The Comfort Inn Ship Creek offers travelers good value plus the convenience of being a short walk from Anchorage’s train depot. The two-and-a-half-pearl property's freebies include a hot breakfast buffet, on-site parking, an airport shuttle, and Wi-Fi throughout. There's also a fitness center and pool on-site. Its 100 contemporary guest rooms are comfortable and nicely equipped with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and coffeemakers, and some suites have kitchens and whirlpool tubs, but noise from nearby passing trains can be an issue. Travelers looking for accommodations closer to downtown Anchorage can consider Anchorage Grand Hotel, which often has similar rates.
The Comfort Inn Ship Creek offers travelers good value plus the convenience of being a short walk from Anchorage’s train depot. The two-and-a-half-pearl property's freebies include a hot breakfast buffet, on-site parking, an airport shuttle, and Wi-Fi throughout. There's also a fitness center and pool on-site. Its 100 contemporary guest rooms are comfortable and nicely equipped with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and coffeemakers, and some suites have kitchens and whirlpool tubs, but noise from nearby passing trains can be an issue. Travelers looking for accommodations closer to downtown Anchorage can consider Anchorage Grand Hotel, which often has similar rates.
The Crowne Plaza Anchorage-Midtown is a mid-range chain property located 10 minutes from downtown and the airport, catering to business travelers. The hotel offers amenities not seen in other midtown Anchorage hotels, including an executive lounge (for Platinum Elite members) serving free breakfast and evening cocktails, as well as a full-service restaurant and bar for all guests. Three meeting rooms are available and the property is often busy with corporate travelers and conference-goers. The 165 clean, contemporary rooms feature microwaves, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs, and some have mountain views. Features also include an indoor saltwater pool and a small fitness center. Breakfast is not included with rates. The mid-range Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage Midtown can have slightly lower rates, but lacks an executive lounge.
The Crowne Plaza Anchorage-Midtown is a mid-range chain property located 10 minutes from downtown and the airport, catering to business travelers. The hotel offers amenities not seen in other midtown Anchorage hotels, including an executive lounge (for Platinum Elite members) serving free breakfast and evening cocktails, as well as a full-service restaurant and bar for all guests. Three meeting rooms are available and the property is often busy with corporate travelers and conference-goers. The 165 clean, contemporary rooms feature microwaves, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs, and some have mountain views. Features also include an indoor saltwater pool and a small fitness center. Breakfast is not included with rates. The mid-range Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage Midtown can have slightly lower rates, but lacks an executive lounge.
The three-pearl Homewood Suites by Hilton Anchorage offers spacious, residence-style suites and lots of value-added amenities. Its location isn't the best for those who want proximity to downtown, but ample freebies include hot breakfast, area shuttles, weekday dinners with beer and wine, and Wi-Fi throughout. There's also a pool/whirlpool, fitness center, convenience store, business center, and laundry facilities on-site. Its 122 suites are clean and offer fully equipped kitchens, and some add sleepers sofas. Travelers looking for a stay that's closer to the heart of the city can consider Anchorage Grand Hotel.
The three-pearl Homewood Suites by Hilton Anchorage offers spacious, residence-style suites and lots of value-added amenities. Its location isn't the best for those who want proximity to downtown, but ample freebies include hot breakfast, area shuttles, weekday dinners with beer and wine, and Wi-Fi throughout. There's also a pool/whirlpool, fitness center, convenience store, business center, and laundry facilities on-site. Its 122 suites are clean and offer fully equipped kitchens, and some add sleepers sofas. Travelers looking for a stay that's closer to the heart of the city can consider Anchorage Grand Hotel.
The 248-room Lakefront Anchorage is an upper-middle-range property whose biggest claim to fame is serving as host hotel for the world-famous Iditarod race each March. But it stays busy all year, given its location near the airport and on the shores of Lake Spenard/Lake Hood, where float planes transport adventure seekers into Alaska’s back country. The property has a rustic hunting lodge theme and offers numerous amenities including free airport and downtown shuttles, two restaurants, fitness center, event space, guest laundry, and free parking and Wi-Fi. The spacious rooms were renovated in 2015. They’re nicely equipped with coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and safes, but air traffic noise can be heard. Rates are competitive but don’t include breakfast. A more stylish option to consider could be the Embassy Suites by Hilton Anchorage, although rates here can be significantly higher.
