What a nice place to stay for a few days! We were very impressed with the location around the float plane lake. All the employees here are super friendly! We had a really long drive on 5/15/2026, and checked in around 6 pm and Eurina L, was pleasant and friendly, and made us feel welcome! While I had booked my room through a third- party company, she found our reservation and was able to change us from a king bed to two double beds. That's great customer service. She even asked us what floor we would like to be on. I think she could see how tired we were from driving, so she gave us a nice room on the1st floor which was very convenient - since we knew we would be coming and going from our truck to our room. She made a great choice.. we were close to our vehicle so we didn't have to walk far to unpack our vehicle. Our room was cozy with a heater and an air conditioner. The beds were comfortable and there was great water pressure for the shower. Thank you to Eurina for making our evening welcoming and enjoyable. A second shout out to Boyd, at breakfast. Boyd was busy giving all the patrons their requests. I only saw him at breakfast and he was working hard but he was still friendly and helpful. He actually cared you could tell, that we got exactly what we needed for breakfast. The fruit was great and the hot meal was tasty. Thank you to both Eurina and Boyd for the hospitality. We appreciate you!! read more

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2026.01.19 UPDATED 1-star to a 2-star: So after staying there it got a little better. The woman on the night shift was apologetic for the phone issues (though it's a Millennium issue, as she doesn't have control over getting them fixed). She offered us 2-vouchers for breakfast and waived the resort fee (whatever that is for...this is not a resort even if you squint), so glad to not have to pay that. Hotel: it's a bit worn, hallway carpet is pretty worn; the hallway walls, it's obvious if you know where to look (hint the loose wallpaper bubbles) that there was originally wallpaper that was then painted over w/a high gloss paint to give it a face lift and a bit more life. There was a shuttle...it was just parked at the hotel. I would think they'd watch the incoming flights and try to bet at the airport particularity when they have late check-ins on the books. Oddly the rooms are numbered in the 1000's...for the 1st floor, it was confusing b/c we went into the elevator then realized there were only 3-floors; oh and if you have a room in the 1050-1060's...it'll be a walk...it's a loooong hotel, though there is a 2nd entrance that you can use to shorten the walk from the parking lot. Room: big and spacious, and on a positive note the bed is comfortable (not stiff like many hotels, even upper brands) and the pillows were soft, so we had a decent nights sleep. The bed 'could' use a heavier comforter being in Alaska (cold!), the one they had was move of an early autumn thickness. The rooms is kinda cold so keep the heat on 68-70 b/c there's a window A/C w/ no insulation or even a cover one it, and the only thing between the cold 10deg Alaskan air leaking is is a heavy curtain...fortunately the bed is a good 5' from the window. The sink faucet was very loose, like is this gonna leak loose. There also was a broken reading light on the headboard w/ wires somewhat exposed that could become an electrical hazard. The door had an undercut that allowed the hallway light in like it was a small spotlight b/c it's directly in line of the bed (for the sleeper on the left). Safety-wise that undercut is not good, if there was a fire in the room the smoke would get pulled into that hallway, and if a fire in the hallway then it'd get pulled into the room...not good, the doors should seal. Breakfast buffet: food was fine and fresh (the maple bacon was awesome)...it's a basic offering: scrambled eggs, bacon/sausage, waffles, breakfast potatoes, oatmeal, toast/muffins, juice and coffee is served in 16oz cups so plenty to drink; staff is friendly. 2026.01.11 Well...we booked a couple nights through Chase Travel Portal using points. We chose this as it is very close to the airport, rooms looked good and and a place to eat on-site, *AND* b/c we were coming in with on a red-eye and they state they have a 14hr airport shuttle. Yeaaaaa that's not true...and on top of that when calling to find out how/where to get it you just go to voicemail or the line is busy. So we got a Lyft instead. Son't stay here if you need a shuttle at 1am or need to call them in the wee hours for any reason. read more

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This historical looking hotel was a great place for meeting. I remember all I could think of while at the conference room looking outside for the view was how I wish I was on that body of water enjoying the fun water activity! I enjoyed checking out all the taxidermies scattered around the hotel. But one of the drawbacks was weak wi-fi signal. The food on site was also only of average quality. read more

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 . read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Overnight stay for an early flight. I know the Lakefront is showing its age a little but all in all it was a great value for the money, staff were super helpful and my room was spotless. A lot of little things like offering a couple bottles of water at check in, the airport shuttle and a check in by staff to make sure I was satisfied with the room were impressive. Finally the cost was very reasonable considering time of year and the rates of similar hotels further from the airport. I highly recommend. read more

