The best hotels in Alaska
Located in the northwest extremity of the United States of America, Alaska is considered the most exotic state America has to offer. Regardless of your reason for heading to Alaska, be it to enjoy with family and friends, or photograph the wildlife like moose and bears, or go on a romantic honeymoon looking for adventure, or experience the magical northern lights, Alaska offers both incredible destinations and hotels/lodgings. The following are the best hotels in Alaska, including luxury hotels, resorts, lodges, boutique hotels, and budget hotels. The room pricing rates are for one night, two adults.
Hotel Alyeska
Location:1000 Arlberg Road, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
Hotel Class: 4 star
Price: $215
Hotel Style: Rustic, Mountain & Ocean View
Room features: air conditioning, refrigerator in room, accessible rooms, family rooms, non-smoking rooms, suites
Amenities: pool, room service, restaurant, fitness center with gym / workout room, free parking, spa, free wi-fi, bar/lounge
Customer rating: 4.5 Excellent
Hotel Alyeska is a luxe ski resort property located in Girdwood, surrounded by lofty mountains it has the atmosphere of classic European chateau.The floor-to-ceiling windows in the fireside lobby and grand staircase offer unobstructed views of the north face of Mount Alyeska. The eight-story property has 304 guestrooms and suites with sitting areas often presenting a mountain view are available. The suites come in a few different sizes, and the best have loft bedrooms with stunning views. Depending on the season various activities like disc golf, and glacier Jet Skiing can be arranged. Nearby attractions include Winner Creek Trails Hand Tram and Crow Creek Mine.
The Hotel Captain Cook
Location:939 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501-2049
Hotel Class: 4 star
Price: $350
Hotel Style: Traditional, City center, great view
Room features: air conditioning, mini fridge, adjoining rooms, family rooms, non-smoking rooms, workspace, shower/tub, suites
Amenities: room service, restaurant, fitness center with gym separated for men and women, free wi-fi, pool, bar/lounge, spa, banquet room, sauna.
Customer rating: 4 very good
Hotel Captain Cook is one of Alaska’s most luxe property, located in downtown Anchorage it encompasses a 20-floor high-rise building, with 546 luxurious rooms and 86 suites offering stunning views of the Chugach Mountains or the Cook Inlet. The hotels interior décor is a fusion of 18th century traditional meets modern design. Perfect for a family vacation or a couple’s retreat, it provides various on-site amenities.
Anchorage Marriott Downtown
Location:820 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Hotel Class: 3.5 star
Price: $379
Hotel Style: Business, Great view
Room features: air conditioning, non-smoking rooms, suites
Amenities: room service, restaurant, fitness center with gym, free wi-fi, pool, bar/lounge, breakfast available, banquet room
Customer rating: 4 Very good
Anchorage Marriott Downtown located in Anchorage is a luxury hotel with comfortable, modern accommodations, and first-rate service. The Anchorage Alaska hotel is within walking distance of local businesses, shops, and attractions including Anchorage Convention District, Anchorage Museum, and Performing Arts Center.
Homer Inn & Spa
Location:895 Ocean Drive Loop, Homer, AK 99603-7920
Hotel Class: 2.5 star
Price: $150
Hotel Style: Charming, great view
Room features: microwave, refrigerator in room, family rooms, non-smoking rooms, suites, kitchenette
Amenities: free parking, spa, free Wi-Fi, hot tub, non-smoking hotel, pets allowed ( dog / pet friendly )
Customer rating: 5 Excellent
A boutique hotel and day spa located in Homer on the oceanfront presents spectacular unobstructed views of five glaciers, the wild and scenic Alaskan coastline, and a steady stream of wildlife. This stunningly modelled oceanfront setting has a mixture of rooms and suites, all of which are equipped with kitchenettes and sea views from private balconies. The warm-toned and spacious hotel has a day spa that claims to incorporate elements of the majestic wild Alaska.
Waterfall Resort Alaska
Location:320 Dock St Ste 222, Ketchikan, AK 99901-6437
Hotel Class: 3 star
Price: $200
Hotel Style: Hidden Gem, Mountain view
Room features: microwave, kitchenette, accessible rooms, refrigerator, family rooms, non-smoking rooms, suites
Amenities: restaurant, bar/lounge, free internet, 3 free meals, banquet room, airport transportation, business center, children activities, fishing activities
Customer rating: 4.5 Excellent
Operating for over three decades, Waterfall Resort Alaska is the leading resort in Southeast Alaska, located near the famous Inside Passage, Ketchikan. Waterfall Resort provides the adventure of Alaskan sport-fishing together with the beauty of the surrounding Tongass National Forest. The resort has a combination of cabins, historic lodge rooms, and family-sized townhouses focused on fishing. The prices are inclusive of 3 delicious meals, and the fishing experience of a lifetime.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Anchorage
Location:600 E Benson Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99503-4123
Hotel Class: 3.5 star
Price: $325
Hotel Style: Business, Modern
Room features: air conditioning, microwave, refrigerator, family rooms, accessible rooms, suites
Amenities: dining, free internet, pool, free breakfast and parking, shuttle service, room services, gym, bar/lounge
Customer rating: 4.5 Excellent
The Embassy Suites Hotel Anchorage is an all-suite full-service hotel offering all the comforts of home. The spacious well-appointed suites offer extraordinary design and comfort as well as wide-ranging guest amenities.
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
Location: Mile 12.5 Talkeetna Spur Road, Talkeetna, AK 99676
Hotel Class: 3 stars
Price:$165
Hotel Style: Charming, great view
Room features: refrigerator in room, family rooms, non-smoking rooms, suites
Amenities: Restaurant, bar/lounge, free internet, free parking, business center, fitness center with gym, banquet room, concierge
Customer rating: 4.5 Excellent
Looking out to Denali and the entire Alaska Range is the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. In this elegant Alaskan lodge incorporated with locally produced material you can expect extraordinary panoramic views from the viewing deck, restaurants, and mountain-facing rooms. It includes five buildings spread across 35 acres giving it a rustic ambiance.
The Lakefront Anchorage
Location:4800 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99517-3236
Hotel Class: 3.5 stars
Price: $269
Hotel Style: Value, Great view
Room features: air-conditioning, family rooms, non-smoking rooms
Amenities: Restaurant, bar/lounge, free internet, fitness center with gym, banquet room, airport transportation, free parking, shuttle service
Customer rating: 4 Very good
The elegant lakeside property The Lakefront Anchorage located on the east shore of Lake Hood, features modern and pristine rooms highlighting scenic natural views, and various comfort inducing amenities. The Deck at Lake Hood overlooks the world’s busiest floatplane base with over 200 landings a day in the summertime.
