Great venue for our wedding. Excellent facilities and great people to work with. Thank you!!!read more

This is a beautiful venue! I came here twice during my visit to Alaska: once for a wedding…read morerehearsal and then for the wedding! There's a nice boardwalk that encircles the pond which is filled with lily pads. As we walked around the lake we saw baby ducks swimming which just added to the serenity of the nature outside. Inside the venue there's a kitchen/bar and an upstairs area which was used by the bridal party to get ready - and hide from the groom! Views from the balcony are just beautiful! Flowers, trees and mountains. It's really breathtaking! You are responsible for cleaning up and table decor. The owners were very kind! My favorite thing was he fact that with the customers consent, they will donate the center pieces to the nursing home nearby.

My husband and I got married here in June of this year after a year and a half of planning. We…read morefound it through a wedding fair (pre-Covid) and what enticed us about this venue was the "all inclusive" aspect. Having been in several weddings before, the allure of being able to have everything in one place and the inclusion of services provided was attractive. The venue itself is beautiful. It was very nice to have our friends and family in one place with the flexibility of being able to stay the night. Sitting down by the river on the metal dock brought us a wonderful sense of peace amid the chaos of putting the production of a wedding together. Our problem mainly lies with the wedding package. I would recommend to anyone renting this venue to get your wedding necessities elsewhere. I promise you, it will be far cheaper to rent tables, chairs, linens, and dinnerware from a rental service in Kenai or Soldotna. We paid $2500 for the above listed items (with set up and clean up services) which were not received with additional fees being quoted for moving items from the ceremony to the reception (approximately 500 feet) the day of. When we brought our concerns to the general manager it took over two months to get a response. I felt that over the year and a half leading up to our wedding we had build up a good rapport with him so I was surprised that It took so long to hear back. When we did receive the answer it was dismissive and defensive with a comment of "our expectations were too high". This was incredibly disappointing. When you spend a decent sum of money on services in the expectation that they will be provided and some of the services are not, you expect some level of understanding. The view from the property is worth the price of the venue itself but we would highly recommend seeking outside resources and not relying on the venue for the additional wedding services. Especially if you are not looking to add stress on a day meant to be blissful.

From the owner: Alaska Legends Kenai River Lodge is the perfect combination of remote yet convenient for any event…read more There's never been a better mixture of Wilderness and Comfort.

I first discovered rage city through an event they were holding and fell in love- I love vintage…read moreand thrifting, and having a small local business to give my money too over a big corporation is always preferred. I love that they don't exclusively sell vintage, they also curate local artists wares so there is a nice blend of retro and new. The vibes in this shop are also great, I never feel weird browsing around or asking questions, and the folks behind the counter are always very helpful and kind. The prices tend to vary based on what you're buying, but to me seem very fair. Overall I would definitely recommend stopping by, you'll probably find something you didn't know you needed!

From the owner: We are Rage City Vintage. We believe that Anchorage deserves a space for the weirdos and creatives…read moreof all ages in our town to gather, shop and collectively sell their wares. We provide a safe, all-ages space where folks can be themselves. We provide space for our customers to be with their community and shop as well as provide our vendors an affordable retail space to sell their locally made and sourced creative and vintage products. Rage City Vintage is a new store for the old souls and weirdos of Anchorage, AK. We host all ages and intimate concerts, classes, readings, and art shows in our tea lounge. We are a carefully curated retail and event space that creates a safe environment for folks of all ages to live their truth. We also represent 70+ local curators, collectors, makers, and artists in our space.

I have had the pleasure of visiting the PCA two times in the last decade, once to conduct an audit…read moreand more recently to attend a dinner with a member. PCA is kind of an odd place. I have heard stories about how it was quite the place back in the day, but now it just strikes me as odd. They have less oil and gas folks than they once did which speaks to how anchorage has changed, but I never would have expected a baby to appear in the bar of the PCA but it happened. The food is nothing special and the service isn't the quickest but if you want to have an a good place to people watch, this is it!

I'm so happy the PCA is open for lunch again! Before Covid, it was my favorite place in town to…read moretake clients to lunch, and now it's back with even better food! It's private and exclusive, but not in a stuffy or bougie way... more like a quiet place to have a delicious, quick lunch and a meeting, where the staff knows your name and provides excellent service. They have brought back the soup and salad bar, which is the best in town by far. So there's a super quick lunch option for anyone working in midtown, without getting stuck with the same old boxed salads you're used to. If you're in for a bit more of the long haul, the wings, steak bites, pork bellies, and phillys are all outstanding. There seems to be a contingent trying to make the two-martini lunch cool again, and while I will not join them (until 5), I applaud and support their efforts. Still a private club, so not everyone can go, but getting set up as a member is cost effective compared to what I think people might be imagining. Check it out!

A beautiful place to have all events that is so tranquil and convenient. Thank you for the time…read morefor our event.

Cute banquet room perfect for small gatherings. It's well hidden in an odd location... I had no…read moreidea this place existed! I had a conference here this past weekend and even though it was right off A street, everyone got lost trying to find it. Google maps is apparently a big fat liar and sends you on a wild goose chase... But I digress. The Megan Room is a cute location for parties of about a hundred. It even has a nice patio. It is perfect for baby showers, bridal showers, conferences and would even be suitable for small weddings since it has the patio and a small industrial kitchen. There is ample parking as well. This is a nice addition to the largely underserved banquet facility space in town.

What a great new business office building?!!!…read more It has Ciri and Stantec mostly, with a small coffee shop that sells lunch food in the lobby. I mostly go there for Stantec, an architect and engineer firm. Spacious parking lot, on site security, magic elevators, and comfy chairs make the place a joy to visit.