Have stayed multiple times and would recommend it, my most recent attempt would make me not recommend it however. The front desk employee had me on hold for 30 minutes when I called to try and make a reservation. Tried to call an hour later to make a reservation and was on hold for another 15 minutes before I gave up! read more

Great hotel! Nice Alaska motive in the lobby.....yes lots of trophy heads on the walls. Check-in was OK. We arrived right after a couple of flights. 3 staff members were on duty Great views of the Lake from our room. Shuttle service to airport and train station were prompt. THIS IS NOT A DOWNTOWN HOTEL. Be prepared for a $15 UBER fare to downtown Anchorage Restaurant service was great with full menus read more

This hotel needs major renovations! The rooms smell musty and mildewy. The room felt dirty. It doesn't have central air conditioning. It had a window unit that made a horrible noise all night. I have written and called the Lakefront Anchorage hotel regarding an excessive charge during my stay when my flight was canceled. I have not been able to resolve this issue. I have also sent a letter to their Corporate Headquarters but no response. I was charged $1,170.40 for a one-night stay, a rate far above the standard rates of $450-$600 per night as it states on their website. I believe this pricing was unjustified and inflated and took advantage of a vulnerable situation. I will never stay there again, please stay away from this hotel. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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Update: on two different occasions I've asked where the gym is and if they have any microwaves to heat up left overs. Two different staff told me the wrong location, which if okay cause it happens but if you work somewhere you should know or go find the answers. Finding the gym took more than 10mins because I wasn't told to take a different elevator, HOWEVER this lovely staff I asked for help when I was lost walked me over to the gym which I really appreciated she was so sweet. The gym was on the 3rd floor. I went on the third floor and couldn't find it because it was hidden I ran into one of the cleaning lady and she said it was on the 4th floor so when I was on the 4th floor that's when I ran to that wonderful staff who directed me to the correct place. My room was on the 1sf floor. Part two: I asked the receptionist (short Asian woman with makeup and fake lashes) about the Microwave; she seemed annoyed when I approached the desk and said it was on the 2nd floor. I proceeded to the second floor and walked for about 10 minutes and wasn't able to find it.. I ran into one of the guests twice as I was walking and he directed me to the one of the staff on that floor. I told her (staff) I was looking for a microwave to heat my leftovers because the receptionist told me the microwave was on the second floor. The staff proceeds to ask me if I'm staying at the hotel..... And I look at her to say why would I be in here asking for a microwave if I wasn't staying there. She told me there isn't a microwave anywhere in a hotel (with 248 rooms) Then she says I'll just take you to break room and you can heat it up. At this point I was over it because she was being passive. She asked me what I did for work and I told her and thats when she started to treat me differently and was sort off apologetic... And I didn't say anything. The last thing she said to me was "I'm sorry we disappointed you" she can kick rocks with open toe shoes. I'm really grateful for the bartender, she was nice and the other staff who went out of there way to be help off. I would never stay here again though and I'll tell my colleagues the same. read more

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. read more

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Overall not a bad place. It's a little dusty and dated but clean. The rooms are well put together. FYI, there is no room service but uber eats is fast. I really like the late checkout. read more

This place had the air of a hotel that used to be really nice. The leather chairs in the lobby were cracked and faded. The walls were scuffed along the room corridors. The rooms have window units and our kept blowing the fuse in the plug and having to be reset. The decor was dated, tired, and dusty. We had breakfast at their restaurant, The Flying Machine, which was truly awful. We paid $27/person for cold, generic, poorly prepared food. The servers were wonderful but couldn't make up for the food. read more

Interesting place to stay for sure. We stayed for two evenings. The lodge appears in need of updating in which I think they are. Rooms were not as clean as I would have hoped being that there was hair in the bathtub area when we entered the room. The room was not serviced during the second day so I needed to go find towels for the evening. Instead of eating dinner at the lodge we opted to door dash but did have breakfast both mornings out of convenience. 25$ per person for breakfast. Front office staff were helpful and direct. There is a bar to drink at food to eat. Close to the airport but never hear a plane. Convent stay for travelers read more

This hotel is in the middle of a remodel (I hope). There was wall paper removed from the entire floor we were on, very old carpet, and the whole place just felt dirty and smelled. The coffee shop wasn't open, staff unfriendly. I was just disappointed to pay $500/night for this. I thought it would be nicer. read more

The location can't be beat if you need to be near the airport, but multiple issues with service (incorrect billing that took a literal month to correct) and inadequate service in the only open restaurant made this a less than pleasant stay. Folks at the front desk were clearly overwhelmed.I am going back to AK soon for work and have booked elsewhere. Room was fine, if a little dated. The kitschy decor of the hotel felt right even if it was a little much. Trying to sit outside to watch the planes come and go was impossible because of the mosquitoes so don't plan on that unless you go in winter. read more

