This was a wonderful little hotel. We didn't get to spend much time here but the bed was VERY comfortable and the black out curtains were fantastic. You also get a credit to eat at a little restaurant for breakfast the next morning. The restaurant was really cute and the food was good.

I chose this hotel based on cost and location.I was looking for a place for 4 adults.We stayed at the Grand precruise for 3 nights. It was so easy to walk to the shopping and restaurant areas. The breakfast at Sizzin Cafe was great. The rooms we had were the king suite, which was great for 2 people.I would say for 4 adults, it would be a squeeze. Our sons were in a queen suite and that would also be hard for 4 adults. One of the room was in the front and we did hear street noise. The train whistle was louder in the front than the back. For the price, this was a good value. I would not hesitate to stay here again, but I would do price comparison only due to the noise issue. Ear plugs are cheap. It was easy to get to the train station.

I was looking for a hotel close to ship creek that had cooking facilities since I was staying for a whole week. The rate was very reasonable ($79 for government travel) and the location is good - especially for accessing downtown. It is only 1-2 blocks from the beginning of the coastal trail. They even had fresh cookies in the evening.

I had a king suite that was very nice. It was large and comfortable with a well equipped albeit small kitchen. The bed was comfortable and it had a nice desk and a good wireless network for my laptop. The one improvement to the room I would recommend is a larger TV. The TV cabinet was at least 15 feet from the bed and it was only a 25" TV. a 32/36" would be much better given how far the TV is from the bed.

The continental breakfast was 'cheesy' - a bagel, muffin, applesauce, and juice - but was delivered by 7 AM with a Daily News. I ate it daily and kept some of the extras to bring home.

I do have some criticisms tho-
-This is an older hotel and despite being nicely remodeled into a hotel, the front desk is not visible from the entrance. There is a notice bell when the front door opens and probably a security camera, but the front desk person doesn't see all who enter and leave. The door is always unlocked - even in the late evening although there is a key swipe that could lock it for security. I would have felt better if I had to swipe my key to get into the building.
-There is no on street parking at this hotel. When I asked where to park I was given a 24 hour permit to park in the Diamond Lot only 50 feet away from the front door. I had to get another pass each day of my stay. I didn't know until checkout that I was being charged $6 for each 24 hour parking pass. While this wasn't a lot of money, I would much rather have paid $6 extra for the room than get hit with a hidden charge at checkout. Nowhere on the pass does it mention cost and I assumed that it was included with the room fee.
-Becuase it is an old apartment building, there is no on site health club. In the guest guide there was a statement that guests can request a pass to use a local health club. I got passes twice to use the Alaska Club at the Conoco-Phillips Building. At the time I thought that this was a great deal. Until I got to check out - and learned that they were charging $7.50 for each pass. It didn't say anything in the guide or the pass that it cost $7.50, and I have never paid to use a fitness club associated with a hotel I was staying at. The clerk at check out didn't charge me when I mentioned that their statement in the guide was misleading at best - but if I hadn't complained I would be $15 poorer.

All in all this is a great hotel, especially for a longer stay in the downtown area - close parking (albeit $6 per day) and very large and well equipped rooms. The staff was very polite and friendly although they should do a better job of informing guests of charges of incidentals as they are 'issued'.

I live in Anc. and Mom was travelling up, she deserves the best and we got it! Clean, quiet, and spacious. Great downtown location, everything within walking distance. Amazing Fur Rendezvous special rates. Will definitely book again and recommend anyone travelling to Anchorage to check this property out. A+