Great place to stay or have a meal if you are visiting Wrangell-St Elias national park. It's right in the heart of the park with beautiful views so the trails are nearby. We had a very comfortable stay. Service and staff were excellent. Meals are delicious especially breakfast and lunch. There is only one time for dinner (7pm) with a fixed 3 course menu (salad, entree, and dessert) so it can be a hit or miss. The salads are always good though. read more

I had the opportunity to stay at Kennicott Glacier Lodge for two nights towards the end of June, 2019. The original plan was to camp in the National Park Service's dispersed camping area but when I came across a buy one night, get one night free for Kennicott Glacier Lodge in the Alaska Tour Saver book, I knew we would be living the luxurious life for a night or two during our five-week trip visiting the eight National Parks in Alaska. We arrived sweaty, dirty, stinky, and tired from a couple of nights in Kenai Fjords National Park and drove to McCarthy/Kennecott via the infamous McCarthy Road. It wasn't quite as bad as I originally thought it might be and despite all my research, I was still amazed the 60-mile dirt roads ends at the footbridge. My Dad and I ran over the bridge and caught the Kennicott Glacier Lodge shuttle to the hotel. We walked in smelly, dirty, stinky, and exhausted, made it up to our room, and felt oh so refreshed shortly thereafter thanks to the hot showers at the lodge. Do note that we were in an area that didn't have a toilet and/or shower in our actual room but we never had a problem using either. The lodge itself was honestly great. I loved all of the old décor and the old ads that were in all the bathrooms and common areas. I thought the place was excellently decorated and I loved all the common spaces. We attended the Ranger Program in the upstairs living room area one night and loved every second of it. My Dad and I ate breakfast both mornings (full buffet) and had one dinner (I believe it was halibut night). The breakfasts were great and the buffet was tasty. Dinners are reservation only and are served family style. If there's something you particularly enjoy, you'll have to fend off the strangers you're dining with to get more... Just sayin'. I'm so thankful for the shuttle service to and from the footbridge and for the great service we received at the lodge. I would definitely stay here again. Some people who are used to staying in National Park lodges and not living the tent life might have complaints but I was so grateful to have a comfortable mattress, pillow, electricity, and running water for a couple nights while staying in this awesome ghost town of Kennecott. Personally, my only complaint is that we couldn't take the shuttle more often (i.e., to check out McCarthy, etc.). All in all, great place with excellent views, good food, and even better service from staff from around the world! read more

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July 21-22 Mine tour is great Food is not the greatest Wi-Fi did not work in annex building, worked in main lodge only read more

This is a beautiful place. Tucked inside Wrangell St Elias NP there is this beautiful lodge. It is Very Pricey but we'll worth it. We got the meal plan, there really isn't anywhere to eat unless you want to go back to McCarthy. There are paid shuttles that will take you. The lodge has a shuttle that will pick you up on the other side of the foot bridge and shuttle to the lodge. It is about 5 miles. Oh yeah there are no roads leading here so after the 60 mile gravel road you park your car, trolley your luggage across the foot bridge and the lodge will pick you up. The rooms are nice. No tv, standard NP we got a room with a bath and shower. Again in the lodge they are community. Price dies reflect this luxury. Well worth for me! The meal plan. The food has been excellent. And lots of it. They also offer a sack lunch if you are going to be hiking or away at lunch. It is quite a lunch. It was well worth the money. The service has also been top notch. Every body is willing to help and very polite. Also I appreciate the organization. They come around at dinner and ask what time you'd like breakfast, if you need a bag lunch, or to schedule your departure shuttle. I would highly highly recommend staying here if you're traveling in the area. read more

Doesn't get much more "hidden" than this gem, at least not without taking a bush plane! Great little place to eat (I didn't stay here, but it looks like a fantastic place to stay if you're not into camping) with incredible glacial views. Some of the best views you can get in the state of Alaska whilst stuffing your face-hole. I got a bison burger, it was quite good. I wasn't expecting much of a place this remote that caters mainly to tourists, glad my expectations were mis-aligned! They have some decent beers in the bottle too. You should get one. You hiked (probably). You deserve it (most likely). read more

