Had dinner at the Whistle Stop bar. Menu had changed from what is on their website. You can still order a couple of things from the old menu if you know about them. The Caboose sandwich (portobello mushroom) was great. Generous amount of vegetables and cheese. Fries were fries. Nice crispy pickle spear served with it. Hubby had the cheese quesadilla and there was nothing special about it. Guacamole with it was rather bland. He enjoyed his wings though. The White Golden Rush (alcoholic beverage) was yummy. Prices were pretty par for the course for Alaska. If you get there early enough you can order from the full dining room menu. read more

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Literally cancelled my reservations after seeing how ol' HR Jeff and Supervisor Robyn treat their staff. Even if an employee is 100% calling in sick falsely, you cannot go banging on their door. Shame on her. read more

Horrible, horrible management. The place is nothing special at all, and with the terrible management, it was a MISERABLE trip. Skip this place folks. read more

Tried to sleep, but the manager kept banging on doors nearby and using abusive language.

What? I live in Alaska and I'm saying something POSITIVE about...PRINCESS?! Yes, yes I am. There ain't a lot going on in this part of the state. Glenallen is just barely keeping itself from fading into a ghost town and there isn't much going on in Copper River. There aren't any decent restaurants for...a while. (and even then, I wouldn't exactly call Valdez a culinary mecca...) Anyway, the food here is decent and the views are incredible. It scores most it's points for simply being open when almost nothing else in the area is. Come, have a beer, gawk at Mt Drum (if it's out). Take a break from the road, you deserve it. *NOT OPEN IN THE WINTER* read more

We were making our way around from Anchorage to Fairbanks via Glenn Hwy/Richardson Hwy. There isn't much lodging options in the Glenallen/Copper River area. I am so glad we booked a room here. It was about 12 miles south of Glenallen, and when I said it's virtually in the middle of nowhere, I am not kidding. Once we turned off from the highway as indicated by sign and started our drive up the hill, we did not expect to see such a grand looking lodge awaiting us at the end! The view from the main lobby is breathtaking. Combined with the huge stone fireplace, one can simply chill in the lobby forever. And you may end up in the lobby more often than you expect, as this is the only area with wifi (no wifi access in room). As you may already know, this is part of the Princess Cruises entity. It can get super busy on certain days, or super dead on others depending on cruise schedule. We were the rarity who came here on our own and not as part of a tour package. Room is basic but clean and comfortable. For $99 a night, I think it was of great value. We were visiting during Labor Day week, which is toward the end of the season. I booked directly on their website and prepaid online. We arrived early evening (around 7ish pm) and after a quick check-in, we were able to take a quick hike to Klutina River viewpoint. There are several trails for hiking around the lodge. For food, I was surprised that the pricing is about the same as other places. Since there isn't really anywhere else to go for food, thank you for not jacking up the prices. We had a drink in the bar the night we check-in (closes at 10). $7.50 for a vodka drink isn't all that bad. I also tried their smoked salmon chowder, it was tasty and served as a great late night small meal. We skipped breakfast but had an early lunch in the bar the next day (kitchen opens at 11am) before we headed out. I had the grilled salmon sandwich with fries. Good portion, unfortunately it was slightly overcooked and not as well seasoned as I like. Overall food and service were good enough. There is a laundry room upstairs (right across from our room). $5 a load (wash & dry) and $1.50 for detergent. And there is a little gift shop by the main entrance - good place to get some souvenir. The lodge isn't far from Wrangell St Elias National Park (biggest in the NP system), they offer a shuttle bus from lodge to visitor Center for $5 (assuming you came here as part of a tour group without a car). Overall I highly recommend Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge for your stay in the area especially if the price is right. It was as close to luxury as you can get in the wilderness of Alaska! P.S. It will be closing for winter soon. Check online for their 2019 season. Tip: Even numbered rooms face the mountains - those in the middle of the building have the best view. We had Room 200 and we saw mostly trees (still better than parking lot) read more

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The lodge was okay but nothing to write home about home about. Bed, bathroom, and TV was it. The building needs some maintenance for sure - stained hallway carpets and chipped/scrapped paint - if you pay attention to those kind of details. read more

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We stayed here after having spent a few nights in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, and we are so glad that we did! All of the staff members that we interacted with very friendly, the front desk staff accommodated our schedule change, our room was clean, and the dinner and breakfast we had in the onsite restaurant was very tasty! read more

Living out of my luggage, this was the last of the lodges on the princess tour. Our room was typical double beds with a full bathroom and tv. I spent three nights here and had a good amount of shut eye with no trouble getting my sleep on. Trails, mountains, nature, and rivers surround the lodge so take time to sightsee or go on a hike. In terms of night life, it's nonexistent here except for the hotel bar which shuts down around 10. They also have a dining room which serves until 9 I think. Those are the only options for eats although they are pretty good. Wifi is in the sitting area near the lobby or on the second floor. There are lots of chairs and lounging areas where you can plop up your computer and browse the web. Internet is a bit slow due to the connection so patience is key. Take advantage of the outdoors while you're here because there isn't much to do inside. But that's what Alaska is about: getting in touch with nature! read more

Our stay began on an off-note; our paid reservation was all bolloxed-up, and nobody at the front desk knew why, on a Sunday evening. We were all cordial and polite, but it was an unnecessary aggravation; and we were put up in a much less than desirable ground floor room with a view of the parking lot! What's with that in scenic Alaska?! We're Alaskans, so we weren't devastated, just very disappointed ... so much for a luxury hotel near Copper Center. And, get this, this hotel celebrates Christmas in August with Holiday lights, decorations and muzak! There's a story and rationale for this ... the front desk will tell you all about it. read more

