Historic Anchorage Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (311 reviews)
330 E Street , Anchorage , US
907-272-4553
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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Complimentary full American breakfast (6 a.m.–9 a.m.)
Complimentary hotel-wide Wi-Fi
24-Hour Concierge
Tour Information Desk
Fitness Center
Business Center with Copy/Fax Machine
Meeting and Event Rooms with Audiovisual Equipment
1,800 Square Feet of Event Space
On-Site Gift Shop – Grizzly's Gifts
Guest Parking ($20 per Day)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great, helpful reception and front-desk staff
Excellent downtown location near restaurants and Alaska Railroad
Comfortable beds in many rooms
Historic / old-world charm and nicely restored spaces
Some rooms are large with lounge areas
Several guests recommend the hotel despite issues
Cons:
Repeated complaints about breakfast quality and presentation
Dusty, musty or sometimes filthy rooms reported
No air conditioning in many rooms; rooms described as stuffy
Perceived poor value for high nightly rates
Noise from the street and small/tiny bathrooms in some units
Limited amenities for a hotel at this price (e.g., no grab-and-go when needed, occasional lack of requested bed types)

Categories

Cleanliness
5.8
Multiple reviews cite dusty, musty and sometimes filthy rooms; housekeeping inconsistently performed and beds/bedding occasionally required attention.
Service
10
Consistently praised reception and front-desk staff as friendly, helpful and welcoming across many reviews.
Location
10
Repeatedly described as excellent: downtown, walkable to the Alaska Railroad and surrounded by restaurants and shops.
Room Quality
8.8
Mixed: several comments note comfortable beds and some large rooms with historic charm, while others mention small bathrooms, noisy streets, stuffy conditions and need for refurbishing.
Amenities
8
Historic charm and basic amenities present, but notable gaps (no AC in many rooms, reliance on fans, limited breakfast setup, occasional lack of requested bed types).
Value for Money
6
Many guests felt the price was high for the level of cleanliness, breakfast quality and needed refurbishing; several called the rate excessive for what was delivered.
Food and Beverage
5.3
Breakfast was repeatedly criticized as mediocre to poor—limited choices, paper bowls/cups and unappealing preparation reduced guests' satisfaction.
Overall Experience
7.7
A mixed overall stay: excellent staff and location lift the experience, but recurring issues with breakfast, cleanliness and lack of AC temper guests' overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-30 19:16

Property Description

Established in 1916, The Historic Anchorage Hotel originally served as Alaska's central meeting space and now stands as a classic example of Anchorage's rich heritage and commitment to preservation. The hotel in downtown Anchorage is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Offering 26 elegantly furnished rooms, ample event space, and superior service, the hotel is ideal for family vacations, business travel, and group trips. Each room is equipped with upscale amenities including large-screen TVs with cable, spacious work area, coffeemaker with gourmet coffee and tea, and plush beds with luxury linens. The hotel is located in the center of Anchorage's walkable downtown area, minutes from shopping, dining and cultural destinations, 2 blocks from the Alaska Railroad Depot, and just 6 miles from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Check-in / check-out

    Check-in from 16:00:00, check-out until 11:00:00.

  • Minimum age

    Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed; charges may apply.

  • Extra bed

    Extra bed available for ages 0–None: 25 per night.

  • Cot

    Cot available for ages 0–2: free.

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 311 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.8
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 5.3
Overall Experience: 7.7
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Rosemary • couple • us
10
Pros:

Great staff, clean, good location, good breakfast. Only have good things to say about the hotel!

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Debra • couple • us
8
Pros:

The room was ok, the location is great

Cons:

Breakfast was mediocre

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Sandy • couple • au
8
Great hotel, but skip the breakfast.
Pros:

Beautifully restored, comfortable bed, nice rooms.
Staff at check in and out were excellent.

Cons:

The breakfast was dismal, paper bowls and cups, very limited choices. The breakfast staff member clearly didn’t want to be there.
The hotel would get a higher rating if they chose not to do breakfast at all. This brought our rating down.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • us
5
Staff were great as well as the location but room was not as clean nor comfortable
Pros:

Located near shops n restaurants

Cons:

Not the cleanest and price was on the expensive side

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Carole • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Convenient

Cons:

Too much furniture in room made it crowded.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Cristiana • family_with_children • us
5
Pensavo fosse amore però era un calesse
Pros:

Che era ospitata in un palazzo storico

Cons:

Puzza, prezzo eccessivo, colazione inesistente

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • ca
6
Sadly not what I was expecting from a boutique hotel.
Pros:

Unfortunately we had a train at 5:45am and could not partake in breakfast. It would have been nice if the hotel would have offered grab and go bags, but they did not.

Cons:

Even for Alaska, Air Conditioning would have been appreciated. A fan is not sufficient.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Itchy feet nomad • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Excellent location. Walk to Anchorage Rail (5 mins) surrounded by restaurants and mall. Room was enormous with 2 double beds and lounge area.

Cons:

Look elsewhere for breakfast.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Arturo • solo_traveller • ar
7
Pros:

Muy bien la ubicación. Muy amable la gente de la recepción

Cons:

La habitación chica para tres adultos

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Navigate782998 • Family
2
Whatever you do, don’t stay here
Pros:

Room was filthy. There was dust on everything like the hotel room had been vacant for months, but it was supposedly fully booked. The bed had clean sheets. The TV had no signal. Breakfast was comparable to a cheap motel. Avoid this place like the plague.

2026-08-13 • via Tripadvisor
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DPfromColorado • Couples • Boulder, Colorado
6
Not very impressive
Pros:

For Alaska's expensive pricing, this was not much of a deal. Tiny bathroom. Very noisy street outside. Lumpy bed. Breakfast was ok for cereal, but not much else. On the other hand, the lighting was very good; we had 2 luggage racks without having to ask; and desk clerk was very helpful.

2026-08-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Z8730EMstuartc • Couples
2
Needs a Major refurbishing
Pros:

Definitely not what you would expect for $450 per night. In need of refurbishing. Noisy. Very hot with no AC. Staff was not welcoming. Plenty of better options. For $450 we got a solid view of a cinder block wall. Unbelievable.

2026-07-25 • via Tripadvisor
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Martina • extended_group • de
8
Sehr schlechtes Frühstück
Pros:

Gute Lage Downtown Anchorage, großes Zimmer, bequeme Betten.

Cons:

Das Zimmer war insgesamt recht staubig, insbesondere die Möbel. Das Zimmer /die Betten wurden erst nach Aufforderung gemacht. Sehr dürftiges "Frühstück" auf Papptellern bzw. aus Pappbechern. Das ist bei einem Preis von 400 Euro pro Nacht überhaupt nicht akzeptabel!

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • de
6
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Rev. Nancy • couple • us
6
Pros:

Charming, old world feel

Cons:

Could use some upgrading i.e. electrical outlets available
But preserving the old world charm, which is challenging

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Tom • solo_traveller • us
9
Excellent except breakfast.
Pros:

Location. Old style charm. Historic feel

Cons:

Breakfast

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Michele • family_with_children • us
7
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Torsten • couple • ch
8
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Discover608573 • Couples
4
Wouldn't stay again!
Pros:

The only positives at this hotel were the reception staff, who are amazing and the very comfortable bed & bathroom. Unfortunately both the rooms we stayed in were extremely stuffy with no air, the hotel has a very musty smell & the breakfast was awful, tasteless & rubbery. We had to disconnect the fridge in our room due to the amount of heat it was generating, definitely a fire risk!

2026-06-26 • via Tripadvisor
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Dennis Ruhl • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

A very nice stay, we highly recommend this hotel.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee