2 Best Hotels in Yosemite National Park, California

This National Historic Landmark is constructed of sugar-pine logs and features Native American design motifs; public spaces are enlivened with art deco flourishes, Persian rugs, and elaborate iron- and woodwork. Luxury hotel amenities, including turndown service and guest bathrobes, are standard here. The impressive dining room is one of the most beautiful rooms in California. The lounge, with its tiered ceiling, has big, comfortable chairs and a quiet, contemplative air. Even if you cannot afford to stay here, take the time to stroll about the public spaces and have a drink on the patio shortly before sunset, when the view of Glacier Point is spectacular.

Occupying 20 acres on a wooded hillside, this sleek, nature-inspired complex has a saltwater pool and hot tubs, a restaurant and tavern with indoor and outdoor seating, a guided recreation program, a spa and wellness program, a general store, nature trails, and outdoor play areas that include a zipline and a giant slide. The sister property of the Evergreen Lodge a few miles down the road, Rush Creek Lodge is just a half mile from Yosemite's Highway 120 entrance at the park's northwestern entrance. Choose among rooms and suites in the main lodge or in hillside villas; many rooms have gas fireplaces, and all have private balconies or patios.