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The Lakefront AnchoragevsColony Inn
Colony Inn and The Lakefront Anchorage are both rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, The Lakefront Anchorage is preferred by most professionals compared to Colony Inn. The Lakefront Anchorage ranks #4 in Anchorage with endorsements from 5 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
The Lakefront Anchorage
Frommer's
Star Service
Fodor's
Gayot
U.S. News & World Report
Lonely Planet
Independent
4800 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK 99517-323
From $95/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Large, full-service hotel.... rooms are large and attractively decorated, but mostly without views." Full review
Star Service "This modernized hotel is situated on the shore of Spenard Lake and within a few minutes of Anchorage's airport." Full review
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Upon passing through the front doors, arrivals will be sure that they have left the harsh elements outside.
Fodor's "Formerly the Millennium Alaskan Hotel but still part of the upscale Millennium chain, this property received a major inside and outside renovation to accompany its new branding." Full review
Gayot "Handsome guest rooms and gorgeous lakefront views draw guests seeking nature and nurture in one comfy setting."
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"The guest rooms at The Lakefront Anchorage - A Millennium Hotel feature free Wi-Fi access, smart TVs, in-room safes and coffee makers, while suites come with separate living areas." Full review
Lonely Planet "A large, 250-room resort with a woodsy lodge feel overlooking Lake Spenard...all rooms are large with king or full beds. There's a decent pub with a great deck for imbibing on sunny evenings." Full review
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PETA members take note: there are stuffed animals, trophy mounts and large fish everywhere.
Independent "The Lakefront Anchorage is situated right beside Lake Hood...the restaurant, The Fancy Moose, also has a patio that is perfect for sampling a drink"
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
