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.

We (two adults, three college age kids) stayed here on our way back from Denali park. It is in the Northern suburbs of Anchorage, so it is a bit closer. Pleasant, older style motel. Modest, but clean and friendly staff. We stayed in a "suite" (one large room) on third floor that had kitchenette and three beds plus a fourth trundle (folding) bed that was a full-size twin. The kitchenette had a stove (but no utensils-- I am not sure if these were available from the office) as well as a refrigerator and microwave. The motel has its own laundry facilities for guests and rents videos at the desk. It is in walking distance to a major supermarket (Carrs). Not a luxury establishment, but very pleasant and a good value. Access note: I believe all access is via outside stairs - no elevator. We would stay here again.