Downtown Marriott Anchorage, AK [Master Thread]
Nov 17, 2000, 2:41 pm
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Downtown Marriott Anchorage, AK [Master Thread]
I may be heading to Anchorage in December(this is not by choice, I assure you). I normally stay at the Captain Cook or Hilton, and was wondering how they compare to the Marriott. Obviously, the other two hotels have aged a bit, although they have been renovated.
I know I can receive Alaska miles for staying at any of the three hotels, so that's not an issue.
I know I can receive Alaska miles for staying at any of the three hotels, so that's not an issue.
Jun 23, 2007, 3:38 pm
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Anyone have any recent experiences from this hotel...what are the best rooms to request here?
Jun 24, 2007, 7:14 pm
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I agree with dayone ... the views from a high west-facing floor are spectacular. Stayed there last summer - can't beat "sunset" at midnight from these rooms. It's been a number of years since I stayed in the Hilton, but in my fading impressions I believe the Marriott is a much nicer property these days.
Jun 29, 2007, 7:35 pm
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My wife and I had a great stay here some years ago for a couple of nights before a cruise departing from Seward. I can't compare it to the Hilton or Captain Cook, but just know the location was great, the staff super-friendly, the restaurant pretty nice, and the facilities clean and well-maintained.
Jun 29, 2007, 8:10 pm
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If you do need to move your car, the Conoco visitors lot is very friendly if you're "visiting" for a couple of hours.
Nov 24, 2007, 3:07 pm
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Just finished an excellent four night stay at the Anchorage Marriott. They have the older rooms, but the views were superb, both from my room and the concierge lounge, and the staff was one of the friendliest and most helpful I've encountered at a Marriott property in recent years. And, much to my surprise, the concierge lounge was on Thanksgiving, which was a nice gesture.
Nov 5, 2008, 10:12 am
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I know this thread is semi-outdated but has anyone stayed there recently? I will be staying there for three nights in March 2009 and was wondering if there were any constructions? Is the Concierge Lounge open on weekends? Any suggestions on restaurants in the area? Thanks!
Nov 5, 2008, 10:36 am
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I was there in May. No construction. CL was not open on the weekend, though the front desk was incredible and allowed me in to take some pictures of downtown and scenery (it is on the top floor).
I recommend Simon & Seafort's for dinner (view of the bay) and Snow City Cafe (best breakfast, get the Crab omelette). Both within walking distance.
I recommend Simon & Seafort's for dinner (view of the bay) and Snow City Cafe (best breakfast, get the Crab omelette). Both within walking distance.
Nov 5, 2008, 6:43 pm
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I stayed 1 night on a Cat 5 VISA Cert award in June '08.
Reception was very cheerful (even near midnight) and as a lowly Silver I was pleasantly surprised to be given Lounge access ^
My stay was on a weekday so I can't help ya with the weekend issue.
I don't recall any construction and thought my room was one of the largest Marriott rooms I had ever stayed in
+1 on Simon & Seafort (especially the halibut cheeks
)
check out the Consolidated ANC Meetup thread in for some other popular ANC spots.
Reception was very cheerful (even near midnight) and as a lowly Silver I was pleasantly surprised to be given Lounge access ^
My stay was on a weekday so I can't help ya with the weekend issue.
I don't recall any construction and thought my room was one of the largest Marriott rooms I had ever stayed in
+1 on Simon & Seafort (especially the halibut cheeks
)check out the Consolidated ANC Meetup thread in for some other popular ANC spots.
Nov 5, 2008, 8:13 pm
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