The Best Hotels to Book in Alaska, USA

Airport adjacent and close to the city center, the Lakefront Anchorage takes convenience to an ultra-cool level. Watching the hundreds of seaplanes land and take off from Lake Hood is a show in itself, especially when you’re sitting on the side of Lake Spenard splitting a basket of fish and chips with your friends at the Fancy Moose Lounge. The Mt McKinley suite will wow your entire crew with its separate living and dining areas, giving everyone their own space.

The Four Points by Sheraton Juneau is in the only US city where you can walk to a glacier from your hotel without leaving city limits. This Golden Square Mile hotel invites you to get loud and lively with karaoke at its bar. Not one for song and dance? Get an early start with a complimentary breakfast, then head out onto the Gastineau Channel for a whale-watching tour or hop on the Perseverance Trail to explore beyond city limits.

There’s no need to fear the Wolf’s Den at Kenai Peninsula Suites; it’s actually one of its finest pet-friendly cabins. Amazing views of Kachemak Bay can be spotted from this subterranean cabin, though you can get a bird’s-eye view of the bay and the mountains from the private deck of the rustic Eagle’s Nest cabin. You’ll sleep a little more than 2mi (3km) from downtown Homer, though you might see a few furry neighbors walk or fly by while you’re hanging out in the hot tub.

A full kitchen and separate living room are standard in each suite at the Hyatt House Anchorage. If you don’t feel like cooking or eating alone, H Bar has a sip and snack menu with cocktails and appetizers. Step outside and appreciate a scene like no other – a bustling city surrounded by majestic mountains and with locals on two legs and four making their way through the streets. Imagine seeing an actual bear on your way to Bear Paw Bar & Grill.

Ready yourself for an adventure in Denali National Park by making the riverside McKinley Chalet Resort your base. Wake up on the banks of the Nenana and inhale a breath of fresh Alaskan air from your balcony. The grab-and-go espresso bar will perk you up just in time to catch the free shuttle to the entrance of Denali. Afterward, return to devour caribou burgers and swipe through your amazing photos at Karstens Public House.

You’ve never seen an oceanfront hotel in Alaska like the Homer Inn and Spa. Book a seaside spa room and stare at the mountains over the water from your bed, private hot tub or private balcony or deck. A sauna, a solar tepidarium, a hydrotherapy area and a self-care yurt will pamper you from dawn to dusk. If you want to add another unforgettable experience to your trip, book a bear safari, where you’re guaranteed to see these amazing animals in the wild.

You’re in luck when you touch down at the Landing Hotel – two of the best restaurants in Ketchikan are right next to the lobby. Enjoy breakfast all day at the Landing Restaurant, or taste the freshest seafood in Alaska at Jeremiah’s Pub. If you’d rather eat your way through the whole city, the hotel courtesy shuttle service will gladly take you anywhere within city limits. Thank goodness for the refrigerator in your suite; you’re going to have plenty of leftovers.

Go ahead and cross off barbecuing under the Northern Lights off your bucket list with help from the Totem Hotel and Suites. You’ll feel at home in its private cabins the moment you set your bags down. The kitchen, dining room and covered porch will tempt you to stay in and witness the aurora borealis. Just know that you’ll have plenty of opportunities to spot the light show even if you’re at the 24/7 gym, walking Dock Point Trail or having a nightcap at Growler Bay Brewing Company.

With views of the Kenai Mountains and Resurrection Bay in every direction, the Harbor 360 Hotel serves up the best sights in Seward from every angle. Grab harbor views over breakfast, from the swimming pool or on your private balcony. Still trying to get the perfect selfie? The complimentary shuttle will swing you around town in search of a good photo op. If you want the ultimate snapshot with the beauty of Alaska on full display, ask the concierge to snag you a discounted cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park.