Virtual Tour of The Ahwahnee Hotel - The Porte-Cochere

On one side of the porte-cochere is a pond; on the other side is the hotel, although from here it seems less than impressive. The porte-cochere is not right up against the hotel as is the case with most hotels, but stands about 120 feet away from the hotel walls. From the porte-cochere a covered walkway, with a roof supported by polished log columns and beams, leads to the doors of the hotel. On your left as you pass through the walkway is a small meadow with a flagpole. To your right is the wood back wall of the hotel´s service yard. The wall has lighted display cases mounted into it to provide some visual relief. Nevertheless, it is not what you would expect of a grand hotel entry.