Positives:
1. Clean budget motel, spacious rooms.
2. Free wireless internet
3. Stove/refrig/microwave/coffee in room.
4. Free satellite TV (if it works -- see below)

Cautions:
1. Bring your earplugs:
a. Wood frame construction means you hear every step in the room above.
b. No elevator; End rooms hear every step on up/down stairs
c. Room AC via open windows -- cars parked 10' from windows; you hear every arrival, departure, loading, unloading.
2. Check TV immediately -- ours had expired Smartcard in the satellite box -- no TV until next day.
3. Sheets changed only after four consecutive days stay.
4. Don't get sick in the room -- notice says maids will not clean up after you. Also don't soil the mattress -- you will probably be buying a new one.
5. Don't lose the key. $56 (!) charge to your credit card.

We were a big party - 10 people including 3 children, and we wanted to save on the hotel costs since we were only going to be there to sleep. This place was our first stop in Alaska and we landed late in the night (technically early in the morning) for a three night stay. The staff was really nice even at that late hour. Our rooms were very clean, the breakfast was very good and filling (not nominal like in some other places) and the management was very pleasent. That is an experience that one would expect in any decent place, but we had some trouble getting the RV the next day after checkout, and the mangement let the children and my mother-in-law stay in the room till the evening. We were not the easiest of customers, for e.g. my nephew became ill in the middle of the night and we had to make some phone calls at that hour, but the service was always politely given, and I would recommend this place to anyone. This is far cheaper than staying in anchorage, has a people movers bus stop, grocery store and restaurants within a five minute distance. If you have children, the kitchenette is very good. For it's price, you can't get a better deal.

The room was large and very clean. Also was quiet. Fridge, microwave, and coffe maker included. Some rooms have kitchenettes. The location is about 20 minutes from Anchorage. Great bargain compared to Anchorage hotel prices in the summer months. Don't let the outside keep you away. We spent little time in the room, so weren't looking for a 5 star hotel. This place was perfect for the price and the staff was very helpful. Would definitely stay again. Save money here and spend more on all the sightseeing adventures. Alaska was beautiful!!!!!!!!

My touring family group of eleven stayed at the Eagle River Motel for one night in July of 2006. Its not anything special to look at and some of the surrounding properties are a bit shabby but the motel itself is great. Its within a short drive of Anchorage but costs a lot less than most places in the city. There are three levels and not much excess parking. The rooms are very large for a motel. A laundry room is available on the ground floor. A PC is available in the office and the office has a selection of movies for use in the DVD players in the rooms. The beds were very comfortable. They have a nice breakfast available in the office and the owner was expecially friendly and helpful. The North Slope Restaurant is within walking distance and the food is great there. The Eagle River Nature Center is a few miles south and worth a visit. Overall, an excellent choice, especially if you are on a budget.