 The Yosemite experience -- one of the nation's most-celebrated national parks -- already puts you in an ethereal state. Verdant meadows, iconographic cliff silhouettes, rushing streams, copious hiking trails and climbing routes and a wealth of other outdoor attractions wash over you like a gently rising tide. But to put a satisfying, truly unique spin on your stay in Yosemite, forego the canvas walls of your tent and check into the Wawona Hotel.
The eight New England-style buildings that comprise this lodging stands near a majestic grove of giant sequoias, a peaceful spot known to the native Miwok Indians as "Pallachun" -- meaning a good place to stop. Wawona has existed in various incarnations since the mid-1860s and is one of California's oldest mountain resorts. Most of the hotel's 104 guestrooms open onto one of Wawona's signature verandas and are reminiscent of European-style hotel rooms, each furnished in period pieces and antiques. Fifty of the rooms have private baths while the rest are served by central restroom and shower facilities. All rooms offer daily maid service, but there are no telephones or televisions, so that you can completely escape and relax while on vacation. The hotel's tranquility makes this a favorite of those who prefer a relaxed environment and the gracious charm of a bygone era. 1879
Rooms with bath $183.00
Rooms without bath $126.00
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