Best Hotels in University Area (Anchorage)
Our house is in the midtown area of Anchorage, within a few miles to everywhere. The first time we saw it, we fell in love with it by its convenient location close to the University of Alaska, hospital, well-known Anchorage Botanical Garden, and an easy access to local restaurants and shops. Two bus lines will take you to downtown and large shopping malls. The property, renovated in recent years, has a contemporary and artistic feel. Three bedrooms face east and one faces south, each is bathed in a plenty of sunshine. Located at the back of the house is the Reflection Lake that offers a full view to the living room and the backyard deck. The summer sunset takes quite a few hours and one can enjoy the sunshine on the deck till 11 pm. Frequently you can see kayaks or canoes drifting and ducks splashing water for fun. Inside the property, there are two floors. On the first floor, you see the eating area, the kitchen, a powder room (a half bath), a French door to the deck, and of course the sitting room with a large window overlooking the lake. You can choose to have your breakfast either on the deck under the pavilion or at the eating area inside while enjoying the lake view. On the second floor, we have three bedrooms (the Peony Room, the Bamboo Room, and the Calligraphy Room). Spacious and airy, the Peony Room has a king-size bed and an ensuite full bath. A new king bed set was purchased in 2017 for this room. The Bamboo Room is smaller with a queen-size bed; the Calligraphy Room has a queen-size futon. Opposite to the Calligraphy Room is the second full bathroom in the hallway. All rooms are very clean, eye-appealing, and comfortable to stay. There is a TV in the Peony Room and the Bamboo Room respectively, and a desk computer in the Calligraphy Room. We also have a loft on the second floor, a place to relax, watch TV, and hang out in the evening. It can easily host one person or two to sleep in the loft area; a new mattress is provided there. Children particularly love the place. Opposite the loft area is the laundry room where you can use the washer and dryer. Feel free to use the facilities; detergent, ironing facilities are provided for your convenience. Seeing is believing; you're welcome to stay at our property and you will surely enjoy your morning and evening at the house when you return from the daily exciting trips in Anchorage or close-by areas.
Overall 9.8 Excellent
Based on 20 reviews
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Overall 9.8 Excellent
Based on 20 reviews
Our house is in the midtown area of Anchorage, within a few miles to everywhere. The first time we saw it, we fell in love with it by its convenient location close to the University of Alaska, hospital, well-known Anchorage Botanical Garden, and an easy access to local restaurants and shops. Two bus lines will take you to downtown and large shopping malls. The property, renovated in recent years, has a contemporary and artistic feel. Three bedrooms face east and one faces south, each is bathed in a plenty of sunshine. Located at the back of the house is the Reflection Lake that offers a full view to the living room and the backyard deck. The summer sunset takes quite a few hours and one can enjoy the sunshine on the deck till 11 pm. Frequently you can see kayaks or canoes drifting and ducks splashing water for fun. Inside the property, there are two floors. On the first floor, you see the eating area, the kitchen, a powder room (a half bath), a French door to the deck, and of course the sitting room with a large window overlooking the lake. You can choose to have your breakfast either on the deck under the pavilion or at the eating area inside while enjoying the lake view. On the second floor, we have three bedrooms (the Peony Room, the Bamboo Room, and the Calligraphy Room). Spacious and airy, the Peony Room has a king-size bed and an ensuite full bath. A new king bed set was purchased in 2017 for this room. The Bamboo Room is smaller with a queen-size bed; the Calligraphy Room has a queen-size futon. Opposite to the Calligraphy Room is the second full bathroom in the hallway. All rooms are very clean, eye-appealing, and comfortable to stay. There is a TV in the Peony Room and the Bamboo Room respectively, and a desk computer in the Calligraphy Room. We also have a loft on the second floor, a place to relax, watch TV, and hang out in the evening. It can easily host one person or two to sleep in the loft area; a new mattress is provided there. Children particularly love the place. Opposite the loft area is the laundry room where you can use the washer and dryer. Feel free to use the facilities; detergent, ironing facilities are provided for your convenience. Seeing is believing; you're welcome to stay at our property and you will surely enjoy your morning and evening at the house when you return from the daily exciting trips in Anchorage or close-by areas.
