Adding this review because this experience was extremely concerning and I don't feel like it's been…read moreresolved. I would like to know this if I were thinking of staying here. We stayed here in June and experienced harassing and intimidating behavior by staff. Management response was limited. I am listing the more egregious issues here. We had connecting rooms and no door stoppers, the rooms did not have key access to one another so when the door closed unexpectedly, we got locked out. It was early morning so the door latch was still on from night before. I was in the connecting room with my kids when the Maintenance man opened the door. He notified us by swinging the connecting room doors open twice without knocking. I was surprised because we hadn't gotten an ETA for resolution but super grateful and in a rush. I said thank you, thinking thatd be it. Turns out it wasn't. The maintenance man had to be pushed out of my door way because he had been told by the "manager" Priscilla that I was "pressuring them" when I called to ask for a time estimate for the service so I could get my kids morning medicine & other belongings or make other plans. The maintenance man stood in front of my door, looking at me intensely, and said "it's her ? She's the one pressuring us? We don't have to do this (unlock the door).." I said thank you several times before realizing what was happening then told him I didn't pay to argue as I was pushing the door he was blocking to get him out my room. Priscilla was in the hallway and asked if I had gotten corporates number then Scoffed when I said no. He didn't budge until I put my phone up. I wasn't sure if I was going to record or call 911. I notified management and corporate by email, informing them every detail and that there was also a sink not working since our arrival the previous night but I was uncomfortable getting it fixed without coordinating w management first. I was so uncomfortable, I didn't want anyone in my room, I was uncomfortable that they had access to my room (and personal information). Despite my request to coordinate the fix, They sent housekeeping without notice. While housekeeping was in the room, I also received a call from Priscilla who informed me not to email mgmt but only ask for support at the desk. I told her I didn't feel comfortable, and she proceeded to argue that she had been "realllyyy nice to me" then hang up abruptly after I told her this conversation was inappropriate. We didn't get a response from management until we had decided to check out a day early later that evening. And it confirmed our decision to do so. There was no reassurance that we'd be left alone, but an offer to a free dinner at the restaurant in the same lobby as where Priscilla worked. It was incredibly insulting and there was no way I trusted a meal from this place. Upon checkout we also found that communication to the later staff had been that we had refused service, implying we were being difficult, not that the staff was being inappropriate and unprofessional. Marriott is a hospitality company but this experience was so below the bar I am still shocked and uncomfortable. I wasn't looking to be wowed, just not end up entirely disturbed. They could have just *not*, but it seemed that they went out of this way to create this experience. While we received a refund and a case closure email citing the free meal, the experience was still not okay and I don't think it's been or will be resolved at this point. I'm still shaken weeks later. Can't imagine what could have happened if I were alone in this case, shorter or more timid. I wouldn't wish this experience on anyone.

When I first checked in, I thought that this was a good choice:…read more+Nice room, clean +Good food @bistro But the more I stayed, the more problems there were -Front desk worker was often away from the desk talking to friends or coworkers. This happened both when I checked in and when I checked out. -Sliding glass door latch broke But +maid worked really hard to find something to block the door from opening -bistro was advertised to be open to 10pm or 10:30pm, but closed at 9pm. On a Saturday! Its not horrible, but I probably wouldn't stay here again.

Always a great time when we stay here each year around April. This year we have 21 international…read morehigh school students and various accommodations. If you book a private room you will have a hotel style room with nice linens and private shower/bathroom. We leaders had a room with queen and two twins. The restaurant is fabulous, always with great selections. They are very helpful and kind also. We will be back next year!

