Hatcher Pass Lodge offers a great get away location with world class views. There is a nice blend…read moreof locals and tourists and a fun energy within the Lodge. Weekends often offer live music and there is a perfect variety of food and drink options. Winter offers a warm stove and cozy environment whether wrapping up your day or a side trip up the mountain for some winter viewing and relaxation. There's never a shortage of people having fun, playing games, singing song with the band or even a dog to pet And my apologies, I didn't get any pictures from today's excursion

Ordered two pies to go and said no ice cream, didn't realize they didn't listen until I'm 30…read moreminutes away and now my pie is soup. Also thought it was super strange to not allow people to bring water bottles inside?

My family and I were looking for extended-stay lodging from Feb 1st - April 1st 2021. We were…read moremoving to Alaska from the lower 48, and needed a place to live while in the process of purchasing a house. I had contacted Karen Harris, the owner of Alaska Garden Gate BnB, in December 2020 and secured our reservation for an extended stay. Karen informed me in late January 2021 that it was possible the property would sell during our reservation dates, but that she was doing everything she could to ensure current guests could stay as long as possible, and that future reservations were honored. We checked into the Cottonwood Cottage on Feb. 1st. 2021 with no problems. During our stay, we were given notice that both property appraisals and inspections were taking place and were asked for our patience and understanding. I had email Karen multiple times to clarify our reservation and status of the property's ownership. Karen again responded that the contract and sale had not been finalized and she would let me know. On the morning of February 10th, Karen called to informed me that we needed to vacate the property within 24 hrs due to the sale of the property. Karen stated that the new owners were not going to continue with a BnB business, and that they required all long-term tenants and short terms guests to leave immediately. We complied with the abrupt request and thankfully found alternative lodging the same day. However, we were subsequently charged extra nights through Feb 13th. While a refund was provided for those extra nights; based on Alaska Garden Gate BnB's February 19th Facebook post, they are actively taking reservations through March 16th. While Alaska Garden Gate BnB will no longer be an active business come March 16th, I would not recommend any individual to do current or future business with an owner and company who treats their guests with such blatant disrespect and deceit.

We stayed here for a night during our Alaska trip. First, we were totally impressed with the…read moreambience, amazed with garden and cottage set up to such a great detail. We checked before arriving in, on check-in timings and other details to make sure we get the keys and other things in case if we get delayed. We took room for 4 people, so it came with double bunk beds with one bottom queen with rest single beds. Room was decent side with modern bathroom in an apartment style. Also, it came with shared kitchen with table, microwave and coffee maker. Dining hall was set up in a ballroom environment with round tables and chairs around it. Also, outdoor dining area is also available. Homemade breakfast is served: * hot oatmeal and blueberries with additional side toppings available - nuts, almonds, sugar, raisins and cranberries - loved it ! * egg omelette with potato stuffed - again loved it * muffins - not well cooked, felt like it was under baked and needs more cooking Other than that, regular store-bought bread with butter, jam was also served. The only complaint is in the morning there were too much noise as rooms are layed out next to each other with very little space which can be annoying if you decide to sleep in little more than others, we can hear people shouting and bathroom noise as well. We would totally come in here any time during our next Alaska trip and recommend it to others.

We were only here for one night and booked it because it was close to airport but if I knew, we…read morewould have spent the whole vacation here. It is a hidden gem and the best B&B we have encountered. It is like your most beautiful home away from home and no detail is overlooked. We loved the Scottish charm and it was an added bonus to have conversations with Gwen and her mom, Sheila and to meet the giant St. Bernard,Bodie

Highland Glen is the nicest place I stayed in in Anchorage . Extremely clean and fancy place. Gwen…read morewas welcoming and outdoor salt water jacuzzi was relaxing and breakfast was yummy. I would go back to this place anytime. You won't regret choosing this place to rest and relax.

The price!!! I'm local and I like to do get aways and visit friends while staying somewhere safe…read more But I can't afford those horrible prices to do it. Those Hilton's think they are such high class trash, And they are not. Get their name off of there and run your business with respect and integrity and you'll succeed. You don't need those people or their name.

We are not done with our stay, but have to give a shoutout to the breakfast staff who managed the…read moreswarm of tourists this morning. Theirs is not an easy job and we truly appreciate their hustle and calm demeanor. We hope the other tourists are letting them know they are appreciated. I had made to order breakfast and it was well made & plated. Hit the spot! We arrived after midnight and all went well. This is no typical Embassy suites. The decor is roomy and compliments Alaska.

Recently stayed here for two nights after finishing up a cruise. The staff was so nice and…read moreaccommodating! We had to stay in the hotel lobby for 5+ hours since our flight didn't take off until 1am. They didn't give us a hard time at all. They helped us with a shuttle. Alicia even offered my bf a blanket while we waited! The food at the bar was yummy and cheap! The room was clean and the location is central to everything. Would stay here again!