The 248-room Lakefront Anchorage is an upper-middle-range property whose biggest claim to fame is serving as host hotel for the world-famous Iditarod race each March. But it stays busy all year, given its location near the airport and on the shores of Lake Spenard/Lake Hood, where float planes transport adventure seekers into Alaska’s back country. The property has a rustic hunting lodge theme and offers numerous amenities including free airport and downtown shuttles, two restaurants, fitness center, event space, guest laundry, and free parking and Wi-Fi. The spacious rooms were renovated in 2015. They’re nicely equipped with coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and safes, but air traffic noise can be heard. Rates are competitive but don’t include breakfast. A more stylish option to consider could be the Embassy Suites by Hilton Anchorage, although rates here can be significantly higher.
The Hampton Inn & Suites Fairbanks has everything that makes the chain a popular choice for budget travelers, plus the added value of free shuttles 24/7 to the airport and train depot. While not in downtown Fairbanks, this lower-middle-range hotel is only six minutes away by car. A large shopping plaza with restaurants and a Walmart are a short drive away as well, although there's little in walking distance. Highlights include a free hot breakfast, nice fitness center and indoor pool/whirlpool, guest laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Its 101 rooms are clean, quiet, and spacious, but a bit drab and tired. Still, they're outfitted with helpful extras like coffeemakers, microwaves, and mini-fridges. Competitive rates make this property a solid option, but the nearby Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fairbanks has similar amenities and slightly lower rates on average.
The Hampton Inn & Suites Fairbanks has everything that makes the chain a popular choice for budget travelers, plus the added value of free shuttles 24/7 to the airport and train depot. While not in downtown Fairbanks, this lower-middle-range hotel is only six minutes away by car. A large shopping plaza with restaurants and a Walmart are a short drive away as well, although there's little in walking distance. Highlights include a free hot breakfast, nice fitness center and indoor pool/whirlpool, guest laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Its 101 rooms are clean, quiet, and spacious, but a bit drab and tired. Still, they're outfitted with helpful extras like coffeemakers, microwaves, and mini-fridges. Competitive rates make this property a solid option, but the nearby Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fairbanks has similar amenities and slightly lower rates on average.
The Dimond Center Hotel is a solid choice for travelers who want proximity to the Diamond Center—Alaska’s largest shopping mall—and don't mind staying outside downtown. This independently owned, three-pearl hotel also offers a full-service restaurant and bar that serves classic comfort food, plus freebies include hot breakfast, 24-hour airport shuttle, and Wi-Fi throughout. Its 109 spacious guest rooms are pleasant with cozy rustic accents, and all come equipped with flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, mini-fridges, microwaves, and separate showers and soaking tubs. Travelers who want accommodations downtown with a pool and fitness center—which the Diamond Center Hotel lacks—can consider the Clarion Suites Downtown.
The Dimond Center Hotel is a solid choice for travelers who want proximity to the Diamond Center—Alaska’s largest shopping mall—and don't mind staying outside downtown. This independently owned, three-pearl hotel also offers a full-service restaurant and bar that serves classic comfort food, plus freebies include hot breakfast, 24-hour airport shuttle, and Wi-Fi throughout. Its 109 spacious guest rooms are pleasant with cozy rustic accents, and all come equipped with flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, mini-fridges, microwaves, and separate showers and soaking tubs. Travelers who want accommodations downtown with a pool and fitness center—which the Diamond Center Hotel lacks—can consider the Clarion Suites Downtown.
The lower-middle-range Clarion Suites Downtown is a chain hotel situated on the southern end of downtown Anchorage. While it's slightly further out from central downtown, there are still several area attractions (like Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center) and dining and shopping facilities within walking distance. The 112 guest rooms are quite old fashioned, though well-maintained and come with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. There are several features here, including an indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, meeting rooms, and a business center. Freebies include buffet breakfast, airport shuttle, tea and coffee, on-site parking, and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. This is also a pet-friendly property (for a fee). For a more modern budget-friendly hotel, travelers can also consider Motel 6 Anchorage Midtown; though with fewer freebies and not as centrally located.
The lower-middle-range Clarion Suites Downtown is a chain hotel situated on the southern end of downtown Anchorage. While it's slightly further out from central downtown, there are still several area attractions (like Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center) and dining and shopping facilities within walking distance. The 112 guest rooms are quite old fashioned, though well-maintained and come with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. There are several features here, including an indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, meeting rooms, and a business center. Freebies include buffet breakfast, airport shuttle, tea and coffee, on-site parking, and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. This is also a pet-friendly property (for a fee). For a more modern budget-friendly hotel, travelers can also consider Motel 6 Anchorage Midtown; though with fewer freebies and not as centrally located.