Edit : Careful not to hurt the owner's ego. Just look at his response to my honest review of the…read morerestaurant on his property--I didn't even know it was also owned by him, by the way. He clearly DOESN'T accept facts or genuine feedback. If I wasn't being honest and fair about the restaurant, I wouldn't have given your lodge 5 stars initially, especially considering all the issues I experienced there. I'm glad I only stayed one night. Sending lots of love, because you clearly need it. Original review I'm giving 5 stars for the price and location. I also understand that this is a rustic hotel, but I do think the property needs a little more attention and love. The guest kitchen was not well kept. Everything looked rusted and it wasn't very clean. I'm glad I didn't need to use it because otherwise I would have felt uncomfortable. There were also some guests who didn't clean up after themselves and left the oven on for idk how long - which obviously isn't the property's fault. The dorm was a decent size, but there were no outlets by the beds. The carpet was dirty and stained, and the bedsheets were ripped. On the positive side, the shower was very good and had great water pressure. The body wash, however, seemed more like a cleaning product diluted with water. The front desk staff was very attentive and explained everything to me clearly. When I called because I was worried about the fire and road closures, Shawn was especially nice and helpful, which I really appreciated. Overall, I think this place has a lot of potential. The price and location are great, but a little more attention to cleanliness, maintenance, and basic amenities would make a big difference. Regardless, I appreciate having an affordable option so close to Yosemite!

I highly recommend this hostel, especially for the price! The staff were very friendly and helpful,…read moreand they gave us lots of useful information that made exploring Yosemite much easier and more enjoyable. The building is older, but it is very clean and well maintained. You can really tell that the place is well cared for. We had a comfortable and pleasant stay, and the price was incredibly reasonable for what we got. If you're looking for an affordable, clean, and comfortable place to stay while visiting Yosemite, this is definitely a great choice. We would happily stay here again!

Really enjoyed my stay here! The place was comfortable, clean, and had a relaxed atmosphere. The…read morestaff were very friendly and welcoming. A great option if you're visiting Yosemite. Would definitely recommend!

Thank you for our stay our experience staying for six days was a good experience the room AC worked…read morethe room was clean and the staff was very friendly.

Extremely respectful I could really say I'd rather go here then anywhere else in mercedread more

This is a great place to stay very friendly and family oriented. Beds are really comfortable and…read moreare upstairs. I gave this place four stars instead of five because of the check-in,check-out times. Check-in 6 PM, check out 10 AM.

Just returned from a four night stay and for the most part was pleased with the experience. Scott…read moreis a helpful owner and his staff are outgoing and accommodating. I especially appreciated the house rules which enforced a quiet time that allowed guests the opporunity to get the sleep they came for. Met interesting people from all over the world. Accommodations were satisactory. The house is a bit run down - I believe Scott has upgrade plans in mind. Kitchen area well laid out and some frig space for our stuff. Good kitchen stuff - cookware, plates, etc. Residents all chipped in to bus their own dishes, etc. Comfy living room, TV, Wifi.

stayed there 2 days Aug this year. Room had cobwebs & dust everywhere. Broken tiles on floor. Major…read moretripping hazard, No Fire detector. Violation of State law. Furniture in need of repair. Manager never on site . Keys in door when we got there. Housekeeper said usually doesn't use this room

I was really excited about this place. The photos and vibe on the website looked so nice!…read moreUnfortunately, what we got was not what was on the website. We were booked in suite 5, which does NOT look anything like the room shown on the website. It is old, dark and dingy. Even the front door lock was loose (as mentioned by another reviewer). I had made the reservations for my friend and me, and when we walked into suite 5, we both just deflated at how junky it looked. I wanted to show my friend how it didn't look anything like the website, but their internet didn't work at all until the next morning. The outdoor area is not lit up and welcoming, but dark and deserted. We made the best of it for that night, and in the morning, I contacted the owner via text. When I said that the room looked nothing like the rooms shown on the website, the reply was, "All of our rooms are different." So why don't they show photos of all of their rooms??? They offered to move us to another room, and I requested one that looks like the one on the website. They instructed me to find the key for suite 1, and that room was great! Looked just like the website, and was exactly what we were expecting. It was weird that this room was not rented out, but yet they didn't put us in that room in the first place. I later learned that we were charged $199 for the first night junky room, and $109 for the second night room that looked like the one on the website. That was contrary to what I remembered from the price listing on the website when I made the reservation, which I believe was $159 per night. But when you receive your confirmation email, there are no prices listed at all. I know it comes out to the same price, but it's very strange that the price/total isn't listed on your confirmation email. I would have asked if I had noticed it before we arrived. I really wanted to like this inn, but next time, I'll just stay in the heated cabins in Yosemite Valley for $155/night. The one-hour drive to the valley from this place wasn't worth it for us. If you're going to stay here, ask them specifically what room you will be in and if it's one that looks like the ones on the website. If not, consider staying elsewhere. Positive: the cafe is super cute with great coffee and food and nice people!

