Location : This comfortable, well-equipped lodge is located in El Portal overlooking the Merced River. It is just 4 km from the western entrance to the famous Yosemite National Park.

Facilities : 278 rooms are available to guests in a 3-storey main building and 9 auxiliary buildings. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Services and facilities include a cloakroom, a safe, a cash machine, a newspaper stand, a laundry service, a business centre and a coin-operated laundry. Wireless internet access in public areas (for a fee) allows guests to stay connected. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities and a lift. There are a number of shops, including a supermarket and souvenir shop. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car. Services include a hotel shuttle bus.

Rooms : Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and individually adjustable heating. A balcony is among the standard features of some rooms. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. An extra bed is available for a fee. A kitchenette with a refrigerator, a microwave and a tea/coffee station is also provided as standard. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, an alarm clock and WiFi (for a fee) are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment : The pool area, which includes an indoor pool and 3 outdoor pools, invites guests to relax and enjoy a swim. Fine weather can be enjoyed on the terrace. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including a spa and hydrotherapy treatments.

Meals : Various dining options are available, including a dining room and a bar. A number of specialities await guests in the air-conditioned, non-smoking restaurant. Breakfast gives guests plenty of delicious reasons to get out of bed in the morning. Lunch (� la carte) and dinner (a set menu) offer plenty of variety. In addition, picnics and snacks are available.

Payment : The hotel accepts the following credit cards: VISA and MasterCard.