Steve Jobs and Laurene Powell's 1991 wedding took place in the same hotel that inspired the set of 'The Shining' - here's a look inside the remote resort
The Majestic Yosemite is a grand hotel designed by architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood.
The hotel was completed in 1927, and has seen many guests over the years.
Source: National Park Service
The Majestic Yosemite is located in the heart of California, deep within Yosemite National Park.
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The hotel is a short seven minute drive from other locations in Yosemite Valley, including Yosemite Village, the Ansel Adams Gallery, and various campgrounds.
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This area is also home to the Yosemite Chapel, the oldest remaining building in the valley.
Source: National Park Service
The hotel is within driving distance of some of the park's iconic sites, including Yosemite Falls ...
Source: Yosemite Mariposa County
Guests visiting the hotel for weddings, business meetings, or vacations check in at the lobby ...
... just as Steve Jobs and Laurene Powell did when they got married in 1991.
Since then, both the exterior and interior of the hotel have remained relatively unchanged ...
... and rooms such as the Great Lounge have retained their original stately decor.
While some guests may think the decor is outdated, much of the hotel's old beauty is visible in its historic decorations.
These decorations include Turkish kilim rugs, Native American tapestries, and 19th-century paintings.
Source: Visit California
The Great Lounge is open to the public, where visitors can sit below the hotel's original chandeliers.
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At other times, the lounge is rearranged for special events, such as cooking demonstrations.
Nearby is the solarium, or sunroom.
The traditional tables and chairs are sometimes swapped out for elegant wedding receptions.
Source: Yosemite Wedding Photographers
Another notable room in the hotel is the Majestic Yosemite Dining Room.
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The massive room has 34-foot-high ceilings, and is used for catered evening events ...
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Guests have the option to dine for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. For a weekend stay, it's recommended that visitors head to the hall for the "legendary" Sunday Brunch.
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One round table is even nicknamed "The Queen's Table" ...
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... after Queen Elizabeth II paid the hotel a visit in 1983 and dined in the hall. During her stay, the entire hotel was reserved in her name.
Source: Condé Nast Traveler
Other notable leaders who've visited the hotel include Winston Churchill, and U.S. presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy ...
... along with Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama.
Source: National Park Reservations, Vogue, Travel + Leisure
Other famous guests of the hotel include writer Gertrude Stein and actress Judy Garland.
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Guests can choose to stay in one of the hotel's 123 rooms and suites ...
Source: U.S. News & World Report
The hotel grounds are beautiful in the summertime ...
... when guests can enjoy hikes in the sunshine or relax by the hotel pool.
The fall foliage also makes for picturesque views ...
... as does snow during the winter season.
Beginning in December, guests can enjoy skiing and snowboarding nearby. An ice rink is also installed outside the hotel during cold months.
Source: Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Area
Given its beautiful surroundings ...
... it's no surprise that the hotel has been home to such a long list of notable guests over its nearly 100-year history.
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