The two-pearl Puffin Inn is an eight-minute drive from the Anchorage Airport and 10 minutes from downtown. Several types of rooms are spread among three separate buildings, but they’re all simple and some have exterior corridors. Rooms in the Annex building are a half-block from the lobby, and those on the top two floors require climbing stairs to access. Mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers are standard, and some rooms have kitchenettes with wet bars and/or whirlpool tubs. While there isn't a pool, the hotel offers lots of freebies: an airport shuttle, continental breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi. It also has guest laundry facilities, a business center, and small fitness center. Pets are welcome for a fee. As a slightly higher priced alternative, the Clarion Suites Downtown has all the same freebies plus an indoor pool.
The two-pearl Puffin Inn is an eight-minute drive from the Anchorage Airport and 10 minutes from downtown. Several types of rooms are spread among three separate buildings, but they’re all simple and some have exterior corridors. Rooms in the Annex building are a half-block from the lobby, and those on the top two floors require climbing stairs to access. Mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers are standard, and some rooms have kitchenettes with wet bars and/or whirlpool tubs. While there isn't a pool, the hotel offers lots of freebies: an airport shuttle, continental breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi. It also has guest laundry facilities, a business center, and small fitness center. Pets are welcome for a fee. As a slightly higher priced alternative, the Clarion Suites Downtown has all the same freebies plus an indoor pool.
The Voyager Inn is a small mid-range property with a walkable location near restaurants and sights in downtown Anchorage. The property is a good option for tourists who want to explore Anchorage on foot, as well as business travelers on a budget. There are 40 spacious, clean rooms with simple decor, kitchenettes, and flat-screen TVs. Free breakfast and afternoon wine and beer are available. The hotel also lacks a fitness center, but guests can use the health club and indoor pool at the partner hotel (Hotel Captain Cook) across the street. Wi-Fi is free throughout. Business travelers who don't mind being 10 minutes from downtown might prefer the (pricier) Crowne Plaza Anchorage-Midtown, which has an executive lounge, a restaurant and bar, and an indoor pool.
The Voyager Inn is a small mid-range property with a walkable location near restaurants and sights in downtown Anchorage. The property is a good option for tourists who want to explore Anchorage on foot, as well as business travelers on a budget. There are 40 spacious, clean rooms with simple decor, kitchenettes, and flat-screen TVs. Free breakfast and afternoon wine and beer are available. The hotel also lacks a fitness center, but guests can use the health club and indoor pool at the partner hotel (Hotel Captain Cook) across the street. Wi-Fi is free throughout. Business travelers who don't mind being 10 minutes from downtown might prefer the (pricier) Crowne Plaza Anchorage-Midtown, which has an executive lounge, a restaurant and bar, and an indoor pool.
The four-pearl Hotel Captain Cook is a downtown Anchorage landmark that’s served as one of the city’s top corporate and social-event venues since it opened in 1965. This 547-room hotel, split into three towers, is chock full of amenities such as separate men’s and women’s fitness centers and five food options including a fine-dining, rooftop restaurant. It also houses a pool/whirlpool, spa treatment rooms, 12 boutique shops, and offers valet parking -- although it’s expensive. Rooms and suites are pulled-together, spacious, and well equipped, but their generic decor with dated details can dampen their appeal. Still, room service, free Wi-Fi, and Keurig coffeemakers come standard. Rates are competitive, but they don’t include breakfast. It's worth comparison shopping with The Voyager Inn across the street, which can have lower rates, free breakfast, and free access to Captain Cook’s fitness and pool facilities.
The four-pearl Hotel Captain Cook is a downtown Anchorage landmark that’s served as one of the city’s top corporate and social-event venues since it opened in 1965. This 547-room hotel, split into three towers, is chock full of amenities such as separate men’s and women’s fitness centers and five food options including a fine-dining, rooftop restaurant. It also houses a pool/whirlpool, spa treatment rooms, 12 boutique shops, and offers valet parking -- although it’s expensive. Rooms and suites are pulled-together, spacious, and well equipped, but their generic decor with dated details can dampen their appeal. Still, room service, free Wi-Fi, and Keurig coffeemakers come standard. Rates are competitive, but they don’t include breakfast. It's worth comparison shopping with The Voyager Inn across the street, which can have lower rates, free breakfast, and free access to Captain Cook’s fitness and pool facilities.