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Alaska Accommodations Overview
Home » Alaska » Alaska Accommodations » Alaska Accommodations OverviewPosted by Your Guide on April 21, 2006 8:39 PM
Alaska draws visitors from around the world to see its beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife. Vacationers can choose from many kinds of vacations. Many different types of lodging are available to visitors within Alaska. The selection of accommodations includes bed and breakfasts, vacation rentals, hotels, motels, lodges, condos, resorts, inns, fishing resorts, cabins, and cottages.
Many national chain commercial hotels, such as Marriott, Holiday Inn, Ramada, Westmark, Best Western and Comfort are available in a good number of the larger towns in the state. Most of these hotels offer a variety of guest services such as fitness centers, swimming pools, laundry and valet services, banquet rooms and exhibit halls. Prices range from around $60 to $120 but do not include corporate, government, military, AAA, AARP, or senior discounts that could apply. Smaller towns throughout the state feature locally owned hotels and motels as well. Free or low-cost bus service is often provided to the airport or train station by commercial hotels and motels, and taxi service is also available.
Lodges, resorts and cabins are very popular throughout Alaska, due to the attraction of fishing, hunting, skiing, and other outdoor activities in more remote areas of the state. Cabins and lodges allow vacationers to stay in these more remote locations without the busyness and distraction of city life. Many cities and towns have a great selection of relaxing lodges that have amenities such as comfortable rooms, private baths, and access to numerous outdoor activities such as fishing, skiing, wildlife viewing and more. Rates for these accommodations can be quite expensive due to the fact that most are package deals; often including meals, guided tours for fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing or hiking, and consecutive night’s stays.
Camping in Alaska is perhaps one of the best ways to experience the state’s stunning scenery. It can be as easy as pulling off the side of the road and stopping in at one of the state’s many campgrounds along the Alaska highway system. Most of Alaska’s state and national parks allow public camping as well. Nightly camping fees are $10-$15 in state parks and $10-$20 in national parks. Additional fees exist for tour buses and guides. Be prepared before camping in Alaska, have the necessary skills and equipment for a safe and fun trip. File a trip plan, plan for weather changes, and beware of wildlife.
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