Yosemite Lodge is located where Fort Yosemite once housed the U.S. Army Cavalry while it protected and managed Yosemite National Park. The Lodge was built in 1915 to accommodate the expected increase in park visitors as a result of San Francisco's Pan-Pacific Exposition. The Yosemite Lodge has  229  lodge rooms   and 19 standard rooms with daily maid service. (Please note: The Lodge does not have air conditioning in any guest accommodations.) Somewhat larger than the standard hotel rooms, the lodge rooms open to a patio or a balcony and have a private bathroom, dressing area, activity table, chairs and telephone, but no television. Standard rooms are similar to a typical motel room and are furnished with beds, desk, chairs, private bathroom and telephone, but no televisions. The Yosemite Lodge Food Court is open all year,  the food court serves breakfast,  lunch, coffee/snack service and dinner daily. You will also find the Mountain Room Restaurant, nearly every seat this restaurant has an outstanding view of the 2,425-foot-high Yosemite Falls. Open daily, for dinner only. The Mountain Room Bar is open daily, for guests to enjoy cocktails each evening. Four televisions provide coverage of major sporting events. The Mountain Room Bar provides a perfect setting to unwind and share stories with old freinds and new friends alike, after a full day of adventure in Yosemite National Park! You will find on site different shops, a swimming pool, a post office, a tour and activity desk, bicycle rental desk a and free shuttle service to various locations in the park is accessible.