The Alaskan Hotel & Bar
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#30 of 38 hotels in Juneau
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4.3
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3.1
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3.2
Value
3.2
This iconic hotel was built in 1913, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located in the center of downtown Juneau. The Alaskan Hotel has retained its Victorian décor in the common areas and bar. All guest rooms include free high-speed Wi-Fi. All rooms are accessible by stairs only. Guests at the Alaskan Hotel can visit the bar for a drink, where they can meet locals and attend events such as karaoke, open mic nights, and live music performances. Laundry facilities are also available on site. The hotel is within a 10-minute walk of the Alaska State Museum, a 5-minute walk of the Capitol building, and a 5-minute walk of The Centennial Hall Convention Center. All tour pick up sites are also located within blocks of the hotel. Coffee shops and restaurants are all nearby and walking distance. Please note that $100 rooms do not include tax and do not have their own private baths. $115 room contain private bathrooms.
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Paid public parking nearby
Free internet
Bar / lounge
Hiking
Skiing
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Street parking
Bowling offsite
Canoeing offsite
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Karaoke
Walking tours
Board games / puzzles
Nightclub / DJ
ATM on site
Self-serve laundry
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Telephone
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Private bathrooms
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Mountain view
City view
Landmark view
Non-smoking rooms
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Historic Hotel
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Location
167 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801-1321
The Alaskan Hotel & Bar
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Great for walkers
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This was the worst hotel experience I've ever had. -We needed an extra cot to put in our room. I spent a very long time on the phone making my reservation and the person I spoke with assured me the room we were staying in had room for a cot and a cot would be available. When we arrived not only was there not a cot in the room, it was apparent that fitting a cot would be extremely difficult. The woman working tried to find one and was able to find the cot frame, but not the mattress. Instead she offered me several blankets "to put under me". -The hotel was very dirty. We found dead bugs in the closet, someone's earrings on the windowsill, and the bathroom was not clean. -Our window was right at ground level, and wouldn't lock, leaving us feeling very unsafe. Especially because it was also right next to the back entrance where people would come and go to smoke. -We were on the top floor, which was very warm, without air conditioning. This is somewhat normal in Alaska, but we asked for a fan, and the woman said they had all been given out.…
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Where to begin? -Perhaps the lack of a smoke detector? (empty holder though). - The bathroom mirror that fell off the wall? - Sauna-like room with guillotine windows that wont stay open? - NO BATHROOM DOOR? (Seriously. Someone had removed the bathroom door) -A garbage bag full of ice? ("because someone keeps stealing our ice buckets") -All night screaming and marijuana smoke coming from the street below? -The techno DJ shaking the fillings out of our teeth until 3am? Pick your favorite, save your sanity, and stay at the Juneau Ramada instead.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Pros: • I love the location of this hotel, everything is so walkable and the view is of course beautiful. •Staff has been very very friendly so far. • I love the design of this entire hotel, the furniture in the lobby, the carpet, the wallpaper, so cute and historic and is the exact reason why we chose to stay here. •Comfy and CLEAN bed (thank god) it seems rare nowadays to not find a stain somewhere on a hotel bed. These did not! •TV and mini fridge in our room Cons: •Do noooooot stay here if you’re a light sleeper. The bar in the hotel has absolute ragers. • I’m not sure if they don’t care anymore or what, but it seems they are letting this beautiful old hotel get run down. By “they” I mean the owners of course. - Chipped paint - Duct tape of some sort over the fridge - One window doesn’t stay open -Shower door barely shuts -Smudges all over tv and mirrors • The whole key system for getting in the hotel is very odd. •The hotel staff is at the bar at night? It’s very weird if you have something you need to walk down to the bar in your jammies…
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: This whole town basically closes down if the cruise ships aren’t in!