I ate hear twice for lunch. They take credit cards, and not many places do inside Wrangell St Elias National Park. (there are NO ATMS!) Anyway, I had the french dip w. chips and soup and a diet coke for $14 or so, and the next day I had a sirloin tip salad with bleu cheese for $11. Wow! They could charge double. You are in the middle of no where! I thank the shuttle driver for the recommendation. On a side note, two places that aren't listed on yelp: 1. Pizza Wagon (Kennecot): general consensus is that it is good, though a bit pricey. I did not eat here. 2. The Potato (McCarthy): might be the only place open for breakfast. The cheapest item is an $8.50 Sausage, egg and cheese sandwich. It was good, but a rip off (charging 2x what it should be). So bring your own breakfast food! read more

This lodge has SERIOUS issues and for that reason I am filing a complaint with the ADA for non-compliance with the Disabilities Act and other issues. Our stay here was concerning, appalling, and the most unprofessional place that I have ever traveled to. This is my first time with this experience and would not advise it to anyone who may be considering it. You can read my full review with details at: http://www.caravansonnet.com/2019/10/an-unfortunate-negative-review-of.html. read more

Staff was friendly, service was great, but limited dining options had me eating here nearly every single day of my trip. Because Kennicott is a remote location, it is not easy to get food & supplies there; as a result, there was not a huge selection on the menu & the food offered was priced high, yet mediocre. I did meet some interesting people because of the communal seating arrangement, though, which was very cool. Another problem I had with staying here was that, in order to get to McCarthy, you have to catch a hotel shuttle. Finding one is the problem. Getting to McCarthy otherwise includes either walking (I wouldn't advise this, as I saw a bear on my ride to McCarthy) or hiring some sort of non-hotel related shuttle back & forth ($$$). Watch out for this option, though, because you may wind up stranded in McCarthy without a ride when the shuttles shut down early for the night. You're pretty much stuck here with not a lot to do but hike to glaciers & the mill. After that, it can get a little boring. I realize how that sounds, but trust me, staying here for more than a few days wears on you when you don't have anything to do. The view of the glacier from the hotel is spellbinding, though. read more

Lovely well-maintained lodge in the wilderness of Wrengell-St. Elias. Gorgeous views with short adventure trails around the lodge. Ask for the package deal when booking. read more

Kennicott Glacier Lodge - Amazing lodging and accommodations in the wilderness of Wrengell-St. Elias. They take really good care of their guests. - Hotels Near Me - Kennicott, Alaska

Good place although remote to get too... The gourmet food is wonderful and the staff are polite and helpful. The shuttle service is very convenient. The staff also provide you with tips of things to do in the area (hiking, boating, touring around the mine) and are willing to organise it for you. There are also talks from park rangers upstairs in the "family room" which are very informative. The beds are quite small and the rooms can get quite cold no matter what time of year and the rooms only have cold water. There is also a SHARED TOILET. I wasn't too keen on this idea but others seemed very keen, as I determined by the smell... Good hotel though for the area and great view of the Kennicott Glacier. read more

you won't be disappointed with your choice to stay at kennicott glacier lodge. before we finished our first day we approached the front desk to add a night! the personal & historic attention to detail, the service, the friendliness, the professional staff, the food are all worthy of bragging rights. the kirkwood family shares their passion for hospitality, history, recreation and retreat in a most winsome way. accommodations are charming; baths down the hall are plenty convenient (or book the south addition); prices are within reach for a unique alaska vacation. there are only a few other food options, so we recommend adding the lodge's restaurant package. you can also forego any extra mccarthy shuttle trips and be quite content hiking around kennicott and exploring the visitor center and copper milling buildings. you can even read and relax in an adirondack chair and escape the rat race. when you need to check in with the rat race, the wifi is servicable. (this is likely the best way to see part of wrangell-st. elias nat'l park and wrangell mountain air will get you there.) read more