Juneau Hotels

Conveniences abound at this 86-room hotel, going well beyond the basics of a budget-level chain. Located near both the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry Terminal and the Juneau International Airport, the Juneau Travelodge Hotel gives guests access to a 24-hour complimentary shuttle to and from the airport and ferry, as well as a complimentary shuttle downtown that operates on a set daily schedule.

If you’re looking for a grand old hotel, this is your place. Dating to 1939, the Baranof has maintained the opulence of that era. The dark, lavish lobby is a favorite gathering place for legislators, and you’ll find glass doorknobs and pressed-tin ceilings. Remodeling has helped bring more light in, but many of the 196 rooms are on the small side. Still, the downtown location can’t be beat and many Alaskans who travel for business choose to stay here.

A consistent, upscale waterfront hotel at a good value: that’s what the Prospector’s all about. Remodeled in 2001, its cherry-wood furniture and new artwork make the 63 large units cozy and fashionable. The downtown location is great, and rooms facing Gastineau Channel have good views though you may well have to deal with highway noise. If you happen to have a car, the hotel offers free parking.

If you’re looking for a solid, mid-range hotel with some amenities close to the airport, check out the Aspen Hotel Juneau. Its 94 rooms and suites are clean and comfortable, and you’ll find a pool and exercise room, as well as an in-room refrigerator and microwave.

At this upscale, waterfront hotel, you’ll find large, colorful rooms and public spaces stuffed full of Tlingit art masterpieces. Bought and refurbished by the Goldbelt Native Corporation, this 105-room property boasts museum-quality Native art in the lobby and comfortable bedrooms with dark, cherry-wood furniture. Grab a room in the front for great views of Gastineau Channel ($10 more).

Don't let the Best Western label throw you: Grandma's Feather Bed may be part of a chain, but it’s hardly ordinary. In fact, it’s the smallest property in the worldwide hotel company. Set in a Victorian farmhouse, this surprisingly quaint inn has 14 rooms, each boasting a queen feather bed and Jacuzzi. Full breakfast is included.

Your romantic wilderness home in Alaska. 15 minutes from downtown and within walking distance of the Mendenhall Glacier, Diane Pearson has stocked her “B&B mini-resort” with every conceivable amenity you could think of, from food and wine to a pond and rowboat, along with mountain bikes, fishing equipment, yoga, and high-speed Internet. Cozy up to the fireplace in your room or go for a hike right outside your door. Enjoy a hot tub or campfire in the rainforest with views of the distant Mendenhall Glacier.