Fodor's Expert Review Pike's Waterfront Lodge
1850 Hoselton Rd., Fairbanks, Alaska, 99709, USA
Log columns and beams support the high ceiling in the lobby of this hotel and conference center designed to remind guests of the city's gold-rush past. More than 20,000 flowering plants grace the grounds, a ½-mile walk along the Chena River borders the property, and kids will enjoy visiting the resident ducks at the Lucky Duck Hotel out back. Green touches include solar panels, carpets made from recycled materials, and a greenhouse that university students tend. The lodge contains several warm and cozy common areas, including a piano room and a fireplace lounge, as well as wet and dry saunas. For a higher rate, riverfront rooms offer scenic views. If you're looking for a more Alaska experience, try one of the 28 rustic log cabins.
PROS
- location along the Chena River
- Pike's Landing next door is a hot spot
- close to the airport
CONS
- small gym
- restaurant in a separate building
- historic signs everywhere can become information overload
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Rate Includes: No Meals