I travel to Ketchikan all the time. This is where I stay. It has the most convenient location. Yes, the rooms are small and, yes, no elevator is an issue. Cannot deny that. But, it is the right room at the right price.

Those that do not like the Gilmore have not had the experience of staying somewhere else in Ketchikan. Other locations are either in an inconvenient location, are overpriced even more, or are not as well kept.

Very disappointing stay. We reserved for 3 nights at a 'special winter rate' advertised on their website, which they say they would not honor as the website was being changed the next day (it never was). We did get a discounted rate but were put in what I'm sure was the smallest room possible. Hard to get to the other side of the bed even! Ran out of hot water, lousy bed & pillows, people drunk and yelling in the hall all night. Don't stay here if you expect any rest or comfort!

The Gilmore is a beautiful OLD hotel right in downtown Ketchikan. The Gilmore offers a shuttle van and is home to Annabell's Restaurant (beautiful atmosphere & great food), but the hotel itself has small rooms, best to upgrade and go for the view, or you will be looking at the wall of the building next door. Hotel staff very friendly and accommodating.

Stayed a Sunday night and a Saturday night 1 week later in August 2004. Both nights, there was constant LOUD music and shouting/screaming until 3 am from the Totem & Sourdough Bars just below and on the corners. The rooms are fine, the location is perfect, and Annabelle's Restaurant and the shuttle service are great, but with the noise you won't get a good night's sleep. Definitely not worth $150 a night.