staff was wonderful great location. The amenities were clean. The river is great to float.read more

What camping with my family had a wonderful time staff was extremely friendly and helpful beautiful…read morelocation beautiful amenities

We went on a Yosemite tour for several days and this was the lodging for the group for our time…read more The location was ok. It is a bit of a drive every morning and evening to get back from Yosemite but that's not a huge deal breaker. I guess we got an old room because it was definitely in need of a remodel! Outdated furniture, bathroom needs updating and bed sheets seemed dirty maybe just old. The restaurant, bar and cafe seem to be the same; all linked together. Chicken Marsala, Fish n Chips to BLT or Burger. I guess it was fine; most nights we just sat at the bar. There is wifi it can get spotty. In the end, it was just ok; I personally wouldn't stay there again.

No WiFi for my two night stay. T.V. not fully functional due to WiFi out. Bathroom faucet broken. I…read morecomplained to the desk and was told that since I booked through Booking.com that I had to contact them, which I did. I wss sent an email with an offer of 10% back. I declined the offer and got an email from Booking.com that said that since I declined the offer there was nothing that they could do. So, beware of reserving with Booking.com or staying at this place as they don't really care how your stay was and don't want to compensate you for advertised amenities that aren't there.

My in-laws and I stayed at the Monarch Inn this past week for one night. We were in the area to…read morecheck out property and visit Yosemite. The rooms were clean and had all the conveniences. My two boys loved how comfy the beds were. Connie was amazing! She helped us find places to eat in town which were so tasty. Plus she had tips on what to check out while in town. We had a lot of fun visiting Briceburg on her recommendation. Connie was a wealth of knowledge, glad we stayed here.

Do NOT come here!!! Don't be fooled by the false advertising pictures!!! Also, the smell in this…read moreplace is so bad! I think they're trying to cover it up with another "fresh air scent" and seems like it's full of toxic chemicals!! I couldn't be in that front lobby for long, as I was getting sick, with nausea.. so I had to step outside to breathe while my friend checked us in. I thought maybe it would be a little better in the rooms., but even the room had a moldy smell. I couldn't stay there, because I'm very sensitive to all that.. We went back out to leave and get our money back and these people fought tooth and nail for us not to get our money back. This place is disgusting and so are the people there. AND STOP POISONING BIRDS AND HUMMINGBIRDS!!!!!

No Ac/heat. They don't change sheets. Same bedding with holes. Stains. Furniture só old…read more ROACHES!!!!!!!! dont stay here. $100 is NOT worth It. They have no housekeeping either.

This place is like something out of a David Lynch film. I've never been more creeped out by a place…read morein my life. If you value your health, your sanity, and your belongings, please do not ever consider staying here. First of all, the building itself is not even remotely secure. From the parking lot behind the building you could clearly see windows that were broken open, easily accessible from the fire escape below. The neighborhood is, shall we say, SKETCHY, so this was already not looking too promising. The man at the front desk was clearly intoxicated, and so it took a minute to realize that the room we booked didn't even have a bathroom... you have to pay extra if you want to have a private bathroom instead of the shared rooms. Fine, whatever, I'll pay the extra fee, it's not worth the hassle of a shared bathroom. His assistant had to continually remind him of what he was doing during the check-in process. For what it's worth, he was polite at least. Then, the room itself. The door frame around the deadbolt had been hacked to pieces by someone with a crowbar. It was obvious this room had been broken into before, and there was no attempt to repair the shredded door frame beyond maybe a coat of paint. The bed itself was covered in hair and the sheets were stained and burned with cigarettes. The windows leading to the outside were broken and could not fully close or latch. We sat down just long enough to book a room somewhere else and then got the hell out of there. On the way out, an old woman with an enormous pot belly stood in the hallway smoking a cigarette, staring at us the whole way down. I'm telling you, it was like Twin Peaks, but smellier. Please, do yourself a favor. Spend the extra money to stay anywhere else, like maybe a tent in an alley.