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| Mr Five Star and World Travel and Dinning Reviews & Resources |
| Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park CA USAFeatured |
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Completed in 1927, The Ahwahnee® design uniquely blends an array of influences including Art Deco, Native American, Middle Eastern and Arts & Crafts Movement.  These elements can be seen in the stenciling, woodwork, lighting fixtures and china patterns. Some of the most well loved aspects of The Ahwahnee are its grand public spaces featuring giant stone fireplaces, massive hand-stenciled beams, rich tapestries and elegant stained glass.
The Ahwahnee accommodations include 123 handsomely appointed guest rooms, including 99 hotel rooms, parlors and suites and 24 cottages.
The Ahwahnee Dining Room - The dining room is the site of some of the most remarkable culinary events in the country, The Bracebridge Dinner, Vintner’s and Chef’s Holidays. The dining room features a 34-foot high ceiling with large sugar pine trestles and ceiling-to-floor windows framed with stained glass. The crown jewel of Yosemite dining, the award-winning Ahwahnee Dining Room is both magnificent and intimate. The 34-foot-high beamed ceiling with large sugar pine trestles that complement the room’s granite pillars, floor-to-ceiling windows, chandeliers, linen tablecloths and beautiful china create the perfect ambiance for a memorable dining experience. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily, as well as an unforgettable Sunday Brunch. Expect to experience culinary delight during your visit here. Reservations are suggested for all meals and can be made by calling the Ahwahnee Dining Room at (209) 372-1489. 
Great Lounge - A study in size and grace, the Great Lounge is 77 feet long and 51 feet wide with 24-foot-high ceilings. Ten floor-to-ceiling windows topped with original, hand-stained glass panels bathe the lounge in light during the day. A massive stone fireplace offers an inviting setting for couples or families. A display of Native American hand woven baskets further decorates the interior and wrought-iron chandeliers provide a warm glow in the evenings. 
The Ahwahnee shines as Yosemite National Park’s distinctive AAA® Four-Diamond hotel. Known for its magnificent façade, and architecture, The Ahwahnee was specifically designed to highlight its natural surroundings, featuring Yosemite Falls, Half Dome and Glacier Point. The destination of queens and presidents alike, The Ahwahnee offers a perfect balance of history, hospitality and elegance
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