| Lodging in the Yosemite Valley | | | | The Ahwahnee |
| Lodging in the Yosemite Valley is abundant, yet | | | | The Ahwahnee is one of the premier spots to |
| it's so popular that you often have to book far in | | | | stay in Yosemite. With twenty-four cottages and |
| advance. Demand for Yosemite's lodging both in | | | | ninety-nine luxury rooms, the hotel is one of the |
| the hotels and on the campgrounds is high. | | | | swankest places in Yosemite. The Ahwahnee is a |
| If you want to get a foot in the door for the | | | | historical landmark whose rooms face Half Dome |
| lodges and hotels, be sure to book in advance | | | | on one side and Yosemite Falls on the other. A |
| during heavy tourist times, such as summer, | | | | small, heated outdoor pool completes the beauty |
| spring, and early fall. These are some of | | | | of this historic lodge. |
| Yosemite's busiest seasons, so calling at least a | | | | Yosemite Lodge |
| couple months or more ahead is ideal. | | | | Yosemite Lodge is located near the base of |
| Yosemite's non-peak times of year are winter, | | | | Yosemite Falls. Yosemite lodge offers 245 rooms, |
| late fall, and early spring. Booking so far in | | | | and all are excellent, though there's no air |
| advance isn't quite as necessary, as these are | | | | conditioning. You can access the internet at |
| lower traffic times of year. If you visit during | | | | various kiosks and they do have wireless. They |
| these months, there is more lodging availability | | | | are fairly reasonable and great lodging choices of |
| and less expensive rates for hotels. | | | | you're in Yosemite. |
| Hotels in the Yosemite Valley area | | | | |