Building has beautiful hanging flowers outside and the carper pattern looked neat and check in…read morearea was inviting. Love the kitchenette that has some stocked cups and pans etc. nice size fridge and freezer too. Very nice to have an inside laundromat that also comes with snack vending machines and a table / tv to relax if desired. Only downside is my couch that folds out as a bed didn't have any extra bedding besides a broken zippered mattress protector.

Aspen Suites Hotel is a dog friendly hotel ($20 per night, per dog) that has a kitchenette that…read moreallows for hotel guest to cook in their room during their travel. My husband and I were traveling to Alaska with our little girl dog (she always travels with us) and so I thought this would be a good hotel to stay in but am thankful that I only booked this place for one night because we had a poor experience. This hotel is across from a plaza with Starbucks and Hilton Garden Inn. We stayed for one night (a Saturday) in a queen suite, which cost me ~$280 for one night. We had arrived earlier in Anchorage than expected and so we called the hotel to ask if our room would be ready. The employee said probably after 12 pm. So later on, we had called around 1:45 pm if a room would be available to check in earlier (check in is at 3 pm). The employee said yes and so we drove over. When we checked in, we were surprised to be told by the employee checking us in that there is no room available yet, even though this was the exact same employee who told us (over the phone) that a room was available. We ended up waiting in the car until 3. So at 3 pm, we finally checked in. Got the luggage dolly and headed up to the second floor. However, the room we went in had a very, very strong smell of mold, mildew and a chemical cleaning smell. My husband was already out of patience by then and so we headed back to the front desk. Another employee said that we could only be placed in this room because the 2nd floor is the pet floor... but since there is no other rooms she refused to give us another room. After some arguing from my husband, we were placed in another room, but on the first floor (right next to the laundry room. Yes there are coin operated washers and dryers in this hotel). This room was clean and did not have a odor but it was annoying to hear the laundry room door slam throughout the day and part of the evening. A few days after we had checked, I saw on my credit card bill that I was over charged a pet fee for our stay. But at least the manager I spoke to on the phone was able to credit me back the fee. But find it to be annoying that I was over charged (again we only stayed one night) and had to call to reverse the charge. I also glad that I always like to check my credit card transactions regularly to catch things like this. The room itself was fine and space was comfortable for 2 people and a pet. But was expecting much better service.

I've seen some other reviews complaining about the neighborhood. Yeah, you're in North Anchorage…read morenext to a dead mall, a trailer park, and Home Depot, and it kind of feels like an industrial wasteland, but I didn't feel the least bit unsafe in any way in more than a week of staying here. We got a room with two queen beds. The room was clean and comfortable. There's a kitchenette and a table and chairs, which is nice considering how long we were staying. The room was quiet and contemporary and the beds comfortable. The staff has been super friendly and helpful in every interaction, and the security glass in the lobby I saw mentioned in some other reviews was actually removed during our stay. My only real beef is that we seem to have been in one of two rooms in the whole place where the only thing we can see out the window is other windows. That's not great but not at all a dealbreaker.

I visited a friend staying here 2 separate times. While a handsome building from the outside I was…read morevery alarmed & uncomfortable walking into the lobby. Felt like a prison.The 'check-in desk' was grossly impersonal, being separated by a ceiling high glass window with a small hole for communications. NOT welcoming at all. The floors & rooms were ok, clean & overall drab. I am uncertain why this hotel operates in this manner.

i've never stayed here. I've checked it out a couple of times but it's always been booked. I've had…read morea couple legislators stay there and they love it. They rave about the breakfast spread. It's convenient to a couple of great restaurants close to the Captain Cook and the Voyager Inn wonderful place.. highly recommended C.C. Yes Sanderson good. North Pole. Alaska

This quaint Inn has a great breakfast spread, (Thank you, Star), clean rooms, laundry facilities…read moreavailable, easy check in and check out, kind proprietors and staff and great view of Cook's Inlet from some of the rooms. The details like eye masks, irons, hair dryers, the softest sheets and most comfortable beds, pleasant courtyard and bike rental shop right next store make this location comfortable and just right for a stay in Anchorage. Thank you, Loreen for your helpfulness. I must mention, they have a gluten free toaster, cutting board and knife for those of you who care and gluten free bread. For me that was helpful and such a kind gesture. Thank you.

I stayed 5 nights when volunteering for the Iditarod. The hotel was extremely clean, well run and…read moreall the staff were helpful and professional. The room was comfortable. I felt extremely safe, actually safer than staying at a Hilton or Sheraton where lots of people are constantly coming and going and no one is paying attention. It was also great to have a kitchen with a full set of pots cooking implementd etc. I recommend the place highly. The hotel was within a 20 minutes walk to Anchorage downtown.

