The Best Hotels in Juneau, Alaska
Juneau provides a gateway to Alaska’s greatest adventures, whether you’re hoping to marvel at stunning blue glaciers, spot a whale breaching, or reel in your own Pacific salmon. Nearby hotels keep the state’s wild past in mind, with hints of the frontier town coming through without compromising modern age comforts. Experience the wild natural beauty of Alaska first-hand – from towering mountains to icy blue glaciers. These are the best places to stay in Juneau.
Black Bear Inn
Inn
Four miles from downtown Ketchikan, the Black Bear Inn is the only luxury waterfront inn in the area. There are four suites, each with private entrances, fireplaces, and, often, ocean views. Alternatively, book a one-bedroom condo or The Bunkhouse cabin for a little more privacy. Inside the main building, you’ll find a hand-built fireplace and a game library. But don’t skip the experience of bringing the day’s catch back to the outdoor kitchen, which is set to steam fish or cook crab, dining with a water view, and kicking back by the firepit.
Cape Fox Lodge
Lodge
Built by indigenous Alaskans, right at the rim of the Tongass National Forest’s stretches of cedars, hemlocks, and spruces, this lodge brings just enough rustic sensibilities to its rooms to remind you that you’re at the edge of the wilderness. Native art and artifacts are displayed in the lobby, and the tlingit (pronounced klin-kit) tradition of sharing abundance spills over into the hotel restaurant menu. Think cedar plank salmon, reindeer sausage, and fries dripping with candied bacon and cheddar.
Four Points by Sheraton Juneau
Hotel
Crisp, clean furnishings in these rooms leave the massive ocean views to do the talking. Stay steps from the marina and the Golden Square Mile’s shops, restaurants, and museums. Pile the whole crew into one of the enormous booths at McGivneys Sports Bar Grill for can’t-miss cocktails and crabcakes. The 24-hour fitness center is stocked with stationary bikes and treadmills for those still seeking an aerobic boost after whale watching or browsing the history and art exhibits at the Alaska State Museum.
Ramada by Wyndham Juneau
Hotel
These pet-friendly rooms are equipped with a mini-fridge, coffee maker, and microwave, as well as a separate seating area in some suites. The onsite restaurant, T.K. Maguire’s, will send a plate of prime rib right to your door. Free parking is among the perks here, as is the close proximity to Juneau International Airport.
Alaska’s Capital Inn
Bed and Breakfast, Hotel
Best Western Grandma’s Feather Bed
Hotel
Westmark Baranof
Hotel
Pearson’s Pond Luxury Inn & Adventure Spa
Boutique Hotel, Spa Hotel, Hotel, Luxury
This is an updated version of an article originally written by Pauline Pechakjian.