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While other cities see new hotels pop up seemingly out of nowhere, the Anchorage hotel scene has remained rather consistent over the years. Most of the major chains are represented, and there are some strong independents as well. Anchorage is also home to many B&Bs. If you're traveling without a car, consider staying Downtown, where the hotels are just steps away from shops and restaurants. Reservations at least a week ahead are a must for the major hotels, especially during the summer months.
For the price, the Dimond Center Hotel offers a shocking number of perks: every room has a 72-inch soaking tub, huge flat-screen television, microwave, and mini-refrigerator—not to mention the generous breakfast buffet, with waffles and biscuits and gravy. This Alaska Native corporation–owned hotel in South Anchorage also sprinkles Indigenous art throughout its spaces. The lounge is tiny, but it opens onto a peaceful patio with a fire pit.
The namesake Ship Creek gurgles past this popular family hotel, which is a short walk northeast of the Alaska Railroad Historic Depot and practically on top of the creek's parallel paved walking trail. Rooms exceed typical chain hotel standards (comfy beds with nice linens and vaulted ceilings) and come in a variety of configurations, including some with kitchenettes and two-room suites. A substantial continental breakfast is served each morning.