Find unrivaled beauty at Springhill Suites Anchorage University Lake with our local surroundings and modern amenities, such as free high-speed Wi-Fi and separate areas to work and relax in our spacious suites. Nestled at the base of the Chugach Mountain range with a lakefront backdrop, our hotel is near several local attractions. Observe student life at University of Alaska Anchorage, the state's largest college, or spend an evening supporting the school's basketball team at the Alaska Airlines Center and see the surrounding area in a new light and go flightseeing or dog sledding. At the end of the day, return to our modern rooms and suites to unwind in luxury bedding. Recharge with our free breakfast buffet and meet your exercise goals with our 24-hour fitness center and indoor pool. With our free shuttle service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and downtown, you can travel and see the city with ease. Find metropolitan luxuries and natural beauty at Springhill Suites Anchorage University Lake.
Overall 8.5 Excellent
Based on 733 reviews
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Excellent
9.6
Pros: The hotel and grounds were very nice. There is an outdoor seating area with a fire pit in back of the hotel and there is a walking path and small lake next to the hotel. It’s in a nice quiet location but about a 10-15 min ride from downtown so the Uber fees to get back & forth to downtown do add to the cost of staying there. The breakfast was great - make your own waffles, eggs, oatmeal, bagels, coffee- had a soy milk option too. Used the pool & whirlpool, nice area. They have a small work out room but we didn’t get a chance to use it.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: I have nothing negative to say about this hotel! I’ve stayed here twice and each time it exceeds expectations! The staff is amazing, the breakfast is delicious, the rooms a beautiful and clean. It have a gorgeous trail and lake in the back. I would recommend this hotel to everyone.
Good
7.1
Pros: The room reserved ( 2 queen beds) was not available, even after confirming that day...
Excellent
8.8
Pros: The location and it’s super clean.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The staff were very friendly and helpful and it was very clean.
Excellent
9.2
Pros: Young woman at checkout was very professional and polite. She also helped with restaurant selection. The hotel was very quiet and clean. Breakfast was adequate, but not special. We paid extra for a king suite and it was very nice. The blinds were motorized and worked well. That was a nice little perk that was unexpected. The toilet and shower area were separate and that was nice. The room layout was different than what you usually see, with the bed facing the outside windows. The room was supposed to have a lake view, and that was one of the reasons for selecting that room type, but we could not see the lake. But the room was advertised as a lake view room
Poor
1.0
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Rooms are very spacious and the morning breakfast was great too!
Good
6.2
Pros: Nice room and breakfast buffet
Mediocre
2.5
Pros: Staff seemed to try their best.
Okay
4.0
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Breakfast was great-warm scrambled eggs, sausage, and great waffles!! Coffee was good too.
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Overall 8.5 Excellent
Based on 733 reviews
Vibe
9.0
Location
8.9
Service
8.7
Breakfast
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Room
7.9
Location
9.0
Service
8.9
Breakfast
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Amenities
7.3
Room
7.0
Pool
5.2
Room
7.4
9.6 Excellent
Pros: The hotel and grounds were very nice. There is an outdoor seating area with a fire pit in back of the hotel and there is a walking path and small lake next to the hotel. It’s in a nice quiet location but about a 10-15 min ride from downtown so the Uber fees to get back & forth to downtown do add to the cost of staying there. The breakfast was great - make your own waffles, eggs, oatmeal, bagels, coffee- had a soy milk option too. Used the pool & whirlpool, nice area. They have a small work out room but we didn’t get a chance to use it.
Cons: As noted there is a travel time to downtown and no restaurants within walking of the hotel. They did have items for purchase that you could microwave- microwave in room plus mini fridge in room and we saw a number of people getting food delivered.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: I have nothing negative to say about this hotel! I’ve stayed here twice and each time it exceeds expectations! The staff is amazing, the breakfast is delicious, the rooms a beautiful and clean. It have a gorgeous trail and lake in the back. I would recommend this hotel to everyone.
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7.1 Good
Pros: The room reserved ( 2 queen beds) was not available, even after confirming that day...
