10/11/2006

Yosemite Activities

Have an afternoon beer at the Awahnee Hotel, Yosemite

A World Class Hotel As a National Historical Landmark and one of the most distinctive resort hotels in North America, The Ahwahnee is well known for its great granite façade, striking beamed ceilings, massive stone hearths, richly colored Native American artwork, and finely appointed rooms. Featuring 123 rooms, comprised of 99 hotel rooms, parlors and suites and 24 cottages, The Ahwahnee offers a perfect balance of history, hospitality and elegance. It's no wonder that for generations this grand hotel has been the destination of queens and presidents alike. The Ahwahnee Dining Room - The site of some of the most remarkable culinary events in the country, the Ahwahnee Dining Room features a 34-foot high ceiling with large sugar pine trestles and ceiling-to-floor windows framed with stained glass. The Great Lounge - A study in size and grace, the Great Lounge is 77 feet long, 51 feet wide with 24-foot-high ceilings. Ten floor-to-ceiling windows topped with stained glass panels, bathe the Lounge in light during the day. Wrought-iron chandeliers provide a warm glow in the evenings. The Solarium - Abundant natural light floods the room from windows on three sides. Adding to the room's sunny ambiance are an indoor fountain of local jasper and a profusion of beautiful plants. Winter Club Room - Deep leather chairs, a winter sports theme, vintage photographs and large windows create a relaxing mood that's particularly comforting in winter. Mural Room - A spectacular mural of Yosemite's flora and fauna overlooks this elegantly paneled room. A copper-hooded fireplace and French doors looking out on the landscaped grounds make this the perfect place to read a good book, write or entertain a small group. Colonial Room, Tressider Room and Tudor Lounge - Private meeting spaces with rich dark wood appointments and balconies overlooking Half Dome, Glacier Point and Yosemite Falls.
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