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Forget-Me-Not Lodge and the Aurora Express

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Based on 13 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4.5 based on 8 reviews Rooms
    • 4.5 based on 7 reviews Service
    • 4.5 based on 8 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 8 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 3 reviews Dining
  • Recommended For:
    • 70% based on 8 reviews Older travelers
    • 60% based on 8 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 40% based on 8 reviews Families with young children
    • 30% based on 8 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 30% based on 8 reviews Young singles

Reviews of Forget-Me-Not Lodge and the Aurora Express

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5 of 5 stars
Florida
Jun 15, 2008

The Train Cars offer a truly unique lodging experience; each room has its own individual style. Perched high on a bluff, you have an amazing view of the river. Wish our plans would have allowed us to stay longer. Mike and Susan are wonderful hosts and provide you with some of the best breakfasts you will find anywhere. If you... more

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5 of 5 stars
Logan, Utah
Aug 28, 2007
7/7 found this review helpful

This is one of the nicest and most fascinating accommodations I have ever stayed at (me and my Mom stayed two nights in the Arlene railcar and one in the Can-Can room). Alaska is a land that is extraordinary beyond one's imagination and Mike and Susan's Aurora Express B&B truly does justice to this great state. First of all their... more

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5 of 5 stars
Fairfax, VA
Jul 16, 2007
5/5 found this review helpful

We had a great time and Sue and Mike are super nice folks. Staying in an old rail car is kind of neat and the view overlooking the city is unbeatable. Its a bit hard to find but once your there you get a feel for the area pretty quickly. They serve a ton of food for breakfast and it... more

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5 of 5 stars
Connecticut
Apr 13, 2007
6/6 found this review helpful

Spent one week at this Fantastic! bed and breakfast. Private rooms designed from beautifully restored antique Railroad cars. The owners Mike and Susan were some of the best hosts we have ever had. The food was out of this world. 5 Star luxury at resonable prices. We left feeling like part of the family. Thanks for everything! Will definately return... more

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5 of 5 stars
Stamford, CT
Sep 15, 2006
8/8 found this review helpful

If you are looking for a great place with character and a little fun, this is your place. From the funky train car rooms to the excellent Breakfast, you won't be disappointed. I'm only sorry we couldn't have stayed longer! more

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5 of 5 stars
brooklyn, new york
Aug 2, 2006
9/9 found this review helpful

I recently spent four nights at the Aurora Express and Forget Me Not Lodge in Fairbanks, Alaska which is a bed and breakfast run by Mike and Sue Wilson. They bought a bunch of authentic Alasak Railroad pullman cars and converted them into rooms. Oh my God! They have some outrageous rooms. The one my family stayed in was decorated... more

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5 of 5 stars
Ridgefield, Washington
Jun 9, 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

Staying at the Aurora Express is a must do if you will be anywhere near Fairbanks. It is a destination of its own. Sleeping in the spacious, luxury rail cars was soooo comfortable and soooo fun. They had recently had a wedding party there. What a great idea! The food, scenery, and visits with our hosts and other guests were... more

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5 of 5 stars
Marengo, Illinois
Feb 5, 2006
4/5 found this review helpful

You definitely won't forget an experience at the Aurora Express. Hosts Mike ans Susan were the greatest and really make you feel right at home. Although somewhat out of the ordinary, the accomodations couldn't be nicer. No way is this a "cookie cutter" motel or B and B experience. This is definitely a must stay if there will be kids... more

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5 of 5 stars
Joy, Illinois
Jun 22, 2005
9/9 found this review helpful

This is a group of renovated Pulman Cars decorated in themes. My son was thrilled about staying here. The hosts are Suan and Mike and they are fabulous! I could have stayed there the entire week. Susan is a wonderful cook and we were tripping over each other every morning looking forward to her breakfasts. They threw my son a... more

Feb 28, 2005
3/3 found this review helpful

I wish I could give this place a 10. While our entire Alaskan experience was incredible I have to say the segment we spent at the Aurora Express stands out. Our wonderful hosts, Mike and Sue, greeted us as we drove up, gave us a tour of the train cars, and when my mom unexpectedly showed up, invited her to... more

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Forget-Me-Not Lodge and the Aurora Express Address

1540 Chena Ridge Road, P.O. Box 80128, Fairbanks, AK 99708