It was very clean and the staff was nice. Darker curtains are needed because of the light and would…read morelike less noise from the outside road. Bring eye mask and heavy duty earplugs. Good value overall! P.S. the office cat died

So for a last minute place to stay, the Bent Prop Inn and Hostel was decent. Unfortunately I just…read morecouldn't shake the bizarre welcome we received. After driving from Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, we realized we needed a place to stay for the night as we were flying out of Anchorage at 9am the next morning. So, once we got cellular service back, I looked up some hostels in the downtown Anchorage area and called Bent Prop Inn. The phone call went something like this, Me: "Do you have availability for tonight for two people?" Bent Prop Inn (BPI): "Yes, would you like a four bed dorm room or an eight bed dorm room?" Me: "Are they the same price?" BPI: "Yes, both rooms are $30 per night, per person." Me: "Great! How about the four bed dorm room." BPI: "Ok, I will put you down, come by anytime." Awesome! Another night we didn't have to sleep in the car!!! So when we were finished eating at Snow City Cafe, we ventured over to the hostel to check in. What a mistake. Arriving at 3:42pm, we were told that check in didn't start until 4pm and we were more than welcome to sit and hang out on the couch directly in front of their registration desk. Uh, awkward, no thanks. We returned to our rental car and drove around a bit. When we asked where we could park upon returning to the hostel, the young lady at the front desk told us she wasn't sure because she didn't have a car. Um, whether you have a car or not, you should be able to recommend a place for guests to park. Upon reviewing their website for this review, it says parking is available for $4 a day. I wonder where that was! I know I could have (and should have) explored the hostel myself but it would have been really nice if we were informed about the free WiFi, kitchen area, and other amenities when we checked in. The rooms and bathroom were both clean. It was kind of weird that the janitorial staff were cleaning at like 7 or 8pm and that there was a person sleeping on the couch behind the check in desk. I loved the ability to walk to downtown Anchorage if I went left but didn't quite feel comfortable walking to the right. Like I said before, it was a place to stay and it was very A-OK.

We stayed at Bent Prop on our first and last night in Alaska. The first evening we had reserved a…read moreprivate room. It was exceptionally simple, with a bed and one side table, but our bathroom was right outside the door, and they provided towels for us. It was quiet, inexpensive and just what I expected from a hostel. On our last night in Alaska, EVERY hotel in Anchorage was booked solid (I wish I was exaggerating, but we made calls for hours). We stopped back into Bent Prop and even though they were nearly full, they put us in separate bunk rooms (women's and men's). The bunk room was tight for sure, with 6 girls, a lot of luggage, and people coming in and out frequently - but, pretty typical hostel. What impressed me about Bent Prop was the staff. On both our evenings, the staff were SO friendly and went above and beyond to help us. If you are on a budget, this a great place to stay.

I give this place 5 stars because it was exactly what I was expecting. If you're hoping for room…read moreservice and fancy hotel services, this isn't your spot. But if you're looking for a cheap, no frills motel with the friendliest staff possible, stay here. It's perfect for dirtbag mountaineers or others looking to save a buck. Plus, it's walking distance to amh, rei, coffee shops and Gwennies.

**BED BUG ALERT**…read more okay so you now how when you go to a hotel the sheets usually are clean, new and matching? Well that's not how they do it at the Spenard. the sheets were floral, solid, mismatched and looked about 15 years old. That I was going to grin and bear. The ciggerate burns and rips in the comforter I was going to grin and bear. The dangling lightbulb instead of a normal lamp I was going to just turn a blind eye to. The old microwave on a foldout and the holes in the bathroom door I was looking past. The "Adults Only" store right next door was difficult to look past, but hey it was just going to be one night and i'd find somewhere else tomorrow, right? So now to the bed bug discovery...I was sitting up in the bed at about 1AM - unwilling to bring myself to lay in the sheets. I was sitting for only ten minutes in the light of the room till a bug comes scampering across my shoulder...I tried to capture it on a piece of paper and right when it hit the paper it moved at an unprecidented speed - so i squished it. I thought it might be a tick but I wasn't sure. I looked up bed bugs on my phone and was horrified to find out that it was infact a bed bug. When I showed the evidence to the owner/employee she said, "Oooooh, that's a BIG ONE!!" I got the heck out of there and found the most wonderful hotel down the street - Eagle...something was in the title. I will definitely go back to that one. Things you need to know about bed bugs: 1:they only feast on human and animal blood. 2:They can survive up to a year without eating. 3:They usually onl come out in the dark but in some cases (like mine) can be seen in the light. 4: You can only be sure you have an infestation if you physically see one. 5:They are nearly impossible to get rid of - exterminators even have problems with them. 6:you will likely bring them home with you if you encounter them. 7:They come out in the hundreds in the night and eat their sleeping victims like a gift from hell.

We are so impressed with Eagle River Lodge! Clean, new and so cute! We booked online with ease…read more Convenient to restaurants and gasoline. Recommend.

What a fabulous place! What a lovely hostess!…read more I hope to return and enjoy the clean comfortable stay, delicious breakfast , and visiting with the friendly , helpful, proprietress again soon!

At first glance we were very skeptical. And make sure you know that there are no rooms on the main…read morelevel he'll always have to do is set of about seven stairs either up or down. The place is decorated very eclectic, and the lady who runs the place is very accommodating and very pleasant. Their grandson helped us with our luggage to get it down the stairs into the room. We did eat breakfast there twice and it was a nice hot breakfast and they were very happy to help. Place was reasonably clean, and just so you know there is no air-conditioning and it was rather warm those days but after I talk to our relatives they said very few places in Alaska have air conditioning for obvious reasons lol. All in all our room was very ducky, LOL, and if we were ever in the area and needed a place for a night we would probably stay there again.