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Hotel Information: The Westmark Anchorage Hotel is in the middle of downtown. A fireplace, red-leather chairs, and abundant natural light create an inviting ambience in the lobby. Owned by the Holland America Line, the hotel attracts cruise passengers, business travelers from around the world, conventioneers, government officials, and artists appearing at the adjacent Alaska Center for the Performing Arts.
Amenity highlights: The hotel’s bar and grill spotlights fresh Alaskan seafood, local microbrews, as well as steaks, burgers, and other American favorites. A computer kiosk off the lobby provides complimentary high-speed Internet access, and complimentary wireless Internet access is available hotel-wide. A complimentary fitness center is open 24 hours a day. A Gray Line tour desk is within the hotel.
Insider tip: At the Bear Tooth Theatre Pub, 2.5 miles from the hotel, movies and munchies reel in locals and visitors. Most movies are second-run or art films. Draft beer, wine, smoothies, and pizza by the slice are available.
Rooms
Each guestroom at the Westmark Anchorage Hotel has a curved-front balcony facing the city, mountains, or Cook Inlet. Rooms include sitting areas with two upholstered chairs, and high ceilings enhance the spacious feel.
Complimentary amenities include wireless Internet access, local calls (for the first 20 minutes each), and TVs with HBO. Multi-line phones with voice mail are also provided.
Executive suites have compact refrigerators and wet bars.
Smoking is not permitted inside guestrooms.
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Television - Cable service
- Cable/satellite TV
- Climate control
- Clock radio
- Coffee/tea maker
- Complimentary toiletries
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Desk
- Direct-dial phone
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Free local calls
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Internet access - complimentary
- Internet access - wireless
- Iron/ironing board
- Multi-line phone
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Rollaway beds
- Shower/tub combination
- Voice mail
- Wake-up calls
- Window opens
Recreation
The Westmark Hotel has a complimentary, 24-hour fitness center with a treadmill, free weights, stationary bike, and elliptical trainer. Discounted passes are also available to The Alaska Club, a health club, two blocks away.
The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, an 11-mile paved path along Cook Inlet, draws walkers, runners, bicyclists, and even moose. In winter, the trail is lighted and groomed for cross-country skiing. The closest access is about five blocks from the hotel. Bike rentals are available downtown. Flat Top Mountain, about 11 miles from downtown, is a more strenuous hiking trail. Views from the summit encompass the city, the Chugach Mountains, Cook Inlet, and Turnagain Arm.
Outfitters in Anchorage offer fishing adventures to the backcountry via seaplane. The Alyeska Resort, about 40 miles from downtown, has 1,000 acres of deep, pristine snow for downhill skiing and snowboarding.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Skiing - downhill nearby
- Skiing - cross-country nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Snowshoeing nearby
- Whale-watching nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
- Bird watching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Playground nearby
Property Amenities
Located 1.5 blocks from the Egan Convention Center and within two blocks of attractions and shops, the Westmark Anchorage Hotel, offers a convenient base for Anchorage visitors. Within the hotel is a handy Gray Line tour desk.
The casual bar and grill showcases Alaska seafood and local microbrews, and offers seasonal breakfast buffets.
Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel. In addition, guests have access to a computer workstation with complimentary high-speed Internet access. A gift shop off the lobby is open seasonally.
A fitness center is open 24 hours, and discounted passes are provided to The Alaska Club two blocks away.
Smoking is not permitted inside the hotel.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- ATM/banking
- Audio-visual equipment
- Number of floors: 14
- Parking (surcharge) $8 per night
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Business services
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Conference room(s)
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Fireplace in lobby
- Fitness equipment
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Internet access - wireless
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Multilingual staff
- Number of rooms: 200
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Security guard
- Tour assistance
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Wedding services
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.
- Parking: $8 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
Solstice Bar and Grille - Casual dining. Alaskan seafood specialties, steaks, burgers, and other American fare. Local microbrews and full bar. Breakfast buffet available May-September. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner; bar open from late morning to late evening.
Room service - Available from late morning to late evening.
Address
720 W 5th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
USA
Nearest major airport:
Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
Area:
Anchorage, Alaska, United States of America