To be completely honest, I wasn't thrilled when my husband booked Hyatt House for our Alaska trip,…read moreand our arrival didn't help. The complimentary airport shuttle driver drove in total silence and ignored my greeting--a head nod or a quick recommendation about Anchorage would have gone a long way for a first impression. However, the second we walked into the lobby, the rest of the hotel staff completely changed our minds. ​The front desk team was incredible, allowing us to check in early and placing us on a high floor with a fantastic view that thrilled our kids. Throughout our stay, I was amazed by how hard this entire team works. Staff members were constantly cleaning, warmly greeting guests in the hallways, and accommodating every request with a smile. The breakfast crew in particular deserves major props: even when understaffed and facing impatient, demanding crowds, they handled the morning rush with grace, kindness, and patience. ​The setup is ideal for families--spacious rooms, immaculate cleanliness, and a central location that's just a quick drive to both the airport and downtown Anchorage. By the end of our stay, the genuine warmth of the staff made it hard to say goodbye. ​Pro Tip: Take advantage of their prime location for easy downtown access, and be sure to pack a little extra patience and kindness for the hardworking breakfast team in the mornings!

I was here for two stays in August of 2019 of four nights and two nights. It's a good hotel in an…read moreout of the way location. Bring earplugs for the noise in the halls and planes overhead. The first stay I was in 301, the second in 248. 301 overlooks the parking lot so no great view and parking lot noise. It was at the end of the hall, so limited hallway noise. This is a long hotel, so it can be quite a walk to the elevator from either end. 248 faces the lake and is about half way down the hall from the elevator. Across the hall is a service closet that emits a loud noise - likely the air conditioning/heating system. If you're sensitive to noise, avoid rooms 241, 244, and 246 and note that it may be the same on the 3rd floor. Also the elevator bell is quite loud, so avoid any room with 6- 8 rooms of the elevator if you're sensitive to noise. Breakfast is standard free, carb-heavy hotel breakfast plus eggs and some form of meat each day. Coffee isn't great, so plan to get some out if you like good coffee. Nothing available in the afternoon, not even hot water for tea, to force you to buy something in their snack bar. The good: It's a nice property, looks recently updated. Makes a good first impression. Service was almost uniformly great from the front desk staff and manager. Bed was comfortable and the room was generally clean. Pretty good sound proofing of ceilings, some of walls, not so much of doors and hallways - lots of hallway noise, especially from idiots with a gaggle of children who think the hall is a playground. Proximity to Lake - its' great to walk out the back door and walk around a lake. You'd better love dogs, because there are a lot of them in and around the lake. They have soy milk available at breakfast. The location is far enough from the main airport to get a minimum of noise from there, but there are other noise sources (see below). Not so great: There is nothing nearby to walk to, no services, no stores, just the university and two hospitals. You need a car or ride service if you plan to do anything. They have a snack area with insane prices since you are a captive audience. You'd be better off spending $5 on an Uber to go to the Walgreens which is 5 minutes drive away and stock up on snacks there. All of the doors to the rooms and hallways shut very loudly, like outside doors. Could be easily fixed. Sometimes the staff speak in Tagalog to each other, which can feel rude to guests, even though they don't mean to be rude. When helping a customer in English, the good service rule is to use English with everyone involved in the interaction, don't switch languages. If you do, explain that "I'm asking housekeeping if any other rooms are available" or something like that. As others have mentioned, there is an airport to the north of the hotel that gets traffic, occasionally very loud Army cargo planes, and sometimes helicopters connected to the hospitals. Between that and the noise in the hallways, this is definitely a place to use earplugs unless you can sleep through a racket. I will say it is less noisy than many of the hotels south of downtown, where the planes takeoff and land overhead all day, that is one of the reasons to choose this more out of the way location. A surprising number of folks with children who use the pool don't bother to dry their feet, so there is constantly water on the first floor from the pool door to the elevator and inside the elevator. It makes for a big hazard, easy to slip on. Maintenance tries hard to keep up with it, putting down rugs and mopping, but they can't mop 24 hours a day. If you leave a pool without drying off your feet before going to an elevator, you're an inconsiderate idiot in my book. I wish they could put a metal plate at the pool door and shock folks who don't dry their feet. This is the hotel for the two large nearby hospitals, so you see a good amount of sick people and their families. Some use canes or walkers, some are going for hip replacements, making the water hazard even more concerning. The university is also nearby, so come late August through the school holidays there can be a lot of school related traffic. June - September there is a constant stream of the usual tourists. I saw buses pull up so it maybe part of either cruise or tour traffic. My bill did not agree with the rate quoted when I made my reservation, for some reason central reservations changed the rate, not anyone at the hotel. Be sure to check your bill against your original reservation receipt, you may get overcharged. Manager was very helpful and corrected the errors. Overall a very pleasant stay, rates are high as is the norm in Alaska in summer and earplugs are a must.

