• Introduction
• 1. Ahwahnee Hotel
• 2. Many Glacier Hotel
• 3. Banff Springs Hotel
• 4. Big Meadows Lodge
• 5. Jasper Park Lodge
• 6. Crater Lake Lodge
• 7. Jenny Lake Lodge
• 8. El Tovar
• 9. Cavallo Point Lodge
• 10. Paradise Inn

Ahwahnee Hotel

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA

Bound by the craggy Sierra Nevada mountain range and roughly the size of Rhode Island, Yosemite is a park of dramatic backcountry grandeur. Befittingly majestic, the massive granite, glass, and timber Ahwahnee is an impressive piece of the past that dates back to 1925. In terms of both history and architecture, it is among the most iconic lodges in the country, with a roster of past guests that includes Queen Elizabeth II, Clark Gable, John F. Kennedy, and Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. The design is a blend of Art Deco and Native American styles, and the lobby boasts elegant tapestries, floor-to- ceiling windows, and fireplaces big enough to stand in. To top it off, almost every room, suite, and cottage offers a prime view of famous natural landmarks – Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, and Glacier Point. www.yosemitepark.com

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