Luxury accomodations in Alaska?
Jun 15th, 2005, 05:32 PM
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You might check the Denali Lodges. Also a good way to id some luxe properties is to go on www.luxurylink.com and review their listings...even if you aren't in the auction mode it is a good reference point. Also Andrew's Hideways has some good info.
Jun 15th, 2005, 06:23 PM
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There are not many luxury inns in Alaska. You might want to check out Alyeska Prince Hotel, 1000 Arlberg Avenue, Girdwood, AK 99587, 907-754-1111, www.alyeskaresort.com It is located about 31 miles south of Anchorage.
Also, Princess Cruises has a few lodges in Alaska that their customers use when they are on a land and sea cruise combination. I think these lodges are also available for customers who are not on a Princess cruise. You can check out the lodges at www.princesslodges.com.
Good Luck! You will love Alaska. My husband and I have been there 4 times and the last 3 times we stayed for almost a month.
Also, Princess Cruises has a few lodges in Alaska that their customers use when they are on a land and sea cruise combination. I think these lodges are also available for customers who are not on a Princess cruise. You can check out the lodges at www.princesslodges.com.
Good Luck! You will love Alaska. My husband and I have been there 4 times and the last 3 times we stayed for almost a month.
Jun 15th, 2005, 08:05 PM
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The best luxury inns in AK are some of the more exclusive bush lodges, i.e. Winterlake, where a three-day trip goes about $1,800 per person (but includes air from ANC), or its sister lodge at Redoubt Bay.
There are other nice properties out in the sticks, but many concentrate on fishing and/or hunting. Winterlake and Redoubt Bay, on the other hand, have a lot of activities, including cooking classes from a wonderful chef, who's cooked at several James Beard House events.
Also, there's Kachemak Bay Wilderness Lodge near Homer.
The Alyeska Prince, which unlike the other places mentioned is a big hotel, has received mixed reviews here, but the setting is spectacular and there are a couple of solid dining spots -- Double Musky and the mountaintop Seven Glaciers.
There are other nice properties out in the sticks, but many concentrate on fishing and/or hunting. Winterlake and Redoubt Bay, on the other hand, have a lot of activities, including cooking classes from a wonderful chef, who's cooked at several James Beard House events.
Also, there's Kachemak Bay Wilderness Lodge near Homer.
The Alyeska Prince, which unlike the other places mentioned is a big hotel, has received mixed reviews here, but the setting is spectacular and there are a couple of solid dining spots -- Double Musky and the mountaintop Seven Glaciers.
Jun 16th, 2005, 02:56 AM
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I don't know about "luxery". Like the above post mentioned, there are not many in Alaska. I do have two recommendations that were nice.
One is the Copper River Princess Lodge.
This is owned by Princess Cruiselines
(You don't have to be on a cruise to stay there). That place was wonderful.
There is also one in Kenai.
The other is a beautiful off-property duplex owned by the Harborview Inn in Seward. This duplex was beautifully furnished and had a lovely view of the bay.
One is the Copper River Princess Lodge.
This is owned by Princess Cruiselines
(You don't have to be on a cruise to stay there). That place was wonderful.
There is also one in Kenai.
The other is a beautiful off-property duplex owned by the Harborview Inn in Seward. This duplex was beautifully furnished and had a lovely view of the bay.
Jun 22nd, 2005, 08:08 PM
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We were there this month and Princess at Dinali seems more like a bus station,which is what it really is...lots of seating with hoards of people coming and going from cruises or park tours. Did not see the rooms but they are in outbuildings. Grand Dinali Lodge,on top of a cliff overlooking the park,seems much nicer.
Talkeetna Lodge in Talkeetna,built by some of the local tribes,was very nice and more refined. There are rooms in outbuildings and the main lodge. Main lodge is better,especially in mosquito season (Jan-Dec) because rooms in the outbuildings open to the outside. Talkeetna Lodge also has what is probably one of the more spectacular viewing areas for Dinali and the Alaska range. Someone in our party got a perfect,cloudless shot of MicKinley out there one morning.
Talkeetna Lodge in Talkeetna,built by some of the local tribes,was very nice and more refined. There are rooms in outbuildings and the main lodge. Main lodge is better,especially in mosquito season (Jan-Dec) because rooms in the outbuildings open to the outside. Talkeetna Lodge also has what is probably one of the more spectacular viewing areas for Dinali and the Alaska range. Someone in our party got a perfect,cloudless shot of MicKinley out there one morning.
Jun 22nd, 2005, 08:48 PM
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This is an aside, but after 2 weeks in lots of different beds, the best and most comfortable mattresses were at the Denali Lakeview Inn on Otto Lake in Healy. It's really a very large bed and breakfast. Great view of the lake with a moose and her twins, plus lots of birds including swans and loons on the lake. We found the Manager, Teri, to be a sweetheart and very helpful. Beautiful, tastefullly decorated home, designed by the owner--an architect--and all rooms face the lake with balconies. Plus, all bathrooms have HUGE bathtubs. They even have a washer and dryer guests can use for nominal fees and they provide the detergent. It really can't be beat!
Jun 23rd, 2005, 05:24 AM
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Is the Alyeska Prince STILL good? I have been reading very mixed reviews about it. We have considered changing our reservation over to the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge, but now that is getting mixed reviews as well. What to do? We are not fishermen, so would there be enough things of interest to see and do in the Cooper Landing/Kenai area without going all the way down to Homer?
Jun 23rd, 2005, 05:44 AM
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We stayed in Alyeska many times and never had bad experience.
I agree with Carson about Denali Princess. All Princess lodges are very nice but I wouldn't say they are spectacular or luxurious. And they are lodges not inns.
I agree with Carson about Denali Princess. All Princess lodges are very nice but I wouldn't say they are spectacular or luxurious. And they are lodges not inns.
Jun 30th, 2005, 08:05 AM
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There is no question that the Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage is extremely spectactular. The minute I drove up to the front door I didn't have to touch my bags until I got home. The staff was quick, polite, and knew what they were doing. It's located in the middle of downtown Anchorage which is very nice. The hotel has the best fitness and spa club I have ever seen in a hotel. The concierge staff were able to book some of the most wonderful trips (they don't work on commision so they are untainted by money). The food quality was out of this world. The hallways were a little dark but overall the best in the state.
