Prince William Sound
As close to luxurious as Cordova gets, this fishy place overhangs Orca Inlet and is affiliated with the eponymous restaurant and bar. Some of the tidy…
Must-see hotels in Alaska
Ketchikan
Built in 1927 as a hotel and renovated several times since, the Gilmore has 34 small, sometimes-dark rooms that don't really emulate the grand downstairs…
Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park Campground
Kodiak Island
Four-and-a-half miles northeast of Kodiak, this park has 13 wooded sites in a delightfully mossy forest. A few are walk-in, and feel very secluded. Trails…
Juneau
Located within easy walking distance of downtown attractions, this handsome all-suites hotel is Juneau’s best deal in midrange accommodations. The 73…
Kodiak Island
Kodiak’s largest and most upscale motel is downtown and has 81 rooms along with a fine restaurant, outdoor hot tub and airport-shuttle service. Suites run…
Skagway
This motel in an old army barracks is one of Skagway's better bargains and the 38 rooms are nicer than outside appearances indicate. It's just far enough…
Kennicott River Lodge & Hostel
The Interior
A short walk back from the road’s end is this handsome two-story log lodge with private and dorm cabins. Amenities include a great communal kitchen and…
Prince William Sound
There are eight rooms with kitchenettes and eight more with full kitchens at this utilitarian but perfectly comfortable motel, which fills a hole in…
Homer
Located just to the north of Tutka Bay in Sadie Cove. This wilderness lodge offers cabins, sauna, icy-cold plunge pool for use after or during your sauna,…
Fairbanks
A northerly branch of the Marriott empire, Springhill Suites is renovated and offers clean, bland rooms spiced up with local artwork. You can't beat the…
Talkeetna
This excellent hostel is a converted, cozy house with clean rooms that feel like they're in your favorite grandmother's guesthouse. There's a friendly…
The Interior
Located on the banks of the Tonsina River, the Tonsina is a cut above your average Alaskan roadhouse. Rooms are an appealing mix of woodsy country accents…
Haines
One of six Aspen hotels in Alaska, this slick building offers rooms more akin to studio apartments, all equipped with kitchenettes and comfortable sofas…
The Interior
This pretty property, at Mile 111.5, consists of three nicely appointed cabins situated on a lovely slope of Sheep Mountain. There are great views out to…
Seward
Located 12 miles southeast of Seward near Fox Island in a lush little cove, this place is accessible by kayak or water-taxi only. There’s a shared kitchen…
Anchorage Region
At Mile 11.5 of Glenn Hwy, with beautiful walk-in sites. The river runs closest to the shady sites in the ‘Rapids’ section. Keep in mind this is one of…
Homer
These log cabins sit in a sort of suburban utopia: a wide expanse of lawn has views of Kachemak Bay over neighborhood rooftops. While they feel a bit…
Fairbanks
North of downtown, this spacious inn literally occupies a square block of turf. The owners are easygoing with bountiful advice on what to do around…
Anchorage Region
Almost two-dozen clean and cozy one-room cabins line up in tidy rows facing the Knik River (steep discounts for shoulder season). An excellent restaurant…
Kenai Peninsula
Set above gurgling Bear Creek, this cozy collection of spruce cabins brings you closer to the zen-entranced forest surrounding Hope. There's a hot tub on…
Kenai Peninsula
This is the town's top luxury spot, drawing blue-chip anglers and honeymooners. It has plush rooms, custom adventure and fishing packages, and some rooms…
Clearwater State Recreation Site
The Interior
With 17 wooded and well-spaced sites, most overlooking the peaceful Clearwater Creek, this is a lovely little spot to spend a night. The site is 13 miles…
Southeast Alaska
One of several USFS cabins in the impressive Thomas Bay area, 20 miles from Petersburg and north of LeConte Bay on Frederick Sound’s east side. You'll…
Talkeetna
You're spoiled for accommodation choice here. Options include a rustic-chic cabin, tastefully appointed rooms in a main house, a comfy entire-home rental,…
Alaska
The Aurora overlooks Colleen Lake and is located almost a mile from the airport. It's newer and larger than the Prudhoe Bay Hotel and comes with some…
The Interior
Just 2.5 miles west of Tok, this B&B has rustic yet surprisingly sharp and modern rooms, private balconies and big breakfasts served in a homey family…
Kenai Peninsula
Located where the Russian and Kenai Rivers merge, this place is beautiful and incredibly popular when red salmon are spawning; you’ll want to reserve one…
Seward
This waterfront B&B has fabulous two-story views of Resurrection Bay from the large living room. There are two well-done rooms (neither with ocean views)…
Anchorage
This converted apartment building rests on a quiet street with 31 spacious suites that include full kitchens and separate living and bedroom areas. Many…
Sitka
The business traveler’s favorite has 106 rooms and suites, a central location, a fine restaurant and bar with views of the harbor and room service.
Denali National Park & Preserve
The last lodge on Park Rd, this is a great-looking place on the banks of Moose Creek with comfortable modern cabins and common areas. Transport, meals and…
Skagway
A purpose-built B&B that's more like a motel with the comforts of home. Six large rooms have their own private entrance on a wraparound porch. If you hook…
The Interior
In a glacier-view setting that’s as pretty as the name implies, this family-run place at Mile 109.5 has a cozy and personal atmosphere. The owners also…
Kenai Peninsula
This place has seven hand-hewn log cabins (all but one with shared bathroom) surrounding a beautiful pond and burbling creek. You'll love the cozy fires…
Anchorage
On the edge of downtown, this 4000-sq-ft home sits on a bluff overlooking Cook Inlet and Mt Susitna in the distance. Four rooms have shared bathrooms…
Seward
This is just off the tidal trail between Tonsina Point and North Beach in Caines Head State Recreation Area, 4 miles from the Lowell Point trailhead. This…
Juneau
Fancy camping on the site of an old Tlingit village? Then head 2 miles west of the ferry terminal on Glacier Hwy to this first-come, first-served USFS…
Kenai Peninsula
Large windows look onto the harbor from this weather-beaten waterfront cabin just south of the harbor. It sleeps up to six in its cramped loft and private…
Alaska
Nome's most hotel-like accommodations are at the far edge of town, and just a short walk to Golden Sands Beach. The neat and tidy Aurora offers generic…
The Interior
Located within the Tetlin Wildlife Reserve, you'll find 15 campsites here, a boat ramp, no running water, and a short nature trail through the boreal…
