Puffin Inn Of AnchoragevsDimond Center Hotel
Both hotels are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Dimond Center Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Puffin Inn of Anchorage. Dimond Center Hotel scores 76 with positive reviews from 3 publications including Fodor's, DK Eyewitness and Frommer's.
Puffin Inn Of Anchorage
4400 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK 99517
From $59/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet
"Offers free 24-hour airport shuttle as well as four tiers of fine rooms, from 26 sardine-can economy rooms to full suites." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This popular motel-style place near the international airport offers simple but comfortable accommodation in the heart of the quirky district of Spenard."
Oyster
Budget
"Several types of rooms are spread among three separate buildings, but they’re all simple and some have exterior corridors...it also has guest laundry facilities, a business center" Full review
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Pets are welcome for a fee.
Dimond Center Hotel
700 E Dimond Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99515
From $109/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
DK Eyewitness
"The location is a bit odd (sandwiched between Dimond Mall and Wal-Mart) but this Native-owned hotel is one of Alaska’s finest... Free airport and train station shuttles."
Fodor's
"For the price, the Dimond Center Hotel offers a shocking number of perks—not to mention the generous breakfast buffet." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
"While guests generally appreciate this lodging option’s large rooms, some recent visitors complain that they couldn’t rely on the showers for hot water." Full review
Frommer's
"Rooms have such niceties as deep soaking tubs, Keurig coffee makers...the public areas are very pleasant and include a lovely outdoor area for relaxation and a state–of–the–art gym. " Full review