Middle Eastern rugs, German Gothic chandeliers and Native American baskets add to the eclectic look.
Every fall, the hotel hosts its annual Vintners Holidays, drawing top winemakers from throughout the state.
This epicurean event, which precedes the hotel's Chef's Holidays and Bracebridge Dinner, features wine tasting, informative seminars, and grand 5-course meal in the historic Ahwahnee Dining Room.
With its 34-foot ceiling, huge floor-to-ceiling windows and sugar pine beams, the Ahwahnee dining room is one of the most beautiful restaurants in the world. Chef Percy Whatley leads the culinary team, with expertly prepared American cuisine using farm-fresh ingredients.
Most of the Ahwahnee hotel rooms, suites and cottages have stunning views of the valley - and WiFi is free for hotel guests. For a true splurge, book one of their private cabins along the Merced River, or an Ahwahnee suite - just like Queen Elizabeth II did during her visit in 1983.
Conveniently located just 1 mile east of Yosemite Village, Ahwahnee is close to the center of action.
Start your day with free coffee in the Mezzanine, followed by breakfast in the hotel Awhwahnee Bar.
Then, hop on the free Valley Shuttle, which leaves right from the Ahwahnee Yosemite parking lot. It stops at the Visitor Center, historic Curry Village, Yosemite Lodge and Yosemite Falls.
After a day of sightseeing, return to the Yosemite Ahwahnee Hotel for a quick dip in the heated swimming pool, followed by a crisp glass of wine by the grand fireplace. I can't think of a better way to end a day in Yosemite.
Ahwahnee Hotel Reservations should be made at least 5 months and up to one year in advance. Ahwahnee reservations can be made by calling (801) 559-5000 or visiting YosemitePark.com. The Ahwahnee Hotel phone number is (209) 372-1407.
The Ahwahnee Hotel Yosemite is located at 1 Ahwahnee Road, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389.
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"You've always been the caretaker. I should know, I've always been here."
Holy ****!. I just came back from a 2 week trip in the US and visited Yosemite. I had no idea this place was the inspiration for The Shining hotel. It's one of my fav movies and I would have taken the time to take a look inside had I known beforehand. Why was I not told. :(
I knew it was filmed on a set and the exteriors were of the Timberline Lodge in Oregon. But man, to see this place would have been so cool. I was so close too. Oh well.
For all of you fans of "The Shining", the movie wasn't actually shot on sight here, but the production designers of the movie actually built a hotel lobby almost identical to this one on a sound stage in England. All the interior movie shots were on that sound stage. The Timberline Lodge in Mt. Hood, Oregon were the outside shots to give an idea of "isolation" for the movie. And Stephen King stayed at the Stanley Hotel the night he got his inspiration for writing the book in 1974. I stayed at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO last year and for all you horror movie fans, you'd love it.... Stanley Kubrick, the director of the 1980 version of the movie, stayed at the Timberline Lodge, Ahwahnee Hotel, and a few others for ideas of the movie.
Were from CA and YES you are right!! we absolutely LOVED The Stanley!! And stayed on Halloween Night! They had a party, drinking, costumes and all. Was super fun!!!
Hey there Veronica my name is Matt Burden and I really like your Video Tour of "The Ahwahnee Hotel" now called "The Majestic Hotel which is sad cause Ahwahnee had a nice ring to it we will be staying at one of their Cabins next year thats by a creek that you can soak your feet in!!!! :)
Nice Hotel and video! We had an exciting camping experiance in yosemite! Awesome Place!
i stayed there in 2002 with my family. it was amazing. when i went into the Grand Californian Hotel at the Disneyland resort, i immediately thought of the awahnee. i believe disney used this hotel as an inspiration for the Grand californian hotel:)
@vientoazul77 Oh, it's definitely worth a visit. I didn't feel any ghostly vibe there at all. Thanks for the nice comment. Veronica
Wow that hotel is beautiful! I love old buildings and the fact that it could be haunted makes it more awesome to me. lol. Plus I love the Native American decor. I am 25% Native American. If I go, that would be the hotel I choose. :) Great video.
@MagicalOillusions Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
@Konguishi Yes, it was inspiration for the movie, but not actually filmed here. The elevators look almost exactly like the ones in the movie.
I FKN live down the damn street and NEVER knew this place is my neighbor LMAO!! Wow! I need to get out more!! Reserving now!!
@jeffacosta123 Thanks for the comment. Yes, the hotel was inspiration for the Grand Californian!
@MyTourUSA Thanks! Camping is next on our list. :)
@GoldTurismo Thanks! It is fun, but it is a lot of work as you can imagine filming and writing, etc.
@19steph83 It's such an amazing place! Vintners Holidays was so much fun, and the opportunity to enjoy gourmet food in their dining room was so much fun. Their cheddar cheese and pale ale soup is incredible. I highly recommend a visit in the fall - no crowds and beautiful foliage everywhere you look. :)
Aww I tripped near that hotel when I was 6 :3 I still have a scar
@vientoazul77 As soon as I saw the doors it brought back memories of "The Shining"! Lol!
@Kevtb87 Ah, that's too bad. The elevator is really cool and spooky. We looked for room 237 but there wasn't one. :)
Miss Hill can you get guided tours of El Capitan?
The overlook
thanks u sooo much for this video the hotel looks awesome, but the fact that it may be haunted it makes it impossible for me to visit. since i am a medium and hate to encounter spirits in old buildings, so i try to keep myself away from these buildings which is a shame.... thanks a lot for he info.
Miss Hill we loved Yosemite and it's Spectacular beauties and it's natural wonders and landmarks it's a shame we never got to stay at the Ahwanee Hotel how much is it to stay there and have you ever Been to Mount Whitney??
So glad to hear you enjoyed it! I'm sorry you didn't get to stay. It's cheaper now in the winter season. You can check their website for current rates. I have not been to Mount Whitney, and it's on my list! :)
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@7seveng7 Thanks, Paul! It sure is a beautiful place!
I heard they actually had to repel a few Indian attacks when the hotel was under construction!
@vientoazul77 Oops... I had posted a message saying that the hotel elevator doors made me think of the movie, "The Shining" but, I had the sound off and didn't even hear him say it! Lol! Yeah... no ghosts for me either!
walk in this hotel by yourself at night and play the shining soundtrack... You'll poop your pants!!!!!!!!!
All that native with out the natives 😢 they should be running that hotel
@vientoazul77 i dont even like ghosts