Hellooooo from Staten Island, NY!…read more Back in May, 2014, We went on a cruise from Seattle, Wa to Alaska. One of the stop was Skagway, Alaska, where we rented a car and followed the Murray's Guide driving up the South Klondike Highway. After driving for 2 hours, we were hungry. We went into Carcross Crossings where they had the info center. They told us about the food truck, a nearby diner but highly recommended the restaurant called Spirit Lake Lodge and Restaurant (15-20 min away). We were starving but did not want to eat fish and chips at the food truck. So we drove up to Spirit Lake. It was easy to find. The menu consists of American, Breakfast and Asian food. We weren't expecting much since we are from melting pot of New York and we are now in the middle of nowhere. The food came out and we were amazed by the presentation. It was comparable to a nice restaurant in New York. We ordered: 1)Chicken wings with Honey mustard sauce (there were about 6-7 sauces to choose from) - crispy and just enough sauce without killing it - we devoured it, forgot to take a pic. 2) Salmon Special - nicely seasoned and crispy skin on top with rice pilaf and salad with dressing- Refreshing, I licked the plate clean. 3) ham/cheese sandwich with cream of broccoli soup - Toasted thick wheat bread, crunchy on the outside and moist inside. Deli style ham. Soup was hearty and creamy. No picture :( 4) Chicken Curry (singapore style) - authentic asian taste. Delish! Our bellies were smiling. The owners were extremely nice and friendly. There were locals eating there. They also have ice cream. Must try this restaurant if you're headed to Skagway with the Murray's guide in hand. You won't be disappointed. I'm planning to stay at the cabin next time around and explore nature.

During a recent vacation to Alaska, we stayed at the Spirit Lake Wilderness Resort. It appeared…read morethat the biggest draw to this location was the restaurant and I have to admit we only stayed at the RV park. I guess we should have known when we were only 1 of 2 guests. The laundry room had been turned into a storage room, no water hook-ups, and they failed to give us the code to the bathroom/showers at check-in. When we called the number, no one answered which resulted in no access to the bathrooms or showers. Essentially, we could have pulled over on the side of the road and had the same experience. They should probably close the RV portion and focus on the restaurant.

Our room was so tiny and the washroom was super tiny. It was clean and the bed was comfortable but…read morewith luggage and two people staying all we could do is stay on bed as there was no space to be in the room. The reception area is very nice and it happened to be that Justin Trudeau was there as well, we didn't get to see him but his guards and all the conversions between them to know that it was him.

This hotel is such a pleasant surprise! Parking was a bit limited especially since it seemed the…read morerestaurant/bar attached was busier than the hotel. Especially in the snow since no one knows how to park reasonably when they can't see the lines. But this isn't necessarily on the hotel. The lobby was super clean and welcoming and had a lot of character. Didn't feel dated at all. The front desk was very personable and made it easy to book without a prior reservation. We were given a suite on the second floor. Wow! What space! The kitchenette was so cute and actually really functional. There was even a built in stove! We had two mini fridges that were actually cold enough inside to do their job. I still don't understand why most hotel fridges aren't cold. We had a little control over our room temperature, but it stayed a bit too warm through the night. Our bathroom was wonderful though! Full size toiletries and a large garden tub. Everything was really clean and approachable. The jets in the tub didn't work so that was a little disappointing. Our bed was soft, clean, and comfortable. Our dogs loved the long room and all the space they had to play. The hotel was super welcoming to having our pups. We were thankful to only be on the second floor since we were on the road, moving, and had a lot of our things pieced out. The card reader protected floors were a nice added level of security since their was the presence of the restaurant/bar. The only downside to the location of our room was the noise level coming up from the bar and restaurant. It made our dogs very uneasy and on edge through the night. Thankfully they finally settled down around 3a, but it definitely kept us all awake. Otherwise, the stay was great! Super convenient location and even walkable!

Celebrating a recent milestone anniversary, my husband and I spent three wonderful nights here…read more Seeing the Northern Lights is top on my bucket list and eating his way through Seoul is his. I'm glad one of us was able to fulfill one of our bucket list items on this trip. Northern Lights Resort and Spa is in Whitehorse, Canada in the Yukon. It is about a 2.5 hour flight from Vancouver. Upon landing, we were greeted at the gate by Richard, one of the resort's employees. He grabbed our luggage for us and drove us to the resort, about 20 minutes from the airport. He gave us a brief history lesson on Whitehorse. At the resort, we were greeted by Tobi, who owns and manages the resort with his wife, Lynn. Tobi showed us to our glass chalet with floor to ceiling windows for the best Northern Lights viewing, a fireplace and heated floors. Each chalet also has an alarm where the staff will ring to wake you if the lights are visible. For dinner, we joined the other guests in the main cabin. Meals are all eaten together with the other guests. The resort has 8 chalets and only hosts up to 16 guests at a time. It was a nice, intimate experience that allowed us to meet and get to know other people from across the world. The food for every meal we had there was exceptional. James, the main chef, created every dish with detail and taste. For lunch one day, he made an elk and beef chili which I was hesitant to try. It turned out to be one of the best chilis I've ever had and I cleaned the bowl! Patrick, who was our dinner server, tour guide and hike leader was another incredible staff member. His kindness and knowledge of Whitehorse and the Yukon made our time there so valued. Uliya, our breakfast server, bonfire queen, and spectacular photographer added another wonderful layer to our trip. She was outside in the freezing cold every night making sure we were taken care of. Our experience included some extracurricular activities such as dog sledding and a Whitehorse tour. I don't have enough words to describe how much I enjoyed our time here. Being fortunate enough to see the lights two out of the three nights added that much more to the experience. I hope I can visit again one day!

