6 Best Hotels in Yukon Territory, Canada

Named and fashioned after one of the last of Dawson's legal madams, Peggy's is done in elaborate Victorian gold-rush style, with heavy, plush draperies, rich color schemes, and claw-foot tubs and pedestal sinks in the bathrooms. In the evening, sherry, port, and sweets are served in the parlor, and on summer mornings fresh croissants are delivered; locally roasted coffee and tea are available in the rooms. The adjoining pub serves martinis with racy names along with single-malt Scotches. On nice evenings, the outdoor patio is the place to be.

At this downtown hotel you'll find modern, comfortably appointed standard rooms and premium ones with Jacuzzis and kitchenettes. Public areas are cozy, and the property is near the SS Klondike and waterfront trails. Enjoy the late summer sunsets from the on-site bar, home to the Yukon's only year-round deck.

Thanks to its small size, comfy bedding, sophisticated style, and emphasis on First Nations and Yukon art, the Edgewater has the ambience of a boutique hotel. This is the third hotel building since the 1898 gold rush to occupy this quiet corner at the end of Main Street—the first two burned down—and the Yukon River and White Pass Railway views remain solid Yukon gold.

Though this hotel has a pioneer-style facade, its rooms are outfitted with modern amenities such as high-def TVs, and some suites even have Jacuzzis. The Bonanza Dining Room, open from breakfast to dinner, serves hearty northern specialties, and you can top off the evening with a drink at the Sluice Box Lounge. The owners also maintain an annex close to the river, the Yukon Hotel, with slightly fewer amenities.

Rooms are standard issue but clean (suites have a little more personality) at this full-service downtown property, the largest hotel in the Yukon. The lobby has low tables and plush chairs, and a beautiful model of the Klondike riverboat. Guests can relax at Tony's, the on-site restaurant, with a local beer from Yukon Brewing Company.

With a pretty white-and-blue annex of suites and standard rooms as well as a neighborhood of log cabins, Triple J offers choice for everyone from solo travelers to families. All accommodations have televisions, phones, and private baths. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the lounge has both indoor and outdoor space.