Americas Best Inns-Anchorage

Staying here was like living an episode of a late-night TV show; I half expected a filming crew to emerge from a dark corner at any second. The place apparently hosts some very long-term residents; soon after arrival one of the crazy ones accosted my (5-yr-old) son and I in the parking lot. The room was ill-lit and so filthy I feared unclothing for bed or taking a shower. I nearly called the police twice because of domestic violence in nearby rooms or the hall. I slept with the light on with the hope it would deter thieves. This hotel was, in a word, frightening. In all fairness, tho, I have to say that the front desk people were nice and I did appreciate the free wifi. Does that make it worth staying there again? Never ever. read more

I know it as one of the older hotels in anchorage.

The hotel offered services such as a wake up call, which never happened. Their parking was too small and cramp, to the point where it would be easy to get a finder binder by mistake. They also had parking in the back, which would make it incontinence for those you are on business. If there was a rating I would rate them as -10 for being dysfunction, but a 5 for being close to the airport. They also had a kitchenette in their rooms, which can be good for many who would use it, so for that I give a 4. read more

We were desperate to find lodging within a range that justified us not making five additional trips of 147 mi. each plus wear/tear. You always had to sit on the less than comfortable bed to watch TV - no chairs whatsoever. It's in a part of town that made you wonder if everything in your car was going to be there in the morning or even if the car was going to be there in the morning! If we had not been desperate, we would not have even considered staying in this hotel. read more

Didn't like it, wont stay there again.

The hotel is located in Spenard an area of town with much crime. The hotel is very old with narrow long hallways. The hotel did not look or feel clean. The bed and bathroom were clean but the overall appearance was not good. I did not stay at this hotel but purchased another hotel for my stay in Anchorage. I recommend this hotel be removed from your list.

The hotel manager was very rude and did not provide any service when I complained about not receiving any bath towels during my entire stay. Did not feel secure in this neighborhood or hotel. The outside doors were left ajar and the back parking lot was cluttered with junk, cigarette butts and darkly lit. The hotel lobby did not have any cream for coffee and there were crumbs on the counter that had not been cleaned all day. read more

Staff honesty greatly appreciated. In a public area of the lobby, I misplaced a back pack with items personally valuable to me, and they held it behind the counter awaiting my return. Parking and security policies were somewhat inconvenient. Hotel is undergoing renovation and should be quite nice when finished.

I would recommend this hotel only for people who are on a very tight budget. It was clean and the staff were pleasant enough, but it lacks amenities that I expect in a chain hotel, such as carpeting, an alarm clock in the room, a TV remote that works, and an ice machine. This was an independent hotel until apparently just recently.