Sophie Station Suites

Hotels
9 (365 reviews)
1717 University Avenue , Fairbanks , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 365 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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F701DCtammyl Couples Muncie, Indiana
10
Great place!
Pros:

We stayed here post-cruise for what was supposed to be 2 nights. We ended up staying 3 nights due to a flight delay. The people working at Sophie's are some of the nicest, helpful people! They definitely make the place. The hotel is older but well-kept. The rooms are apartment style and come with full kitchens. Grocery stores are nearby. The rooms were very clean. Great on-site restaurant. Overall a great place and would definitely stay again! I should also say that parts of the hotel have been renovated, so lots of choices.

2026-07-25 via Tripadvisor
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Christine solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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p61976 NONE Orlando, Florida
10
Beautiful place in Fairbanks
Pros:

Excellent place to stay in Fairbanks. Nice people with family feel. Clean rooms and full amenities. Good location and walking distance to many restaurants.

2026-07-23 via Tripadvisor
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danielbX6096WQ Friends getaway
8
Very nice
Pros:

I can't figure out the remote for the tv.
The room is great, the people at the front desk I were great and everything else seems to be very good.

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor
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ValerieR319 Friends getaway Manteca, California
10
Land and Sea Alaska day 1
Pros:

An older facility yet super comfortable and very clean. A great place to rest up after a full dayof travel and to ready for our group to assemble. Very friendly staff.

2026-07-18 via Tripadvisor
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Dbrady1492 Couples Tulsa, Oklahoma
8
Great Place in Fairbanks
Pros:

The location is conveniently close to the airport and points of interest. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The room size makes it more like home than a hotel stay., and I am surprised how quiet it is here. The restaurant has the best biscuits and gravy I have ever had.
Would totally stay here again.

2026-07-17 via Tripadvisor
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bruno couple fr
10
Pros:

Hôtel très agréable restaurant sympathique parking

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Y9953EKjeffj Family
10
Friendly & Homelike
Pros:

The hotel was a great place to stay. Everyone was very friendly and the rooms were outstanding! It felt so much like "home". We have stayed there before and loved it.

2026-07-16 via Tripadvisor
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Wendy couple us
8
Convenient and clean with friendly staff
Pros:

Easy to find location near the airport and very nice staff.

Cons:

A little dated.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Samantha extended_group us
10
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Brian extended_group us
5
Potentially a nice place but not delivering a value for the price!!!
Pros:

The location and the room layout and the cleanliness was good.

Cons:

No working internet or TV. Moved us to another room where we experienced a partially working TV but still no internet. The food at the restaurant was good but the service was terrible. It took 2 hours and 15 minutes to get breakfast!!!!! Staff said they didn’t think it would be busy so the main cook took the day off!!

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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David couple us
9
Would happily stay again.
Pros:

Lovely suite a great place to crash and rest after Arctic adventure. Plenty of space and a kitchenette to boot. Airport shuttle and nice restaurant on site were a welcome bonus. Zach’s restaurant wait staff were great.

Cons:

No issues to report

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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464patrickk Solo travel
8
Good suite, good dinner. Poor breakfast buffet, poor TV
Pros:

Great suite, very good dinner at the restaurant. Breakfast buffet was not good, which would be forgivable if free but it is not free. TVs in the suite were of high quality but the picture quality was not. Only seemed to show streaming content. I could not figure out how to tune into local CBS, ABC or NBC stations to watch local news.

2026-07-08 via Tripadvisor
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Ron solo_traveller us
7
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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JillClardy Family Redwood City, California
4
Old, Shabby ant Smelly
Pros:

We stayed here 2 nights as a family in 3 rooms as part of a land excursion following a Norwegian Cruise Lines tour. The facility was apparently originally designed as apartments for transient workers in the 1970’s-1980’s and later converted to a hotel. So we had a separate living room and full kitchen, which we didn’t need given our short stay. The first thing we noticed when opening the door was the stale, musty odor. All 3 of the rooms had an unpleasant door, and one smelled strongly of cigarette smoke. My daughter asked to be moved to another room, but none were available. Then she was offered various treatments to address the smell, including Febreze and other air fresheners, which is an indication that the staff is aware of the odor issues. The furniture was ancient and chipped, and the carpets were stained. On our last day there, we had a late flight, so we slept in a bit and intended to eat breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant, but they only serve until 9:00 a.m. What kind of a restaurant closes at 9:00 a.m.!!! The only good things I can say about this hotel is that the rooms were quiet, the bed was comfortable enough, and the shower had great water pressure.

2026-07-02 via Tripadvisor
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Keasean George couple us
7
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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N832OFmoc Family San Francisco, California
2
This is the nastiest, smelliest hotel I’ve ever stayed at. The rooms haven’t been updated since the 80s and reek of cigs
Pros:

This place is disgusting. Hasn’t been updated in 40 years, smells like cigarettes and is overall horrific. Run! DO NOT STAY HERE.

2026-06-24 via Tripadvisor
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Michaeldp89 Family Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
8
Group booking through Celebrity
Pros:

Arrived early, had to wait for our tour guide to give us keys. He was assisting other guests. Great size rooms very spacious with a great kitchen area.

Didn’t get to try the hotel restaurant as we ate out on both nights and just had coffee for breakfast.

Two supermarkets within walking distance.

2026-06-24 via Tripadvisor
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lmankowski Couples Walnut, California
8
Convenient and Comfortable
Pros:

My husband and I were pleasantly surprised at how convenient and comfortable Sophie Station Suites are. While it was just the two of us, we had a full kitchen, living room and bath. The staff was very accommodating. We would definitely stay there again.

2026-06-21 via Tripadvisor
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Jan couple au
7
A comfortable place to stay especially if flying out of Fairbanks
Pros:

A seperate bedroom and kitchen facilities

Cons:

A bit away from the centre but uber solved that problem. Good for a flight out of Fairbanks as they had a shuttle

2026-06-06 via Nuitee