An amazing place ! The rooms are so cozy , staff are wonderful , and the food is delicious. The…read morestaff go out of their way to make your stay memorable and special. We loved our cabin. It was well appointed and nicely decorated. The chef does an amazing job with inventive dishes and quality and presentation is first rate. All staff members make you feel welcome. The resort offers so much and it's an amazing place for northern lights viewing and exploring.

Go here not just for the character, but the chapters. Cheap beer. Get the Yukon Gold!read more

Came here on a Tuesday night for Ginger Jam. No it's not Jam made from Ginger nor a Jam made from…read moreGingers, it's an open mic night hosted by "musician and token redhead, Marshall Charlebois". As a ginger myself I found out about this using my natural ginger senses and just naturally gravitated to this place. The bar itself has a little stage for bands to play and is in the basement of the Yukon Inn. It's a good sized bar if you want to play a little pool, watch some sports or take in a show. People are friendly and I enjoyed it. PS. Since I'm a ginger myself I'm allowed to use this delicate word that contains 2 G's, an I, an N and ER. Tim Minchin fans will know what I mean.

I loooooved this place! I went with a rowdy bunch of singing and dancing designers during our…read morenational AGM. The MC was hilarious and a great host. We liked Friday night so much, we came back for more on Saturday-- by which time everyone knew our names. The staff were so friendly (not uncommon in that neck of the woods, I found) and good times were had by all.

Staff are friendly and accommodating, house is kept very clean! Definitely recommend.read more

Not much to say... clean and affordable and located right in downtown. Found the price to be…read morereasonable and I ended up staying 2 nights because Whitehorse is really cool.

I had a fabulous return to the Dechenla Lodge a few weeks ago, after a 15 year absence. Barbara…read moreand Norm are still running the main lodge at MP 212 and the Bunkhouse at MP 222, both on the Canol Trail. This is in partnership with the Kaska First Nation. It was formally called the Oldsquaw Lodge, so named after the tundra duck that epitomizes the arctic wilderness. I was here both times as an Earthwatch volunteer for the Climate Change at Arctic's Edge Expedition. The Lodge is only open for a couple months in the summer, and it's a real comfortable labor of love. We slept comfortably and well, had great meals, and even worked in a shower or 2 over 10 days. I'm going to let the pictures (taken by me and other Volunteers) do the rest of the talking......

Positives: very clean, which is priceless on the Alcan & nicely appointed rooms (plush towels,…read morerobes, espresso machine with real ceramic cups). Negatives: as others have commented, not much sound-proofing -- you hear everything from the pipes above you draining to the people talking. Frankly, I was so wiped-out it didn't bother me. Not listing the price as a "negative" because the rates here are about what you'd pay for a room like this these days, maybe with a bit of an Alcan premium (again, pristine rooms). Bottom line: a nice treat for weary & ragged Alcan travelers.

The hotel is in the middle of downtown. It's across from a river and a little walkway so it was…read morenice to walk my dog. Main street has a bunch of different stores and restaurants so we walked around for a while. The room was clean. Hotel was expensive. The restaurant was okay..

Horrible service at the front desk. They obviously don't care about being friendly or courteous…read more The only reason this hotel gets 2 stars is because the room was beautiful and they allowed pets. The elevator does not work.

Skky Hotel Whitehorse, Yukon Canada…read more I stayed at this hotel and I would stay here again. It's not located directly in the downtown area but I didn't want to be in downtown so that met my preference. The room was clean and small but the shower was hot, the TV worked and the room was quiet with those qualities this room met some basic desired standards. This hotel is not a fancy hotel but it is in comparison a more modern hotel then some of the other older hotels in downtown Whitehorse. There wasn't a bathtub, a view or a balcony in my room but I was only there one night I didn't need those things. There was plenty of free parking and a great diner next door called Airport Chalet that served a great breakfast. It's only about a five minute drive to downtown and its right across from the airport. The wifi worked fine for me but I was on the first floor of the hotel somewhat close to the front desk. The next time I'm in Whitehorse I will definitely stay at this hotel again.

I don't give out many bad reviews, but I need to let you know about this one. It is a tough one…read morefor me but it's personal. Part of our family was recently transferred by the US military and the route took us through this part of Canada. We were fortunate enough to make reservations at what looked online like a beautiful "Hotel with a Restaurant, pet and kid friendly" Upon arrival we found this was at best a "Bed and Breakfast" in a beautiful lakeside home with bedrooms for rent. I think the owner was as surprised as we were when we all piled out of two vehicles and a trailer weary from a long day on the Alcan. We went in to "Check-in" and were met by who we assume was the "Chef" at the house who asked if we would be having dinner with them and when we responded no he said "Good". Wasn't sure what to think of that. There was just an uncomfortableness about the place. Over the next half hour while we found out this was no place for our kids, grandkids or pets, my son in law tried to cancel our reservations. Well ...... this is where I'm torn. There was a no cancellation policy which meant no refund at all. No consideration. Just no. While I understand he has every right to adhere strictly to his policies, I was surprised there was no consideration at all. Now mind you this is not anywhere near another place to stay in the winter and in the Yukon. Another two and a half hours to the next town where we found a room. Please don't misunderstand that I am admitting that we were responsible for getting all the information before making the reservations. I think that this type of establishment may do some further vetting of who is making reservations to assure they know exactly what they are getting.

We stayed one night as we traveled from the Yukon thru British Columbia. Our room was upstairs and…read morewas quite comfortable. We opted for the dinner and breakfast. Both were delicious and we thought fairly priced. The morning and evening staff were very friendly and helpful.