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McKinley Chalet Resort: Traveler Reviews

2.5 of 5
Milepost 238, George Parks Hwy, Denali National Park and Preserve, AK 99755
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Brockville, Canada
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
“Chalet Canyon Lodge - the newer part”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 4, 2012

We stayed two nights in the recently built Chalet Canyon Lodge at the McKinley Chalet Resort. Simple but very beautiful and blends well with the area but.....because we stayed mid September the weather, especially the nights were getting very cool. The person that designed this section of McKinley Chalet Resorts did a very poor job at heating the units. On arrival our unit was 54 degrees and despite raising the thermostat for a few hours in didn't rise above 56 degrees. The maintenance man sent to check it out said the first floor units are cold, the second floor units are warmer and the third floor units are hot. They changed our rooms. This is an item that should be addressed and maybe just effects those staying when the temperatures are near the freezing mark. Other than the heat our stay was very comfortable and the diversified staff have great personalities and eager to please. It's a short walk to the Boardwalk where stores and good restaurants are located.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Wellington, Texas
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16 reviews 16 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Great place to stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 3, 2012

We enjoyed our stay during the land part of our cruisetour. We took the Denali Tundra tour and didn't get to the hotel until 10:30 p.m. They kept the restaurant open so those of us on the tour could eat. The cooked to order breakfast was very good the next morning! Very nice accomodations!

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Palmer, Alaska, United States
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great Stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 2, 2012

We were here on our first Denali Road Lottery Trip . We were greeted with kindness and enthusiasm. The desk clerk was most helpful. Our room was clean and comfortable. Very quaint and rustic. We enjoyed being able to walk the trails with our dog. The breakfast buffet was delicious and our over all experience was great! No stress! Highly recommend The McKinley Chalet Resort.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Townsville, Australia
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59 reviews 59 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
“Don't bother.”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 28, 2012

We were forced to stay here after we were bumped from Princess Denali, another review to write there! The McKinley chalet, what can I say if you are in a lower room the sounds of guest upstairs will drive you mad as will the toilets and showers. Don't expect to sleep. The rooms in D block had only a double bed. The dining room was unfriendly with little gluten free choice, the bar smelled musty and was tiny.

  • Stayed September 2012
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 27, 2012

After many hours on the bus, having disembarked our Cruise Ship, for our Land Tour portion, the McKinley Chalets were a welcome sight. The arrangements were all made, room keys were ready, and handed out to all of us.

The lodge is a rustic type, but with all the modern conveniences, with shuttles running from main building to the outlying cabins, and a 3 story lodge (where we were lodged). After we checked in, we had a wonderful meal in the restaurant onsight. Also had a great gift shop, and bar area, plus a 2nd restaurant, which offered smaller meals on a buffet. It also had a snack bar, as well.

Our room was a "special needs" one, and only complaint there, was that the sink did not have any room to put anything more than a toothbrush, toothpaste on it. Not really good for 2 people sharing space in a bathroom. Other than that, bed was fine, all amenities good. We did find it surprising that there was no AC (but a ceiling fan)(Since we are Florida residents, we are not used to not having AC). We did fine, however, and of course it did have heat, if we wanted it.

We spent 2 nights at this resort, and would recommend it to others. It is however, owned by Holland America Cruise Lines and most visitors were ones off of the cruise ships. One more thing, our luggage was delivered to us, just as promised, which was a welcome sight, after a long ride on motorcoach.

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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Mckinley Chalet Hotel Denali National Park And Preserve
Mckinley Chalet Hotel
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Hotel Mckinley Chalet
Address: Milepost 238, George Parks Hwy, Denali National Park and Preserve, AK 99755
Region: United States > Alaska > Denali National Park and Preserve
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
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Ranked #2 of 6 hotels in Denali National Park and Preserve
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
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