Abbey Archway Inn

Hotels
Independent
7.2 (524 reviews)
4316 Birch Lane, Fairbanks, Alaska, 99709 , Fairbanks , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Picnic area
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Library
Free breakfast
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good value for the price
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Confusing location
Inconsistent amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
5.95
Multiple mentions of rooms not feeling clean and issues with bathroom cleanliness.
Service
8.45
Staff was friendly and helpful, as noted in several reviews.
Location
7.45
Confusion regarding room location across several buildings, but reasonable safety for solo travelers.
Room Quality
6.95
Rooms varied in quality; some were clean and spacious while others had issues.
Amenities
7.45
Full kitchen in some rooms and decent breakfast option, although inconsistencies noted.
Value for Money
8.45
Good value for the price based on several positive mentions.
Food and Beverage
5.95
Mixed feelings regarding breakfast freshness and clarity of the menu.
Overall Experience
6.95
Overall an average experience with many positive and negative aspects combined.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 05:54

Property Description

Experience comfort and convenience at Abbey Archway Inn, your gateway to unforgettable moments in Fairbanks.

Home Away from Home
Relax in our individually furnished guestrooms, complete with kitchens, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, and luxurious jetted bathtubs. Whether you're enjoying a home-cooked meal or catching up on your favorite shows, you’ll find everything you need for a perfect stay.

Exceptional Amenities
Start each day with our complimentary self-serve breakfast and stay connected with free wireless internet access. Our communal living room, picnic area, and barbecue grills offer the ideal spots to unwind and socialize with fellow travelers.

Ideal Location
Situated just minutes from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks and breathtaking Chena River, Abbey Archway Inn provides easy access to local attractions, ensuring your adventure is filled with exploration and excitement.

Book your stay with us today and discover the charm of Fairbanks!

Important information:

  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 524 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.95
Service: 8.45
Location: 7.45
Room Quality: 6.95
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 8.45
Food and Beverage: 5.95
Overall Experience: 6.95
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Marcio solo_traveller us
6
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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May couple us
7
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller au
6
Pros:

Friendly staff. Comfortable bed.

Cons:

Being away from the facilities such as laundry which were at the other property.. Difficult when you don't have a car.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Brooks solo_traveller us
8
Great Location
Pros:

The location was great. I was within walking distance of my medical facility. I was also about a 10-minute walk from the main street (Airport Way).

Property was very responsive to my concerns about the cleanliness of the unit. They dispatched cleaners (and arepair person) the very next day.

Cons:

The property is a micro chain of properties. The place you register at isn't the actual location. After taking an Uber there, I had to take another Uber to the actual location. I rented stays 3 different times, and each time, the actual location was different.

This time, the place was initially not really clean. I think the property owners just assumed the cleaners were cleaning. Also, the tub drain was clogged, and the shower rod was not installed correctly. The repair person did come,, but wasn't able to fix the clogged tub drain. The downstairs toilet room was too narrow. The only way to fit in was sideways.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Marcio couple us
6
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Maria family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Costumer service, friendly people

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Antoine Salame solo_traveller ae
4
very disappointed
Pros:

it has a roof

Cons:

Not clean, and they send you to another building at the end of the street with different name. the bed are smelly, the floor is not clean, the host is rude, hard to find the office, noisy stairs, mosquitos can get inside

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Ievgenii couple us
1
A complete scam—filthy basement room, awful management, and they did not give me the room I actually paid for.
Pros:

Absolutely nothing. The service was terrible from the moment I arrived, and the entire experience was highly stressful and uncomfortable.

Cons:

Everything. When I arrived, the host blamed me for booking the room and said they weren't ready. They claimed the room I booked wasn't available and tried to force me to pay extra for a normal room. Instead, they sent me to a completely different location a 2-minute drive away, where I was forced to sleep in a basement.

To make matters worse, the place was incredibly filthy. There was hair everywhere, the floors weren't swept, there was dirt on the ground, and the towels were visibly dirty and clearly hadn't been washed. It felt like a cheap, sketchy motel. When I brought up these issues in the morning, the host just said "Okay" and didn't care at all. Extremely unprofessional and unhygienic.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Phil extended_group us
5
Will look for another lodging facility next time.
Pros:

It was available when I needed it.

Cons:

This was a non-smoking room. It was obvious it had been smoked in and the cleaning staff attempted (unsuccessfully) to cover up the smell with PineSol. There was no ventilation in the room. At our request, the owner/operator provided a box fan for the single window.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Jonathan solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

It had everything you need it in the room. Microwave, electric stove, tv, cable, air conditioner and wifi

Cons:

One of the nights the signal of the wifi was poor and constantly going out.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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carol couple ca
7
Propre, mais besoin de renouveler le lit et la cuisinette
Pros:

La propreté du lieu, la grandeur très appréciée, le petit patio, la cuisinette...

Cons:

Le lit beaucoup trop mou, nous n'avons pas pu utilisé la cuisinette elle manquait trop de tout ce qu'on a besoin pour cuisiner, même un spaghetti...

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Arjun solo_traveller us
8
over all good 1 night stay, comfy and quiet room, just lots of stairs to my room
Pros:

host was nice, check in was quick and seamless, room was quiet and clean with all needed amenities, environment was quiet, surrounding seemed safe

Cons:

to get to my room there were a good 50 steep steps, yes 50. to carry luggage and myself it was a workout. So for people with problems in navigating stairs, this room may not be good. i am sure they may have room which may not require that many stairs. I booked very last minute.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Coffee, great breakfast, clean rooms, BIG bathtub!

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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James couple us
3
Not good.
Cons:

Facility did not look like anything I've ever stayed at. Check in was a bit odd as we felt like we were in someone's kitchen vs. an Inn with a lobby and front-end desk. Then there was no room at the Inn and since I was dropped off via Taxi, they brought to a "sister property" no where near the Inn itself (no advertising that I saw, no front desk, just a building with rooms). We were transported to this other property in someone's personal car which resembled a rolling dumpster (loaded with trash and with seats that were littered with unknown materials). Upon arrival to this "other" property, it had no AC and was hot. The whole experience was a tragedy. After two weeks traversing across Alaska and this being our last day, we simply could not end our trip with this way. We ended up leaving the property within 15 minutes of our arrival and found something more suiting.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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ken extended_group ca
7
Pros:

Had a kitchenette

Cons:

No ac. Had to sleep with windows open, very noisy. Balcony was too small for two people to sit comfortably. Had to book in at one location and the room was at another location at least two blocks away.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Robin solo_traveller us
4
Won’t stay here again.
Pros:

It was clean and the staff was nice.

Cons:

Horribly kept up, most uncomfortable bed ever and the bathroom was extremely poorly designed.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Juliana solo_traveller br
7
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Payne couple us
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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DeSanctis solo_traveller us
6
Price was attractive but you get what you pay for
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Location in general you need a car. We could walk to a couple food trucks or get delivery

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Abdelaziz.. solo_traveller fr
9
2026-06-03 via Nuitee