Cons- The beds are Stiff and uncomfortable and you can hear everything going on outside most of the…read moreplug-in ports are loose and don't work none of the hand sanitizer dispensers have anything in them most of the staff don't speak any Are foreign and cant speak English. Pros-they have some pretty good breakfast and The front desk was helpful when asking questions

I stayed at Lake Hood Inn in 2014 for 90 days and then again in 2016 for a couple of days. This is…read moreone of the best BNBs to stay at in Anchorage. location is great the Lodge is fantastic. I highly recommend it.

First this is NOT a Bed & Breakfast -- B&Bs serve a hot breakfast, not a continental breakfast…read morethat's nothing more than fruit, bagels, and yogurt. Yes, there's breakfast but it's nothing special and it is not a sit-down hot breakfast. The location is awful. Yes, it's close to the airport so if you need to be close to the airport that's a good thing I guess. But there's nothing other than a gas station and a couple of chain restaurants (McDonalds, etc.) within walking distance. And because it's right on Lake Hood the seaplanes are taking off and landing throughout the day which is VERY loud. If you're hoping for a mid-day nap be sure to bring earplugs. The entire hotel is decorated in a plane/flying theme - it was way over the top in my opinion but I guess that appeals to some people. The rooms are very dated (think early 90s) but clean and comfortable. The prices are really high, it was more expensive than the awesome B&B we stayed in just a few days prior (Wildflower Inn near downtown Anchorage, do yourself a favor and book there), and it didn't even have a full breakfast. The woman (owner?) who checked us in was nice but a bit disorganized. Overall I would not recommend this hotel, there's places that offer much plusher rooms and amazing breakfasts for less cost.

I would give this hotel 5 star if they remember to clean our room daily. For the price we paid…read morehere, clean room is what we expected. Other than that, we enjoyed everything here. Free Parking, free wifi, free breakfast.

Such a lovely hotel. The staff are incredibly helpful and kind. Anthony checked us in and truly…read moresaved us as we were desperate for a place to stay for the nights. His kindness and hospitality gave us the positive boost we needed after traveling all day and being positively exhausted. I highly recommend this place it is clean, nice gym, kind staff, free breakfast, and close to the airport so easy after all that travel.

Went to Alaska for a work trip and had the pleasure of staying in this hotel. Loved it!…read more Parking was plentiful and the lobby was super inviting. Unfortunately didn't have time to try the breakfast though. Checking in was really easy and seamless. The woman who checked me in also checked me out and she was great! Super kind and welcoming. A week or so after, I called the hotel to get a receipt sent to my email and they were able to get it sent right away. The room itself was great. Super clean, lots of towels, great water pressure. My one gripe would be that it was a little cold, even with the temperature turned up. WiFi is pretty fast and the bathtub is huge lol. Would stay here again if I'm ever in the area.

We had such a hit or miss experience with Dimond Center Hotel during our stay in June 2024…read more Housekeeping - since we arrived after midnight, I really didn't need housekeeping our first morning just hours later so I advised the front desk who put a notation. Housekeeping still came. The second day, after I left the room at 9am, I put up the sign for service and housekeeping never come. It may be due to the fact that the hanger for please make up the room is the same color as please do not disturb. Having different colors on each side may be easier for housekeeping to differentiate. Water - We received a note under our door that they were turning water off for 2 hours but didn't specify the date or approximate time. We thought it was that night so we filled up the tub so we can flush the toilet. It wasn't turned off during the night so we assumed it would be during the day so decided to stay out most of the next day returning after lunch to check. When we returned after dinner at 9pm in hopes of using their tub, we found another note under the door that they were shutting it off from 11pm-1am, preventing us from soaking in that tub but only able to take a quick shower. It would be great if they gave us a time frame with our original note the night before. But everything wasn't a miss at this hotel. The breakfast was good and staff friendly and attentive to ensure the food was filled and tables cleaned. It was great that the shuttle ran into Downtown and not just the airport, so we didn't have to take the bus to and from downtown until we got a car. But overall, it was underwhelming considering we paid the most here out of our three accommodations in Alaska.

Friendly staff right off the bat. Greeting and welcome would come to expect from a Courtyard…read moreproperty. Great check in, welcome gift and upgrade...kudos to management for training on Bonvoy elite levels. I know I cite this repeatedly in my (positive) hotel reviews, but my room was clean, safe and comfortable. They have a bistro and bar, both were excellent service and solid products. I tilt to the bar staff, because my only experience with the bistro was for coffee. Didn't love the breakfast Buffett options, and in a cramped service space. When I come back to Anchorage, I will definitely stay here when fling in/out. Really good Courtyard property.

We still enjoy our stays at this Courtyard Marriott near the Ted Stevens International Airport. It…read moreis a convenient place to stay on our trips out of Alaska. The rooms and public access areas are regularly updated and maintained and we appreciate the general cleanliness. Rates during High Tourist Season can be pricey; but the easy access from the airport makes it worthwhile to us.