This place is really the place to stay when u r visiting Anchorage. It's really close to the Airport and ask for the manager's rate to get a much better deal ($169 plus taxes).
* The construction is new
* The rooms are SPACIOUS
* the bathrooms are super clean and look brand new
* the linens and towels are super soft and fresh
* the beds are firm and comfortable
* the rooms in the back have views of the mountains
* breakfast is included in the rate
* there is even a tiny pool, gym, laundry room and business center (Which they let us use to print our boardign passes in spite of us having checked out two days earlier)
The rooms are surely better than 4 star and the staff is really polite, courteous and helpful.
Please consider staying here when u have to spend a night in Anchorage.

We went for a room with a view of the harbor and it was worth it. It was a great feeling in the morning to look out over that peaceful harbor (and a cruise ship). Easy walking to all the local restaurants.

Rooms were decorated typical Hilton Express - it was very clean with great service and support. Very good value compared to other choices.

Fair value for money. Good hotel position. Rooms are good, breakfast is ok, room service low quality. Pool/Spa very small.

We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express after a cruise and were pleasantly surprised. We booked online thru the Holiday Inn website and got a good rate. The location of the hotel is great, right on the harbor and had great views, we spent some time in the late afternoon watching otters play in the water right outside the hotel and Bald Eagles fly overhead. The room was large and had a microwave/fridge. We did not have a harbor view, but still looked out to the mountains. In the morning they have a nice complimentary breakfast buffet and the high speed wireless internet is free. The staff was friendly and helpful.