Colony InnvsCourtyard by Marriott Anchorage Airport
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Courtyard Anchorage Airport is the choice of most writers compared to Colony Inn. Courtyard Anchorage Airport comes in at #5 in Anchorage with recommendations from 4 sources such as Star Service, Frommer's and Gayot.
Colony Inn
325 E. Elmwood, Palmer, AK
From $116/night
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Refrigerator
Lonely Planet
"An old teacher's dorm built during Roosevelt's settling of the Matanuska Valley, the Colony Inn retains the feeling of its original purpose, minus the house mother." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The 12 rooms are spacious (especially the corner rooms), well kept and equipped with TVs, pedestal sinks and whirlpool tubs. There’s an inviting parlor for reading, furnished with antiques." Full review
Courtyard by Marriott Anchorage Airport
4901 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99517-3295
From $84/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Star Service
"This hotel is located in the city's Spenard district, well-positioned between ANC airport and downtown, across the street from the Millennium Alaska Hotel." Full review
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Ask for a room facing east, as these afford views of the scenic Chugach Mountains.
Frommer's
"This is the closest hotel to the airport, and as such, it caters to business travelers, with a pool and many other amenities." Full review
Fodor's
"Business travelers pack this modern hotel near the airport that has a well-designed lobby that includes comfortable media pods with cell phone chargers, TVs, and more." Full review
Gayot
"Comfy style and loads of extras make this hotel a top choice for business travelers."
U.S. News & World Report
"Offers ready access to destinations like the Egan Convention Center, Kincaid Park, Lake Hood and downtown Anchorage, Alaska. Its 154 rooms, which are generally regarded as clean and comfortable." Full review