Sophie Station Suites

Hotels
9 (339 reviews)
1717 University Avenue , Fairbanks , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious and comfortable rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Fitness center needs improvement
Grab-and-go breakfast may not meet expectations

Categories

Cleanliness
8.39
Clean and well-maintained, though some areas could use more light.
Service
9.86
Staff are friendly, courteous, and helpful, contributing to a pleasant stay.
Location
9.4
Conveniently located near a grocery store and attractive views.
Room Quality
8.85
Spacious rooms that feel like home, with a few minor improvements suggested.
Amenities
8.38
Offers a kitchenette and lobby amenities, but the fitness center needs updates.
Value for Money
9.34
Affordable pricing considering the space and comfort provided.
Food and Beverage
8.39
Good variety at the restaurant, but grab-and-go breakfast could be better specified.
Overall Experience
9.36
A wonderful stay overall, recommended for travelers.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 10:23

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation in Fairbanks

Sophie Station Suites in Fairbanks, just 3.7 km from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, offers a 4-star experience with top-notch amenities. Fitness Center and Dining Options: Stay fit during your travels with our on-site fitness center, and indulge in delicious meals at the garden restaurant and bar. Spacious and Well-Equipped Rooms: Enjoy air-conditioned units with kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, and city views in select rooms. Convenience at Your Fingertips: Benefit from 24-hour front desk service, airport transfers, and free WiFi throughout the property. Book your stay at Sophie Station Suites for a memorable and comfortable experience in Fairbanks.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: FAI

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 339 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.39
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.85
Amenities: 8.38
Value for Money: 9.34
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 9.36
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liang • extended_group • us
10
Exceeded our expectations
Pros:

Enjoyed staying here for four nights. The suites are spacious and quite roomy. The kitchen is very convenient and has everything we needed to prepare breakfast and dinner. The receptionists are very friendly, especially Quinn and Kaitlynn, who always answered our questions patiently. The location is a plus—within walking distance to two major supermarkets. Highly recommended!

Cons:

non

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Hsuanjung • couple • tw
7
Pros:

離超市不遠

Cons:

早餐非常簡單，工作人員要收之前沒有提醒，一轉眼就收光了

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
10
Enjoyed our stay and the excited energy of tour guests and families in the hotel.
Pros:

Dining on site was welcome at the end of long days. Staff were friendly. Airport shuttle was welcome.

Cons:

Older but good.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Yi Ting • extended_group • tw
8
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Aruna • family_with_children • sg
8
Decent hotel, difficult without car
Pros:

Mostly clean, very spacious, kitchen was useful on snowy days.
Big grocery store nearby.

Cons:

If you're not driving, this location is far from town and rather inconvenient.

The airport shuttle is hard to book - many Alaska landlines don't accept international numbers. I even showed the receptionist that I was unable to call the landline and she was nonchalant. I called over fifteen times and left a few messages through booking.com but got no response. It was a day with heavy snow so this was hugely inconvenient. The airport staff helped me call the hotel eventually. The hotel can consider having a WhatsApp line instead.

The restaurant only opens at 4pm. The grab n go breakfast finishes very quickly so there's no food in the hotel except for some cookies and chips by the reception until 4pm.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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cherri • couple • us
10
A great place in a great location.
Pros:

Check in was easy and quick. Our room was clean, comfortable. The shuttle driver was EXCELLENT. He was on time, helpful, friendly. He made the early morning trip to the airport very enjoyable. He also was bringing the breakfast food to the lobby when we came downstairs, and he let us grab an orange and a burrito to go. VERY friendly, helpful....a great ambassador for Sophie Station Suites.

Cons:

We had salads for dinner at the restaurant. Our server was friendly and helpful, but service was slow.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Yu Ken • couple • tw
10
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • family_with_children • us
9
Lovely stay, spacious rooms and good service. Nice amenities and full kitchen…lots of access doors. Will stay here again
Pros:

Spacious rooms and nice decor.

Cons:

The restaurant was small yet service was good. The food took a long time…

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
炯安 • couple • tw
9
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Ralph • solo_traveller • us
10
Very comfortable stay
Pros:

Location and exceptional staff

Cons:

Lack of USB ports readily available

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Vicki • couple • us
10
Dependable facility
Pros:

We stay here often. We know what the stay will be like and feel very comfortable at Sophie Station Suites.

Cons:

It's nice that they have moved their bagged breakfast to the main floor where there are tables for people to sit at.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Scott • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
6
6mmmm9 • NONE
2
Let's cherish nature.
Pros:

I booked this hotel after seeing positive reviews about the food, but the dinner was disappointing, and the grab-and-go breakfast was so terrible that I threw it away after one bite.

I had a large box full of recyclables and asked where the recycling bins were, but I was told there weren't any. They only recycle newspapers. I paid $20 and asked an employee to recycle everything for me. I stayed at a Hampton Inn before this hotel, and they had recycling bins for paper, plastic, and cans, which I thought was standard. I was shocked that your hotel didn't have them. You operate in Fairbanks, a place that prides itself on its natural beauty; you should be more mindful of the environment.

2026-01-27 • via Tripadvisor
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Ragine • couple • us
9
Pros:

It is comfortable . I have been staying there for year’s

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Keith • couple • us
8
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Laurence • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Smith • extended_group • us
10
Will stay again
Pros:

I liked the separate living room from the bedroom. Super comfortable just like having your own apartment.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • us
6
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee