Yosemite - The Majestic Hotel

Samuel and Steven walk toward the Majestic Hotel.
Mountains and waterfalls thrown in for free.

We're roughing it easy in Yosemite.  If you reserve a year in advance, you can get a room in the Majestic, or even better, in one of the adjacent cottages. Sure, it's not inexpensive, but look at the setting!  The Majestic first opened in 1927.  It was called the Ahwanee back then, before a trademark dispute a few years ago precipitated a name change. The Majestic has hosted royalty and presidents over the years.  And in fact, the porter helping us with our bags informed us the Obamas stayed in our very cottage in Summer 2016.  Samuel immediately quipped, “Well, if it’s good enough for the Obamas it’s good enough for us.”

Our famous cottage in the woods, previously occupied by the Obamas.

We didn't manage to get a reservation for dinner in the Majestic Hotel dining room, but a slot was open for breakfast.  Check out the architecture that one writer dubbed "parkitecture."  Despite the soaring ceilings, it's cozy as a bug, with Indian motifs painted on the walls and plenty of local timber.

Breakfast in the Majestic Hotel Dining Room

 p.s. Just learned we got off the wait list for a dinner table.  More pictures may follow!