Colony InnvsHistoric Anchorage Hotel
Both hotels are praised by writers. Overall, Historic Anchorage Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Colony Inn. Historic Anchorage Hotel scores 81 with accolades from 5 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Star Service.
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
Historic Anchorage Hotel
330 E Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
From $103/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Fitness Center
- Family Friendly
Fodor's
"The little building has been around since 1916, and experienced travelers call it the only hotel in Anchorage with charm." Full review
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Request a corner room if possible; rooms facing the street may have traffic noise.
Lonely Planet
"Classy and personal, this boutique hotel has charming ambience and excellent customer service." Full review
Star Service
"This property shares a street corner with its looming neighbor, the Hilton Anchorage." Full review
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All rooms come with desks, flat-screen TVs, free wireless high-speed Internet access, phones offering data ports and free local calls, microwaves (available upon request), coffeemakers, hair dryers and morning papers.
Gayot
"As the name suggests, this heritage hotels offers a glimpse in Anchorage's storied past."
Frommer's
"They all feature cushy beds with dark wood headboards, Queen Anne-style furniture and much patterned fabric. Suites have kitchenettes." Full review
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Note: Ask for a room in the rear, as front rooms can be noisy.
Independent
"The three-star Historic Anchorage Hotel offers another step back in time – the staff even tell ghost stories from the property – and it bills itself as the premier boutique hotel in downtown Anchorage"