The Best Hotel in The Kenai Peninsula and Southcentral Alaska, Alaska

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Accommodations in Alaska, particularly in the sparsely populated areas, can be quite rugged. You will find a lot of establishments have only shared bathrooms, and amenities such as a coffee pot, television, and Internet access are scant, although the latter is beginning to find its way even into remote villages. In the most rural of places it is not entirely unheard of to find no bathrooms in the establishment, but rather an outhouse or "honey bucket" out back. If such things are important to you, it's wise to inquire in advance.

Talkeetna Roadhouse

$ | 13550 E. Main St., Talkeetna, AK, 99676, USA

This circa-1917 log roadhouse has a common sitting area and rooms of varying sizes. The accommodations include bunks, private rooms, a rustic cabin, a suite, and an apartment over the museum. Expect just the basics—bed, table, and window—and all the personality in the way the space creates a community centered on mountain life. Sizable breakfasts featuring sourdough pancakes from a 1902 starter and famous cinnamon rolls are served at the communal-seating restaurant. This is a popular place with locals and with climbers who use Talkeetna's air taxis to reach Denali. In winter, the café is open only on weekends and evenings.

Pros

  • Down-home Alaska at its best
  • Perfectly situated location
  • Delicious food

Cons

  • Shared bathrooms
  • Walls are thin
  • Rooms are very basic
13550 E. Main St., Talkeetna, AK, 99676, USA
907-733–1351
Hotel Details
7 rooms, 1 cabin, 1 apartment
No Meals

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