It's a beautiful building off Fireweed and Seward Hwy. I've come here to visit CIRI and to attend a…read moreconference that was held in the Fireweed conference center. I really enjoyed how nice and modern this building is and to what standards it was built to. Not too many buildings can boast LEED and this one proudly can and does. I really enjoyed the Native art that is placed throughout the first floor, and how the lights hanging in the foyer of the lobby looks like salmon strips hanging. Whoever designed this did a great job. There is a Timber Coffee stand in the lobby with a really nice barista serving fine cup of java. Would recommend.

Feeling the stresses of planning your wedding? Wondering how you are going to take care of every…read moreTHING and every ONE the day of the big event? Look no more! I was in this situation. Being a bit of a control freak, I thought I could handle it all, but when the details of the event began to overwhelm me and I finally realized my wedding day itself was going to be consumed with "work", I decided something had to change. I needed a "day of" coordinator. Lorell to the rescue! Whether it is a full-service wedding plan you need or a la carte, Lorell has you covered. Professional, calm and loaded with knowledge, she takes care of every detail from start to finish. There is nothing she can't handle. From the latest trends to old-time classic, she has loads of ideas and is available to you along the way to help you make those important decisions to make that day "yours". No need to look anywhere else! Lorell is a perfect fit for your perfect day. She was for mine!

I could not have had the wedding I had envisioned without Lorell by my side. We hired her as a week…read moreof coordinator, which allowed my husband and I to do most of the planning ourselves (although she was great to bounce ideas off of throughout) and come up with a wedding that was uniquely "us." But, without Lorell, we never could have made it all come together. Lorell allowed us to really be present with my out of town guests the week before the wedding and during the reception. And, she made sure every little detail I had envisioned came together perfectly. To this day, I still don't know if there were any hiccups! Your wedding is probably one of the biggest parties you'll ever throw, so don't try to do it alone! Lorell will make sure everything happens seamlessly so that you and your spouse can just enjoy.

Wonderful place. Such a great center for educational instruction…read more The woods around this area make for a type of oasis in the middle of a very busy city. The woods cannot remove the noise of the city, but it does remove the scar of roads and urban slam. The space itself is clean, and spacious. It is well lit and architecturally, it allows for multiple meetings to go on without overhearing or even really seeing one another. The windows are also super cool. Complimentary coffee and tea available on both floors.

I know what you're thinking. "I ain't no Texas 'earl man!"…read more Well, don't sweat friend. This is a place that BP built to "give back". For you, and for me, and for the entire human race. It's actually a really nice facility. Reminds me of something Howard Roarkian in nature. It's in the woods, and it kinda blends in with the woods nicely. It's blockly. It's blocks on blocks, in the woods. Wood blocks in woods. With long rectangular windows through. Slotted wood blocks in woods. That's why I don't talk about architecture very often. Anyway, as yuppie-quinoa-and-kale-eating-urban-living-trail-running-expensive-stroller-with-suspension-owning-pasty-folks-in-their-upper-30's say: "It's a really nice space" And it's available to use, FOR FREE. I'm not 100% clear on the rules but, the way I understand it is: if you have a non-profit, and you want to use this facility during the week. Then, you can. For free. I go here once a month for the Mountaineering Club of Alaska meetings. If you use it on the Weekends, you gotta pay. Driving into here/finding it is VERY confusing. Make SURE you look at the map I uploaded to the Yelp photos. If you need to be here ON TIME: I HIGHLY suggest you scout it out or come much earlier than your event. You have been warned!

Great location that is close to the train and the seaport. Rooms were very clean. Breakfast was a…read morestandard fare of eggs, pig product, pancakes, cereal and a couple different fruit The only "downside" for me is it's 1.5 miles to downtown. They have a free city shuttle but you can wait for 15-20 minutes for it. If you have a car, which we didn't, thennita not big deal Would I stay here again - absolutely

DISABLED / MOBILITY ISSUE TRAVELERS BEWARE!…read more This hotel does not care about you! I am on a 100 day tour around Alaska and Canada and have travelled through the south eastern islands / marine highway and Haines Junction / Tok by this point with no issue. 5 nights booking. Stated in booking I had mobility issues. Did not check until I arrived then they downgraded me to a room on the second floor via elevator. Would they come get me in an emergency? Would not have chosen this hotel if I couldn't get the advertised room. The given room only had a single handrail in the bathroom a distance from the toilet or sink. The shower was not step-free but mostly step-free. There was no rubber mat. The breakfast was very difficult to use with a walker and there was no assistance. On 3 occasions non disabled guests parked or blocked the disabled spots, raised with front desk, did nothing. On two of those occasions the lots were also full and I had to walk with my walker a significant distance in the rain. They had company vehicles blocking spots preventing me entering and others leaving and when asked if they could move temporarily I was told no. On third occurrence of disabled use/blocking informed them if I see it again I will be contacting police. Supervisor told me he was unaware of these issues which means they must have never raised or discussed them among themselves. He got sarcastic with me and told me I should call the police right now. I said it's your hotel I'm doing you a courtesy by telling you and not calling the police but I will the next time I see it. I left the hotel at this point as I simply don't know if I can park there or trust they would rescue me. DO NOT STAY HERE Attached are some photos showing these issues

I have fond memories of coming here as a child in the 80s so was excited to come back 40 years…read morelater. It's still fun! An adventurous drive up the mountain, a beautiful town set in the middle of the woods, and friendly and outgoing staff. We enjoyed exploring all the small buildings with the endless antiques. No panning for gold for us, but people seemed very into the activity.

We didn't go panning for gold, but lots of people were there doing just that! We just checked out…read morethe history of the place. It's amazing how nothing was every thrown away. Everything is somewhat preserved creating a time capsule. And lovely gardens. It's a beautiful place in the summer. The flowers and water make it an easy way to spend some time here.