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About The Ahwahnee Hotel
The Ahwahnee, restored to its historic name in 2019, sits in the heart of Yosemite Valley, California. This iconic venue within Yosemite National Park hosts grand events in the Grand Dining Room and smaller gatherings in spaces like the Solarium, Mural Room, Winter Club Room, and Colonial/Tresidder/Tudor rooms. With 99 hotel rooms and 24 cottages (123 accommodations total), The Ahwahnee operates year‑round as both a lodging landmark and a premier event space.
Whether you're looking to attend a historic Bracebridge Dinner, a Yuletide celebration, or a contemporary Yosemite event, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan. From seating capacity to parking and transit, plus nearby lodging and dining options, this page is your go‑to resource for a seamless visit.
Important notes: The Ahwahnee has undergone a GAOA‑funded rehabilitation program to upgrade safety, kitchens, and infrastructure. Parking includes valet and day‑use options; during certain phases of seismic upgrades, valet‑only service has been in effect. Free Yosemite Valley shuttles stop at Stop 3 (The Ahwahnee) with service from 7am–10pm and approximately 22–32 minute intervals. Nearby lodging within the valley includes Curry Village, Wawona Hotel, and Yosemite Valley Lodge. For our partner recommendations, we highlight trusted hotels and dining experiences in the area to complement your visit.
Ready to secure your seats or reserve a stay? We’ve got you—through straightforward, non‑pushy assistance to help you find the right dates, spaces, and nearby options. Date to be announced or RESCHEDULED from its original date details may apply to specific events. When booking, check the event page for the latest scheduling, capacity, and accessibility information.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Official name restored to The Ahwahnee in 2019 as part of a Yosemite names settlement; historic names were restored across the park.
- Location: The Ahwahnee is in Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California; primary address used in park materials is 1 Ahwahnee Drive, Yosemite Village, CA 95389.
- Capacity: 99 hotel rooms plus 24 cottages (123 accommodations total) operate year‑round.
- Parking: valet parking is available; day‑use parking options exist; during seismic upgrades The Ahwahnee has been valet‑only in some periods.
- Transit: free Yosemite Valley shuttles serve The Ahwahnee; Stop 3 (The Ahwahnee) is in the hotel parking area, with shuttles 7am–10pm and ~22–32 minute intervals.
- Nearby hotels: Curry Village (Half Dome Village), Wawona Hotel, and Yosemite Valley Lodge are other park lodging options in or near Yosemite Valley.
- Seating/chart notes: The Grand Dining Room seats roughly 350 (commonly cited capacity); other spaces (Solarium, Mural Room, Winter Club Room, Colonial/Tresidder/Tudor spaces) host smaller events and meetings.
- Notable events: Bracebridge Dinners are a historic tradition held in the dining room; the dining room also hosts events like Yuletide Dinner, Grand Grape Celebration, and A Taste of Yosemite.
- Renaming/demolition: The park restored the historic name The Ahwahnee in 2019 after a prior period of renaming related to a concession dispute.
- Renovations: Ahwahnee Comprehensive Rehabilitation is a GAOA‑funded program (started around 2022) to upgrade safety, kitchens, and infrastructure; the project has included extended closures and continued work through 2025.