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Alyeska ResortvsColony Inn
Both Colony Inn and Hotel Alyeska are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Alyeska is preferred by most professionals compared to Colony Inn. Hotel Alyeska is ranked #2 in Anchorage with endorsements from 5 reviewers including Forbes Travel Guide, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Alyeska Resort
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Forbes Travel Guide
Frommer's
Jetsetter
U.S. News & World Report
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
1000 Arlberg Road, PO Box 249, Girdwood, AK 99587
From $159/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Most rooms have stunning views of the Chugach Mountains and the lush forests surrounding this large and luxurious hotel at the base of Alyeska Ski Resort." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This large four-diamond hotel set in stunning, forested surroundings is renowned as an elegant resort."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Surrounded by mountains, hanging glaciers and the ocean in the distance, Hotel Alyeska is a destination for those who love the great outdoors." Full review
Frommer's "The main game in town, when it comes to accommodations, is the Alyeska Ski Resort's big, dimly-lit, slightly spooky Hotel Alyeska." Full review
Jetsetter "Modern chateau amid Alaska’s glaciers and rainforest with a serene spa and moutaintop haute eats." Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"Recent travelers have difficulty finding fault with the Alyeska Resort, praising everything from customer service to the earthy decor in the 304 guest rooms to the indoor saltwater pool" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This place earned four stars from AAA because it deserved them – from bathrobes and slippers in every room to the whirlpool with a view, this place is swanky" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This place earned four stars from AAA because it deserved them – from bathrobes and slippers in every room to the whirlpool with a view, this place is swanky" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Alyeska Resort is truly an iconic destination with its storied terrain, stunning views, scenic tram, and adventurous atmosphere"
Colony Inn Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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
