Best Hotels in Fairbanks

Located in downtown Fairbanks, where guests can enjoy prime views of the Northern Lights from September through March, the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center also receives 21 hours of sunlight daily during the summer months. The property is 6 miles from both the Fairbanks International Airport and the Georgeson Botanical Garden and is about 125 miles from Denali National Park. Amenities include a fitness center, free parking, coin-operated laundry machines and a variety of conference and meeting facilities. Rooms, which some guests said need updating, come with complimentary Wi-Fi access. The hotel restaurants include Red Lantern Steak & Spirits, which serves lunch and dinner, and the Northern Latitudes Restaurant, which serves Alaskan cuisine from May through September.

Pike’s Waterfront Lodge sits right on the banks of the Chena River, providing gorgeous waterfront views that visitors to Fairbanks, Alaska, love. There is an extensive array of amenities on-site, including a steam room, a riverside deck, a business center, a fitness center and an airport shuttle. Plus, during the warmer seasons, visitors can enjoy outdoor fire pits, a miniature golf course, a bocce ball court and pool tables. During the winter, the staff will even provide a northern lights wake-up call upon request. Each of the property’s 208 guest rooms includes complimentary Wi-Fi access, a microwave, a minifridge, a flat-screen TV, Aveda bath amenities and a coffee maker. While recent guests rave about the hotel’s river view and stunning grounds, some of them note that the furniture in the rooms needs an update. 

SpringHill Suites Fairbanks sits adjacent to the Chena River in Fairbanks, Alaska, just 2 miles from Pioneer Park and 4 miles from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Each of the 140 recently-renovated suites includes complimentary Wi-Fi access, a coffee maker, a sofa bed, a minifridge, a microwave and a workstation. Plus, travelers can enjoy several on-site amenities, like a fitness center, an indoor pool and an airport shuttle. When visitors get hungry, there is an on-site restaurant, Lavelle’s Bistro, which also serves a daily complimentary breakfast. Recent guests love how clean and comfortable this property’s accommodations are, but they also note that the hotel’s neighborhood can feel insecure at night. Because SpringHill Suites is a Marriott property, guests can earn and redeem Marriott Rewards points while staying here.

Situated on the banks of the Chena River in Fairbanks, Alaska, Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge is a within 5 miles of Fairbanks International Airport and Alaska Railroad Corporation. The property is also close to destinations such as Pioneer Park and the Riverboat Discovery tour company. The hotel’s 325 rooms, which some recent guest say could an update, have free Wi-Fi access and TVs with cable channels. Amenities include a fitness center and a business center. The on-site dining options include Edgewater Dining Room, which serves breakfast and dinner in summer months; Trackers Bar & Grill, which provides lunch, dinner and drinks; and Riverview Deck, which offers drinks and snacks when weather permits. It also has a coffee and gift shop. This hotel provides an airport shuttle service for a fee. It is part of Princess Lodges, a subsidiary of Princess Cruises that also own several other hotels throughout Alaska.

Regency Fairbanks Hotel in downtown Fairbanks, Alaska, is near destinations such as the Alaska House Art Gallery, Fairbanks Ice Museum and Fort Wainwright. The hotel’s 128 rooms, which are generally regarded as spacious and clean by recent visitors, have free Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, microwaves and coffee makers. Some guests say the accommodations here look a bit dated though. Rooms featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators and stovetops are also available. On-site amenities include a 24-hour business center and a fitness center. The property provides complimentary continental breakfast, free self-parking and a free airport shuttle. The on-site restaurant – Tubby’s Alaskan BBQ, Grill & Sports Bar – specializes in smoked pork, chicken and beef and is open in the afternoons and evenings.