The hype
It's like stepping back into 1900—charming and peaceful, but the walls are paper-thin and the facilities are ancient.
Wawona Hotel
$150-280/ 晚
如果以下情況適用，請預訂 You are a time-traveling history buff willing to wait indefinitely for its reopening (currently closed for major repairs).
為什麼人們喜歡它
- Authentic Victorian era immersion (1876 origins)
- Tom Bopp's legendary piano singalongs in the lounge
- Sprawling verandas with white wicker chairs
快速概覽： A charming, creaky Victorian relic that is currently closed indefinitely because it was literally falling apart.
由 @a_latte_beate 評論: I honestly fell in love with the spooky charm here. Listening to Tom Bob play piano while we ate dinner was the highlight of my trip. The whole place feels alive with history, and yes, the hallways are definitely eerie at night! A total bucket list stay.
住過這裡的客人說
Reality check
The 'rustic charm' often crosses the line into 'structural neglect' with warping floors and peeling paint.
- You want to disconnect completely (no TVs, no phones)
- You love history more than modern comfort
- You plan to spend all day hiking Mariposa Grove
清潔與維護
5
- Housekeeping: Diligent staff doing their best with a crumbling building. Daily service is standard.
- Bathroom hygiene: Shared baths are kept surprisingly clean ('dorm style'), but grout and fixtures are ancient.
- Maintenance: CRITICAL FAIL. Peeling paint, warping wood, and rotted railings led to the current closure.
- Linens & towels: Basic, industrial hotel quality. Clean but worn.
- Odors & scents: Distinct 'old building' smell—musty wood, dust, and occasionally smoke from the fireplace.
睡眠品質評分™
4中等
0-4吵雜
4-7.5中等
7.5-10安靜
- Lobby piano sessions (audible in rooms above)
- Creaky floorboards and hallway footsteps
- Old radiator pipes clanking
預訂前須知
須知事項
- WiFi is virtually non-existent in rooms; only works in the Sun Room/Golf Shop
- There are no elevators; be ready to haul luggage up stairs
- Dining requires reservations well in advance
打包清單
- Earplugs (mandatory for sleep)
- Flip-flops (for the shared shower walk)
- Portable fan (rooms get stuffy)
房間精靈
最佳選擇
- Clark Cottage (quieter, feels more secluded)
- Rooms with private baths (book months in advance, they are rare)
應避免的房間
- Main building rooms near the lobby staircase (noise central)
- Rooms without bath if you aren't comfortable with 'dorm-style' living
房間請求精靈 – 複製並貼上
“I am requesting a room in the Clark Cottage if available, or a room in the Main Building as far from the lobby staircase/piano as possible. Private bath preferred.”
常見問題與隱藏小貼士
預訂前您真正想知道的一切。
Is the Wawona Hotel open?
No. It closed indefinitely on Dec 2, 2024, for critical structural assessments.
Do all rooms have bathrooms?
No. About half the rooms rely on shared community bathrooms down the hall.
Is there air conditioning?
No. Rooms have ceiling fans, but summer nights can be warm.
Is it pet friendly?
No. Pets are not allowed at the Wawona Hotel.
Is there a pool?
Yes, a seasonal outdoor tank (unheated) usually open June-September.
How far is it from Yosemite Valley?
About a 45-minute drive (27 miles) on winding mountain roads.
內幕秘訣
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The 'spillover' parking lot on the east side is often empty when the main lot is full.
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Tom Bopp (the pianist) is a historian; ask him about the hotel's ghost stories.
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The 9-hole golf course is the only one in a National Park in California.
出發前需要知道的 5 件事
💡The 'comprehensive condition assessment' closure was triggered because a guest literally fell off a porch due to rot.
💡Mushrooms were once found growing in the employee ice machine (per 2024 NPS report).
💡The heating system is an all-or-nothing affair; you might roast in winter.
💡The floor slope in some rooms is severe enough that marbles would roll.
💡You can hear your neighbor's entire conversation through the walls.
本地指南
地圖
查看Wawona Hotel的位置及周邊資訊。