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Avoid Booking Directly - Hidden Fees & Poor Customer Service I would not recommend booking anything at The Lakefront Anchorage if you call the number listed on their website. Instead of speaking with hotel staff, you're routed to a generic call center where the representatives are difficult to understand. They claim to offer the best rates, quoting me $138 per night, which seemed like a good deal at first. However, they later tacked on an extra $114 in "taxes and fees"--excluding the resort fee that this place already charges. Due to the language barrier, I misunderstood the total cost. I initially thought I was agreeing to $301, which I was fine with, but the confirmation email showed $391. I called back within five minutes to cancel, only to be told there was a $306 cancellation fee--almost the price of the entire stay! Before calling, I had already checked rates elsewhere since I was told they offer slope rates if you call them. Tho I had already found the same room on another booking platform for $157 per night, totaling $314 after taxes and fees, plus $22.50 per night in resort fees--significantly cheaper than what I was charged.. The only reason I'm giving 1 star instead of 0 is that the hotel itself might be decent, but the booking process was a nightmare. Definitely won't be recommending this place. read more

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

On a 17 night trip to Alaska this was the worst hotel we stayed at. While it calls itself The Lakefront, none of the rooms have views of the lake and the only place you can see the lake is from outside the back of the hotel or a few tables in the restaurant. That restaurant had a terrible breakfast and untrained waitstaff. The decor is very dated consisting mostly of taxidermy dead animals and hunting rifles. It is also dark. The hotel is expensive when taking into account the hidden fees which make the rate significantly higher than advertised. The location is remote from downtown where the Alaska Museum is located as well as many of the good restaurants and cafes in Anchorage. While they did have a shuttle that picked us up at the train or dropped off at the airport and downtown, to get anywhere else one has to take an Uber. They had one person at the front desk, both at checkin and checkout, and she was also answering the phones both times causing long long lines to check in and checkout. Worse yet is the hotel screwed up our reservation so we had to pay again to check in then get them to reverse the charge which had been paid through Rail bookers. We checked out and found a much nicer hotel for our second night, The Snob Hill Inn near downtown, the coastal trail and 49th State Brewery, which were all great and that hotel was much less money in a far better location. read more

Extremely extremely slow in receiving food and it was just soup and salad. Not a huge crowd either. Food was good and our waitress was a gem. Unless you're not in any type of hurry, I would come here read more

Once we checked in, we checked the room for the usual, cleanliness and critters. We found the bed closest to the door to have an extremely dirty pillow, I'll attach below. The mattress cover had some squishy brown stuff. Could be chocolate, poop, food, who knows. We're now in 2003, two out of the four towels have some kind of stain on it that's stiff and yellow ish. Have it put to the side as proof. Makes us think nothing gets cleaned between uses. Was also charged an extra 200 dollars. Would like that money back. read more

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The walls are covered with stuffed animals and there are several stuffed animals on display through the lobby. If you are a hunter then this would be a trophy kill wonderland. The lobby area is hunting lodge kind of vibe with lounge chairs, lots of wood trimming and paneling. I saw alot of people kind of hanging out in the lobby for a plane to take them to their hunting spot or some other place. There is a lake right out the back door where you can watch sea planes take off and land non stop. I was told this is the busiest seaplane airport in the country, maybe the world? We ate in the restaurant overlooking the water and it was meh. The server was really nice but the food was mediocre and pretty pricey. read more

We are staying at the Lakefront hotel be sure my husband has a conference there. It's an old hotel. The walk to our room took us on a winding hallway. The room is big and comfortable. We didn't get a nice view but still beautiful with all the snow. The lake is frozen so there are no planes taking off and landing the Flying Machine serves up a delicious breakfast. Haven't had another meal there yet. Our waitress was very friendly. The front desk staff totally ignored us when we wanted to check in. We know that we were early but have the decency to at least acknowledge us. We paid for and early check in and a late check out $50 each and it wasn't even in the system. read more

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Anyone looking for a quiet and nice place that's central to Anchorage, yet far enough away to avoid the crime, should come here. The service is wonderful, the food in the bar and restaurant is good and they have a free shuttle with great drivers 24/7. Dog friendly and kept up well for taking Alaskan winter beatings! read more