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I read *many* mixed reviews before staying at this property, most complained about the noise, due to the hotel being over the bar. Yes, it is noisy, yes, you can hear yelling from the bar downstairs and occasional music,-- but it's nothing awful. If you are a light sleeper-don't book it. If you live in a city or anywhere with some traffic noise at night, you will be fine. You can also request a room that is NOT over the bar, and those rooms are quiet. This hotel is not at all ADA accessible, there are no elevators. It is smack dab in the heart of downtown, with Rainbow Foods (grocery store) in walking distance, Foggy Mountain (shop for outdoor gear) in walking distance, and two famous and cheap restaurants, as well as a post office--less than 30 seconds from the front door. Deckhand Dave's Fish Tacos and the Alaskan Crepe Escape are some of the best and cheapest food in town, and they are right by it. I felt safer in this location as a young solo woman than I would've on the outskirts of town--yes there are homeless and yes there are drunks, but it is also bustling with tourists 24/7. It is warm, clean, fresh sheets, clean bathrooms. I had some of my best sleep ever in this hotel! Checking in is a bit of a pain, you have to be very assertive and get the bartender's attention--they don't staff the hotel so the bartender must walk over and check you in. It is not a time to be timid, you have to politely assert yourself to get checked in. Their French cleaning staff are loud and rude and childish, but you barely interact. This place is old (1913) but VERY clean, and strong wifi. Book it! Even the shared showers were kept impeccably clean.…
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Went to the bar, it's like a movie set with velvet couches, a really cute stage, and a dark upstairs seating area. I wish I had come for some evening entertainment like karaoke and open mic night. If you like your bars divey/kitchy/comfortable, you'll like it here.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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The bar. Hate to give 1 star. The Bartender was the Bees Knees, she did the work and kept everything Awesome. My complaint is with the Karaoke DJ, who was a Diva. But my group spent a good amount of $ there, hoping our group would have a chance to do a f Song or 2 at Karaoke. DJ gave the impression we were close but after 3 hours of waiting and an extra $$ spent at the bar. Was never given the chance. Was told, oh almost thru the 1st group of ppl. But he forgot we were there and saw 5-8 ppl do a 2nd song. If I was terrible, please let me know. I would’ve left and not spent an extra $50 waiting to do 2nd song and my group would’ve also left. Sorry we weren’t Locals
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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The hotel didn’t lie to us, rooms and beds are small, hotel is old etc but where they could have made up for the lack of updated rooms in service, they definitely didn’t. Our room wasn’t serviced but instead we were provided with 2 towels so we took out our own garbage (the room is TINY, you need the garbage changed). We asked for another roll of toilet paper and we received push back, saying the “maid” was supposed to give us that. They didn’t have any instruction on parking and basically told us to figure it out ourselves. The rooms are very stuffy and therefore smelly and there’s no way to remedy that (no screens on the window and no fan).
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Yes, it's one of the cheapest options in downtown Juneau. But beware you get what you pay for! Historic = old and rundown! Stayed in budget room w shared bath. Room reasonably clean (though carpet was probably at least 30 years old) and bedding ok. But I wouldn't use the shower. And I looked for public restrooms to use instead of their toilets. Staff tried to be helpful, but building not being maintained. Doors on shared shower and toilets don't lock securely. And window in my room actually came out of the frame when staff tried to open it for me. They told me not to touch it... to come get them when I wanted it closed. Supposedly the owner had "fixed it" since prior guests had complained, but obviously not. Coffee pot in lobby, but they were out of coffee.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Do not stay here!! Dirty, old, not maintained and unsafe. The old shag carpet in our room was disgusting, the mattress was tilted and the headboard was the dirty wall. A glob of hair from either the shower or sink was left on the kitchen counter. Ugh! The hotel door keycard doesn’t work so you need to enter the hotel through the bar which means anyone in the bar can also enter the hotel and the floors where guest rooms are located. Honestly, I can’t think of one good thing to say about this place. You won’t get a refund if you decide to simply leave. Horrible.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Stayed here for 2 nights over last weekend. I fancied something more characterful than the usual chains, and the Alaskan looked like it would tick that box. It was a fraction of the cost of most places in Juneau too. The location is fantastic- easy walking distance of the waterfront, Museum, state capital, Mt Roberts Tramway and bus terminal. Lots of good bars and restaurants nearby. The Alaskan Bar itself is great too. Check in was really good- lovely Bulgarian lady was so helpful and nice. The corridors upto my room (be aware there's no elevator) had warm decor and an old musty smell to go with it! My room was clean enough and had plenty of wardrobe space along with a dated kitchenette- I only used the microwave but that worked fine. The bed was a bit rickety and creaky but I slept fine enough. Bathroom was a bit of a drawback- the door was broken and it was very small, but everything worked and the toiletries were decent. It was a true old school experience at a good price in an expensive city. Bare that in mind if you book, don't expect luxury, and you'll leave happy. …
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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$124 - $140 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Alaskan Hotel & Bar
Which popular attractions are close to The Alaskan Hotel & Bar?
Nearby attractions include Jewels by Kris (0.3 miles), Caribou Crossings (0.2 miles), and Tripp's Mt. Juneau Trading Post (0.03 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Alaskan Hotel & Bar?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a lounge, free internet access, and self serve laundry.
Which room amenities are available at The Alaskan Hotel & Bar?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a view of a nearby landmark, and a view of the mountains.
What food & drink options are available at The Alaskan Hotel & Bar?
Guests can enjoy a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at The Alaskan Hotel & Bar?
Yes, paid public parking nearby and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Alaskan Hotel & Bar?
Conveniently located restaurants include Deckhand Dave's, Alaskan Crepe Escape, and Tracy's King Crab Shack.
Is The Alaskan Hotel & Bar located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.6 miles away from the center of Juneau.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Alaskan Hotel & Bar?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to The Alaskan Hotel & Bar?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Alaska State Museum (0.4 miles), Statue of Patsy Ann, the Dog (0.08 miles), and Alaska Governor’s Mansion (0.4 miles).
Does The Alaskan Hotel & Bar have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the city view available here.