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The Lodge itself is very nice with gorgeous views of the mountains. The rooms are fairly basic, but clean and comfortable. My reasoning for 2 stars is the repeated terrible interactions we had with the wait staff. One shining star in the sea of rudeness was Marvin, who was very friendly and an excellent waiter. Every other person we interacted with in the bar and in the restaurant were absolutely rude to the customers and to each other. The guy running the bar, very tall and heavyset, was a jerk to the guy he was working with, who was obviously trying his best, and even worse to a young girl whose order came out wrong. He told her, "YOU said you wanted wings!" and refused to correct her order. The parents were so stunned, the dad just traded the daughter meals. We purposely didn't eat dinner in the bar area because that guy was still there. Also, the food is overpriced and meh. Everything was overcooked, just like other reviews have said. Do better Princess. read more

Just finished and service was great. Food was also good. We had a little confusion in the bar but that was due to untrained staff and that wasn't the servers fault. Supervisor should have new servers mirror them for a week or so, so that they are properly trained. I had the seafood trio which was ok. It was a little over cooked. Other people at the table mostly had steaks all were slightly over cooked. My crab cake appetizer was very good. All salads were fresh and crisp. All of our deserts were very good. I will update my review tomorrow being as I am here for 2 days. read more

This was a great place to stay The lobby has huge panoramic windows overlooking the Wrangell-St. Elias mountain range. The rooms were nice and many have a great view! The restaurant was nicely done, the food good, and they serve a good breakfast. Enjoy the view in one of the comfortable lounge chairs in the lobby with an after dinner coffee or glass of wine. The view is truly stunning. A great place to start or end your day. read more

Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge - View from the Main Lodge - Hotels Near Me - Copper Center, Alaska

So I live about 90 miles from this... and in AK that isn't far. Me and my girlfriends drive up for "brunch" & explorations... arrive just before 10am! The hostess says " whoa, you barely made it" then seats us in a CRAP location! Not even by the massive windows overlooking the mountains & treetops despite their being loads of room--STRIKE 1. We are served coffee... then the hostess and waitress chat it up and waitress comes to us and says "so the only thing you can eat now is the buffet, would you like to speak to my manager"... what the hell? STRIKE 2! We hear the clinking of dishes and staff putting stuff up and the waitress adds " well the kitchen is all closed up already so ( shrugging shoulders and hands up here) ". What I'm getting at is that this place isn't really open as advertised. STRIKE 3. This was first and last experience with this poorly run place, I'll continue to take my cash to COPPER CENTER ROADHOUSE across the highway! Not that my money will affect you Princess Lodge... but I'm hoping at least 1 person will think twice before being mishandled by your facility. read more

Such a beautiful view and gorgeous lobby! The restaurant is great. Nice selection of food and I'm a veggie and I had a great meal. Very nice service, the servers were attentive and friendly. read more

Nice place. Its all about tourism for sure. WIFI is completely a waste of time so don't try to reach anyone while your here or send anything. food at the restaurant is SO SO don't get the beef wellington. they don't know how to cook it. tried twice and yuck. uncooked both times. Rooms were hot UGH... not enough plugs as always. "pet peeve" NO Microwave to make you eat downstairs. If you're on a package with vouchers....make SURE they don't charge the "credit card on file" for your stay. I JUST happened to take a look at my overall vacation expenditures and came across $386.00 charge for a two night stay. OUCH glad i looked huh? they were very nice to reverse the charges but think how many people don't look at their credit card statement? Stay vigilant my friends read more

This lodge is a beautiful property located just outside Copper Center. It sits on a bluff with beautiful majestic views of the Wrangell- St. Elias National Park. It is associated with the Princess Cruise Line, but you don't have to book a cruise to enjoy this lodge. The room rates are reasonable, and the rooms are clean and well appointed. The lodge itself is very pretty with a two story lobby. The lobby has a fireplace and large windows. There is lots of comfy seating, books and board games for loan. Outside there is shuffle board, horseshoes and hiking trails with overlooks. The front desk will book activities for you- we booked a rafting trip, and they came to the hotel to pick us up. The onsite dining is terrific- you can choose from a casual bar or more formal dining. The breakfast buffet and the made to order omelets off the menu were delicious, and dinner at the bar also very delicious. The menu had a variety of sandwiches, appetizers, salads and main entrees. They have a nice variety of wines, cocktails and beers on tap. The staff has been extremely pleasant. You can tell they enjoy working here and meeting people from all over the world. Totally recommend!! read more

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Our room and bathroom were perfectly fine. The hotel is located on a beautiful piece of property overlooking the Alaskan Range. There are a couple of walking trails around the hotel that also provide beautiful views of the river and the mountains. Do not eat at their restaurant. Last night both our meals were unacceptable. My wife had herb crusted rock fish which was frozen, not fresh and the vegetables were over-spiced with black pepper. My crab legs were served cold and did not taste particularly fresh. My vegetables were also inedible due to massive amounts of pepper on them. The breakfast buffet was also disappointing. The eggs were lousy, the pancakes were rubbery, French toast was tasteless, and the biscuit was not flavorful. The orange juice tasted as if it came out of a can. The only good things we found were the steel cut oats, yogurt, and bacon. read more

Wonderful place! Beautiful inside and out. Lovely views and great food!!! So quiet !!!

I must update my review as the air did eventually come on line and work. but I became VERY ill with a horrible horrible kidney infection. the hotel did get me into the nearest medical clinic ASAP where they were incredible so.... thank you princess lodge for doing that and they did call and check on me. read more