Cons: Bad management of rooms....made a reservation for 2 queen bed room, was given a king bed and a sofa bed.
8.8 Excellent
Pros: The location and it’s super clean.
Cons: The mirror in my room was missing.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The staff were very friendly and helpful and it was very clean.
Cons: Maybe change up the breakfast every few days.
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Young woman at checkout was very professional and polite. She also helped with restaurant selection. The hotel was very quiet and clean. Breakfast was adequate, but not special. We paid extra for a king suite and it was very nice. The blinds were motorized and worked well. That was a nice little perk that was unexpected. The toilet and shower area were separate and that was nice. The room layout was different than what you usually see, with the bed facing the outside windows. The room was supposed to have a lake view, and that was one of the reasons for selecting that room type, but we could not see the lake. But the room was advertised as a lake view room
Cons: Chose, and paid for, and wanted a lake view king suite but got a king suite with no lake view, though a lake view is how it was advertised
1.0 Poor
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Cons: Your advertisement AND their advertisement includes the pool. The ONLY reason I chose this property was for my grandson to swim...and it was ‘Under Renovation’. The clerk admitted that negative issue “should have been” noted in their (and your) online information! VERY disappointed...
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Rooms are very spacious and the morning breakfast was great too!
Cons: Location
6.2 Good
Pros: Nice room and breakfast buffet
Cons: The pool was a disappointment
2.5 Mediocre
Pros: Staff seemed to try their best.
Cons: There was a drunk man yelling profanities and slamming doors from 3-4:30 am in the room next door. It also sounded like they were fighting and slamming each other against the walls. Another man banged on our room window from outside multiple times at 4 am. We let the front desk know three times and they finally kicked the occupants out. The pool was completely packed and included 5-10 people swimming in their pajamas and day clothes. Pool is always out of towels, some kid puked on the pool deck and another person started blasting rock music. I would recommend having a pool attendant at this place. The shower door in the room leaks bad and is a potential hazard. Dirty floors, only decaf coffee stocked in room, wall light in shower room didn’t work, and lots of families with unruly children. Will never ever stay here again, worst hotel experience of my life!!!
4.0 Okay
Pros:
Cons: Room was dirty, table is sticky, floor had wet spots, shower leaked, towel rack was missing. Pool was closed, breakfast was OK, no coffee or tea left out after 10 AM. Bed was comfortable but that was not enough for me to book this hotel again.
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Breakfast was great-warm scrambled eggs, sausage, and great waffles!! Coffee was good too.
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Find unrivaled beauty at Springhill Suites Anchorage University Lake with our local surroundings and modern amenities, such as free high-speed Wi-Fi and separate areas to work and relax in our spacious suites. Nestled at the base of the Chugach Mountain range with a lakefront backdrop, our hotel is near several local attractions. Observe student life at University of Alaska Anchorage, the state's largest college, or spend an evening supporting the school's basketball team at the Alaska Airlines Center and see the surrounding area in a new light and go flightseeing or dog sledding. At the end of the day, return to our modern rooms and suites to unwind in luxury bedding. Recharge with our free breakfast buffet and meet your exercise goals with our 24-hour fitness center and indoor pool. With our free shuttle service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and downtown, you can travel and see the city with ease. Find metropolitan luxuries and natural beauty at Springhill Suites Anchorage University Lake.
With a stay at Camai Bed And Breakfast in Anchorage (University Area), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sullivan Arena and Alaska Airlines Center. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 9.5 Excellent
Based on 14 reviews
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Overall 9.5 Excellent
Based on 14 reviews
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10.0
Room
9.6
Breakfast
8.6
Comfort
7.1
With a stay at Camai Bed And Breakfast in Anchorage (University Area), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sullivan Arena and Alaska Airlines Center. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Located in Anchorage (University Area), Alaska House of Jade Bed and Breakfast is within a 10-minute drive of Sullivan Arena and Alaska Airlines Center. Featured amenities include a computer station and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Located in Anchorage (University Area), Alaska House of Jade Bed and Breakfast is within a 10-minute drive of Sullivan Arena and Alaska Airlines Center. Featured amenities include a computer station and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
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