If you want to stay relatively close to the center of the action (about 45 minutes to Yosemite Village) and not pay an absolute fortune, Wawona is a great option. Yes, the room was very hot at night, though there's a ceiling fan and an oscillating fan included to help you out somewhat. The bed was comfortable, the towels were fresh and the bathrooms were clean. It's an old property so it's not pristine, but that's part of the charm in my opinion. The staff was friendly and everything was as described. I only removed a star due to the restaurant. The service was very quick and the wait staff were exceptional, but the quality of the food was quite poor. Avocado toast was in fact avocado white bread - not toasted at all. Overcooked eggs and underwhelming french toast. For $55 all in, I'd expect better quality. The pool was also closed, though it was full and didn't appear to be under construction (apparently it is though). I'm always confused when places take on these kinds of projects during the height of tourist season. Not a deal breaker for us but good to know if you're looking for pool time!

The inside room temperature was over 90 degrees. There is no A/C, there is no mini frig. No ceiling fan (yes, floor fans, but its just pushing around 90+ degree heat). Severa ice machines did not work due to heat. So its too hot to operate ice machines, but its ok to stick people in rooms with temperatures over 90 ? The pool was also closed during the hottest time of year. So how was someone going to keep a safe and comfortable body temperature? Go to the lobby or restaurant - think again, there is no A/C. If you are sensitive to heat, do not stay here. I understand that the Lodge wants to maintain its historical features, that's ok for the outside and decks, etc., that can all look like 1904, but temperatures are rising and the interior rooms should be up to 2024 health and comfort standards and frankly they are not.

The Wawona is a historical Hotel (during our visit-under restoration with scaffolding everywhere) where we enjoyed a delicious lunch when we arrived with great service but at dinner the food and the service was very disappointing. We stayed in a cottage that had a nice porch, but in the next room, where we could hear everything, was a misbehaving toddler that kept us up almost all night. Even with my ear plugs, I couldn't sleep. I apparently picked the wrong accommodations. Be aware that there are no TV's in the rooms, no A/C and the only place you can get WiFi is in the main hotel lobby. Because of my bad knee, we didn't do a lot of hiking and I bet I could have found better accommodations outside of Yosemite.

Instead of the crown jewel it should be contractor that operates this property has allowed it to fall into unacceptable disrepair. See photos. We played the reservation game and eventually got a reservation for two nights, queen bed without bath.

Wawona Hotel is a perfect step back in time. My youngest son and I were doing a dudes trip and I booked the Wawona Hotel for three nights as part of our trip. We were worried because no Wi-Fi in rooms or television. (he is 9) I did book a room with a private bathroom. When we arrived I got a little more concerned because the main building was being renovated, the pool was closed until further notice, the main lobby Wi-Fi was down, and I found out the rooms have no A/C. (It was supposed to be in the 90s during our trip) However, something happened at this place. It was as if I stepped back in time. Things just slowed down. I felt as if I was enjoying time with just my son with fewer distractions. The nights with open windows to let the cooler air in. The late afternoons on the porch sitting in Adirondacks reading. It was amazing. I felt as if Teddy Roosevelt was next door on one of his adventures. When I come back to Yosemite I will stay at Wawona again. It truly was amazing. Pros: Quiet Away from the BUSY Valley Great hotel restaurant and bar (To-go was easy for room or porch eating) Lobby Wi-Fi available some times (very slow but acceptable for texts) Golf Course Tennis Court Disc Golf Course 5 Minutes from Giant Redwoods Saves tons of time by staying inside park (no park entrance waits!) Cons: No A/C No TV No Wi-Fi in room No cell service (TMobile or ATT) 45 Minute Drive to Valley Limited Restaurants No Fridge in Room