Hotel Captain Cook
4.0 star property

Historic Anchorage hotel in Downtown Anchorage with 4 restaurants

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Hotel Captain Cook

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Food and drink
Private pool
Exterior
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
View from property

Overview of Hotel Captain Cook

VIP Access
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Highlight
  • Offers an onsite restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Anchorage.

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Spa
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

939 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501
  • Popular LocationWilliam A. Egan Civic and Convention Center5 min walk
  • Popular LocationDena'ina Civic and Convention Center6 min walk
  • Popular LocationPort of Anchorage3 min drive
  • AirportAnchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)9 min drive
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Room options

Junior Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 600 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 350 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 350 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Anchorage

Hotel Captain Cook is located in Downtown Anchorage, a neighborhood in Anchorage, and is in the entertainment district and near the bay. Oscar Anderson House Museum and Bootlegger Cove are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Imaginarium - Science Discovery Center and Imaginarium Discovery Center. Ben Boeke Ice Rink and Suzan Nightingale McKay Memorial Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Tony Knowles Coastal Trail - 4 min walk
  • William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center - 5 min walk
  • Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center - 6 min walk
  • Anchorage Museum - 13 min walk
  • Port of Anchorage - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 11 min walk
  • Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Anchorage Marriott Concierge Lounge - 6 min walk
  • Crow's Nest - 3 min walk
  • Glacier Brewhouse - 3 min walk
  • Pioneer Bar - 4 min walk
  • Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse - 7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Captain Cook

Historic hotel located in Downtown Anchorage
Take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe at Hotel Captain Cook. Adventurous travelers may like the Pilates and fitness classes at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna, and indulge in a body treatment, a facial, or a massage. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 4 onsite restaurants, which feature ocean views and more. Yoga classes are offered at the health club; the property also has a garden, a playground, and a hair salon. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, meeting rooms, and wedding services
  • A gift shop, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 546 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 36 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM–noon for a fee: USD 10–15 per person
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Crows Nest
  • Fletchers
  • The Pantry
  • Whales Tail

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Golf lessons
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Piano
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 18 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1965
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10–15 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per day
  • Valet parking fee: USD 36 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Captain Cook have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Captain Cook?

As of Mar 29, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Captain Cook on Apr 6, 2024 start from $275.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Captain Cook pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel Captain Cook?

Self parking is available for USD 25 per day. Valet parking is available for USD 36 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Captain Cook?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Captain Cook?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Captain Cook located?

Located in Downtown Anchorage, this historic hotel is steps from Imaginarium - Science Discovery Center, Bootlegger Cove, and Holy Family Cathedral. Oscar Anderson House Museum and Tony Knowles Coastal Trail are also within 5 minutes. Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot is 11 minutes by foot.

Hotel Captain Cook Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 698 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1002 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel in downtown Anchorage. Easy walk to shops, museum, overlooks. Great service and food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

olanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is spacious and within walking distance of the ceremonial start of the Iditarod. While the hotel was full, we never felt like it was crowded and received immediate attention whenever we asked for something or had questions. The Crow's Nest Restaurant was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great downtown location. Friendly, helpful staff. Wonderful views of Cook Inlet from my room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent old historic hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
When I booked Expedia indicated that as a gold member breakfast / voucher was included with room. Hotel Captain Cook said that was not the case.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Great Location
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0