The photos for the property are very misleading. My heart sank as I walked past the garbage and questionable poop on the walkway and into a lobby that was 100 degrees. The carpet throughout was in need of a serious vacuum and just plain dirty. My room contained two beds that were hard lumpy cheap mattresses. The carpet was dirty and matted and all the furniture was covered in a heavy dust. With that said I slept on top of sheets in my travel clothes and checked out first thing in the morning. It's sad because you can see the hotel was once a gem of a property now it's just a thrift shop version of its former self. I will add the staff was courteous and helpful read more

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Ugh. If it wasn't for a conference being held here that I was attending there is no way I'd stay here. The picture on their website must have been taken 50 years ago. Today, this so-called lakefront hotel is out-dated with rooms that need new carpets, furniture, beds, etc. A full remake is needed. Then, the service. What service? It took an hour and 3 calls to the front desk to get a hair dryer to replace the one I had which was burned out. There's much more negative feedback that I could provide but, but the bottom line is - I cannot recommend this place at all. read more

Concerned about STAFF as I have tried to call many times to double check my reservations for a group of us who will be staying here-- concerned-- Hope I don't get double billed- I have already spent too much time trying to make reservations-- read more

I don't normally leave many reviews, but the service was extraordinary. Klara was our server. She had exceptional service! Our server was attentive, gracious, and impeccably efficient, ensuring every detail was flawless. Her professionalism and warm demeanor elevated the entire dining experience. Would come back! read more

Pros: Location; 5 mins from the airport Free shuttle Quick and easy check-in Nice size room Restaurant Lake out back Cons: Somewhat outdated (It's Alaska) Walls thin IMO the LakeFront gets 4 stars. I felt satisfied with my choice after seeing other hotels in and around Anchorage. read more

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It's hard to rate this Hotel, as it was our "tour" lodging off the Alaska Railroad. In our case, the train from Seward to Anchorage arrived relatively late and the next day's voyage from Anchorage left early in the morning. That means that when we arrived, it was well past Supper time and in the morning, those breakfast vouchers were too rushed to practically use. The free shuttle from the Airport and check-in were both efficient and friendly. And once up to the room, we found it nicely appointed and with plenty of room to relax or stare at our screens, thanks to good Wi-Fi. Our sleep was comfortable and pleasant, and the early morning shower was hot and strong. Our view was towards the parking lot, and it would have been nice to see the Lake (and the planes) from that side. Maybe this place was a little dated, but for the 7 or so hours we actually stayed here, I was too tired to make too many distinctions. read more

False advertising expensive fail! I booked six months in advance for a lake view....We are stuffed in a hot stinking corner staring at a brown wall. Disgusting! read more

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This is old! Their website is untrue and misleading. Advertised as you can see the seaplanes taking off and landing from your room - BS!!! Only from the fourth floor. Views from the ground and second floors consist of viewing three private residences and not the lake. If we had know prior to our reservation we would not have booked the room for two days. Definitely NOT worth the $650 price tag. No way will we ever stay here again. read more

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Did not help with needs of guest. Asked for simply Tylenol or Aleve and said they didn't have any.. Told me there was a place a few blocks up which wasn't the right answer since it was almost 9, raining and didn't have transportation. May I suggest that you buy some cheap packages of sample or travel size and make them available for purchase(remember you took our cc as we checked in)I'd someone who is feeling miserable. Not good customer's service and surely not the way to make your day. You need to cater to your potential returni g customers. I personally will nit read more

This hotel was a last minute booking from Hotwire.com. Upon arrival I thought the hotel looked super cute but when I got up to my floor, the carpet is in dire need of cleaning, there was trash in the hallway from the previous guest and my sheets had stains on them. I also noticed that the sink filled up with water as I was brushing my teeth. The best part is they have a restaurant here and they do free shuttle to the airport. I also loved the stuffed animals in the lobby! read more

Do not recommend. Carpets dirty. Furnishings resemble website photos only with the most generous interpretation. Air conditioning is a window unit. If you have to stay for a night it is serviceable. The bar/restaurant is pretty. read more

Very cozy and comfortable and the fitness room is pretty fleshed out My weight is none of your business please do not ask read more

Stayed at the Lakefront for one evening after flying into Anchorage for a little road trip. Check in was super simple and the one of the first things they asked was if I have a floor preference. My only preference was a good nights sleep on the eve of my birthday. I requested any floor but not near any children if possible. I'd stay here again if in town. I'm sure it's a prime spot in the summer months. Lots of taxidermy here, so if that sort of thing freaks you out - maybe skip an Alaska trip ;) or keep it to where the animals are alive. Felt a little like night at the museum downstairs when I wandered down to see if the restaurant had soup (they didn't). It was very quiet end of October but served its purpose - got on the road early the next morning to head out to Homer. read more