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    The Lakefront Anchorage

    2.5 (244 reviews)
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    Air conditioner barley hanging on to the wall,  It's cleaning Caulking and paint
    Krystal P.

    OMG...??? Why didn't I believe the reviews? Property is in need of a full restoration. Top to bottom side to side the only thing positive I can say is that the bartenders tried really hard. From filthy,dirty, dusty, floors to the curtains, towels, displays in the lobby. Take the advice and look elsewhere. Many lights/TV/outlets throughout the property didn't work. No TV for us tonight... Definitely ok to drink at the bar but don't bother to order food. Both the beef and salmon were way over cooked and took 45 mins to arrive. $40.00 plate of salmon cooked to shoeleather! I could go on and on but from the min we were picked up at the train station, in the pouring rain, where the driver did not say a single word to us, didn't help is w our bags or even close the van door, to the front desk gal at almost midnight who would not give us extra coffee. We fell for the outdated or AI pictures on line. Bad us to pay this much and regret most of it. Note to manager: you may not be able to trigger a renovation but you certainly can train your staff to be nice to the customers & clean the common areas. Give them some Authority to throw away towels with holes in them and take down the curtains to send out for dry cleaning when appropriate. Darn it! Bad 2 days at the Lakefront Hotel .

    Genevieve G.

    I could see how this hotel might have been nice back in the day, but could use a major face lift now. It smells a little musty upon walking into the lobby and shows its age all the way to the rooms. Our room had a weird Murphy bed thing happening and it was pretty uncomfortable. We had breakfast in the hotel and it was pretty good.

    Coffe in glass mug! Love this as this is how I partake in coffee in my home. Great to see this in a restaurant.
    Kassie B.

    No complaints. Good was cooked well and serving served zero was good. The Service was Amazing the gentleman that served us was Very Attentive this was impressive as it appeared he was the only one for a while.

    The $691.20 hotel charge.

    Please stay away. I stayed here 5 nights that were covered by Mountain Aviation (Wheel Up) charter plane company. I presented my credit card for incidental. After I checked out something told me to check my credit card, they charged $681.20 for two nights. I called and was given the run around. The one person Chris tried to help with no prevail. I reached out to the managers to see if I could get the change reversed but are not there and don't return messages. Please check your credit card after leaving this place. I will avoid this hotel from now on. Stay at your own risk!

    "Lake" view with construction area
    Ruth G.

    We liked the room. It had an old school spring type mattress which was very comfortable. It was cozy and well insulated so we were never cold. We enjoyed breakfast downstairs one day and would have gone back but there were so many options nearby that we were not able to. We arrived early and were able to check in early. It was on the expensive side but so was everything in the area. The parking lot was treacherously icy but that seems the norm around here. We requested a lake view and basically overlooked a construction site. So...it was expensive and basically fine but if you're looking for seamless luxury you might look downtown.

    Large lobby with taxidermy. Welcome to Alaska!
    Sharon P.

    If taxidermy is how you roll you're going to love The Lakefront Anchorage hotel. I imagine a time when this hotel was the crème de la crème example of luxury. Rich dark wood, open common spaces, examples of wildlife throughout. Quintessential Alaska in a way that's almost shoved down your throat...tacky kitsch is evident. Suitable for an overnight stay if you can get past the small details of wear and tear: chipped furniture, carpet stains, tired and dusty displays, corners in desperate need of some elbow grease. Lakefront doesn't necessarily mean "lake view", likely another couple hundred dollars to see water from your room, but I'm not certain a view of the lake would change my opinion. Service good enough, restaurant food won't blow your hair back. It rained on our visit which actually helped the colors outdoors pop to life - probably spring time would be lovely. In better weather a stroll on the deck and a glass of something delicious would have kicked up the visit. After a long flight and an early train the following morning this airport hotel was good enough for overnight and a meal.

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    Poor check-in process, dated room, window wouldn't close, clean but smelled like smoke. Would never stay here again.

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    Ask the Community - The Lakefront Anchorage

    Can anyone tell me if there are any activities (e.g. hiking trails, parks, etc) within walking distance of the hotel? I won't have a car and am wondering about getting around while there.

    Not much in my experience except a walk around Lake Hood to watch float planes. This hotel is mostly for layovers.

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    Review Highlights - The Lakefront Anchorage

    Overlooking the lake, the Fancy Moose lounge serves up excellent bar food, appetizers and a wonderful selection of Alaskan craft beers.

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    Hotel Captain Cook - Room 578 -  Bedroom

    Hotel Captain Cook

    (290 reviews)

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    We spent an entire week here from March 22-28, 2026, and honestly, we can't say enough good things…read moreabout our stay! From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The accommodations were absolutely wonderful--comfortable, clean, and thoughtfully designed. The staff truly made the experience unforgettable. Every single person we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. The food was outstanding--delicious, fresh, and consistently impressive throughout our stay. And the valet service? Exceptional!! Seamless, efficient, and always delivered with a smile. This has officially become our NEW favorite place to stay when we're in Anchorage. We're already looking forward to our next visit. Highly, highly recommend! Rooms We had a room on the 16th floor... the views were mindblowing.. the room so comfortable absolute perfection. Nearby activities Centrally located, we were there for medical reasons and just 5 min. from the Drs. offices. Safety We felt perfectly safe the entire time and went for several walks to explore the city. Walkability Convenient to EVERYTHING! Perfect location! Food & drinks We ate at the Crow's Nest, Fletchers and grabbed coffee at the Cubby all were delightful and delicious! Noteworthy details Valet staff was outstanding in every way, always pleasant, remembered our faces, so professional, we didn't have to lift a finger, if we didn't want to. Next time we will make sure to hit the Spa! Hotel highlights Luxury, Great view, Romantic, Quiet, Great value

    I booked this hotel because of the history and the convenience. Upon arrival the front desk was…read morevery friendly and efficient. As I walked through the lobby and in the elevators I was taken aback by how outdated this place was. This was especially apparent in the elevator with the gaudy faux gold hand rails and the smelly outdated carpet. It felt 1980's for sure! The room was average at best. I did have lunch and dinner at their restaurants and was very disappointed except for one (I will drop reviews on those restaurants). I love the history. But it's not enough for me to pay top dollar for an average hotel room. I will not be coming back.

    La Quinta by Wyndham Anchorage Airport - View of lobby from second floor.

    La Quinta by Wyndham Anchorage Airport

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    The hotel is clean quiet, centrally located in midtown and provides free shuttle service to the…read moreairport and train station, which is incredibly convenient. Restsurants and shopping are accessible by foot and bus and the complimentary breakfast is hearty. But beyond this, the reception staff is personable and helpful, going above and beyond their job description. Aidan, was on duty when I called about an item of great sentiment value that I lost during my recent stay. He searched for and located it, secured it, and took great personal interest and care, communicating with me about the status of the return until it came in the mail. Sometimes unexpected and unforseen experiences happen when traveling away from home, I'm grateful for the kindness and conscientious staff at this hotel.

    I give the hotel a five star, but gave it a four. I stayed there over a week and every person that…read moreI saw who worked there was courteous, respectful and friendly. I will be returning back next time I'm in Anchorage. The only thing I found as a negative was a slow sink drain. We kept meaning to let the staff know about it, not sure we did. The water in bathtub, turn the knob all the way to get hot water and it's not really hot, however I thought it was fine. If you're looking for a place to stay that is in a central location of Anchorage, this is the place. Great breakfast to start your day as you do your activities during the day. Price is reasonable.

    The Lakefront Anchorage - hotels - Updated May 2026

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