Alaskan Hotel and Bar
About this hotel
Nestled in Juneau, this attractive hotel for $158 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. Victorian Juneau hotel in Downtown Juneau with nightclub Along with a nightclub, this hotel has a bar/lounge and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a convenience store, ATM/banking services, and a vending machine are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request. Alaskan Hotel and Bar offers 44 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
TV
Family friendly
Map of Juneau, AK
Reviews
3.7/5.0
Good(403 Reviews)
5.0
This is my second time starting at the "Alaskan Hotel and Bar," and my second review. I don't to be redundant, so I'll just mention a few things that I forgot to address in my first review.
This remains the coolest hotel I've ever stayed at; and like Johnny Cash, I've been everywhere. It's on the National Register of Historic Places. It's old.
My room is heated with a cast iron radiator, from the early 1900s. There is also a glass cabinet secretary chest (I think it's called that, lol; along with an antique wood wardrobe chest. It also has a couple of mirrors and headboard that look equally old, and a bit beat up, but absolutely usable. The baseboards are a bit scuffed. Basically, the room looks and FEELS old as heck.
And. That. Is. AWESOME!
You can go to any modern, chain-hotel, and with a few exceptions, know exactly what your room is going to look like, BECAUSE THEY ALL LOOK THE SAME, lol.
But, THIS hotel, looks and FEELS like something straight or of the wild West. Yet it's still clean, the beds are comfortable, and there are no bugs. Give them a try. It will be the icing on the cake of your own Alaskan adventure. Travelers NEVER consider their hotel as part of their vacation/exploration. But, I promise you, when you go home, you'll tell people about the cool, wild West hotel you stayed at.
2.0
The hotel is charming but shows its age. Room rate was excellent for Juneau. Just be prepared to carry your luggage up three or four flights of stairs (I was travelling heavy with one 50 lb. suitcase that was a challenge to get to my room). Overall, an interesting, inexpensive place to sleep.
10.0
Longest-running hotel in Alaska, I'm told.
Like stepping back in time.
Cozy af đź’™
2.0
The bar was so loud until 3am when it closed that we were entirely unable to sleep. And the real kicker was that the receptionist at the front desk knew just exactly how loud the bar was, yet did not think it an important detail when we said we would be waking up at 5am. Apparently two hours of sleep is enough for her? It certainly wasn't for us, who did not sleep the night before due to travelling. If you think the music will be somewhat quiet, think again—we had to speak up inside our hotel room in order to hear each other... until 3am. And the drunk people screaming deranged obscenities in the street weren't exactly charming either.
In the interest of fairness though, the hotel room was clean, there were enough towels for us, the pillows met some definition of soft yet were more than half-brick, and the rooms were great for anyone used to temperatures above 75°F (24°C). Unfortunately, we were not. The main condolence is that Alaska's oldest hotel may also have Alaska's oldest unmaintained sprinkler system, so someday soon it will burn to the ground and maybe the neighborhood will be able to sleep before they have to get up in the morning.
I nearly rated this two stars because at least the receptionist was friendly, but settled on one star because sleep was impossible and that's the only reason anyone books a hotel in the first place. Not that the receptionist would believe that, though.
3.0
Staff was super attentive. After booking we were immediately contacted that we selected a room which was next to the back entrance which could be noise. They were ready so move us to another room if that was a problem, but since it was a quite Sunday we figured that it didn’t matter. Yes we did a few people go in and out, but what else can you expect in an old authentic building like this. The room itself was nice, clean and comfortable. Definitely better than some of the harsh reviews that I read.
2.0
Quaintly colorful old place, reeks of its time, but comfortably updated. Rooms rather lacking in workspaces though. Ask for kitchen equipment if you've got a kitchenette if they don't offer it. They do have some!
1.0
Are calling was leaking got looked out of hotel for hours no service at all had bar music blasting all night no sleeping no relaxing at all do not recommend at all unless your a party person. Some rooms have a shared bathroom why to expensive for what it is
3.0
Bizarre experience. Great potential in this old gem. But it does need work. Excellent location. Rooms are hit and miss. We did not like the first room at all. Small and dingy. They nicely found us a second room. We loved it. Overlooked the street so a bit loud one night. The black bears walking down the street night three were hilarious. Like they owned the town. Be forewarned- most metro west coast cities have massive homeless problems. Juneau had some too. Overall they don’t harm anyone, just be prepared. This is an experiment as a property but we got used to the charm.
4.0
Loved being in this old hotel. The room was quite small for two people but the location and hospitality were great!
4.0
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. French cleaning staff are loud and rude and childish, but you barely interact. Book it!
2.0
Staff was friendly but the check-in procedure involved contacting the bartender in the first-floor bar, and that took some time. The room was facing the street and there was a lot of street noise (not the hotel's fault obviously). To their credit, after I explained my circumstances (I had contracted Covid-19) they let me check out very late (3 PM) so I could go directly to my next hotel, and didn't charge me for a second night, even though it was within their rights to do so. It was much appreciated.
2.0
Had a late night check in, Bartender did not know how to check us in, therefore unable to give us room key. Had to sleep at airport due to this.
2.0
This is a vintage 1913 hotel. The plumbing and electrical have updated yet fixtures are historically “vintage.” The hotel was clean. The bed was “vintage” the room was small. Not all rooms have been updated to have an en-suite. Many rooms share the facilities “down the hall.” We stayed just one short night so we did not get to experience all of the joys of 1913 Juneau.
1.0
Not a good place
3.0
Victoria was amazing! She helped us check in a little early, which was very much appreciated and gave us extra towels. Also, someone in the laundry room was able to give us a blow dryer when we noticed there wasn't one in our room. Very accommodating. The hotel had a lot of character! Loved the details! I didn't love being on the 4th floor, but the exercise was appreciated too!
4.0
ITS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA. BUT THE ROOM IS SMALL NO ELAVATOR AND SHARE BATHROOM,
4.0
Excellent atmosphere and location. Helpful and friendly staff.
2.0
Here's the deal, i stayed in rm 208, you have to get some kind of toilet paper holder and toilet paper at least just ouyside the door. Having to walk to thedesk to grt kleenes AFTERusing the toilet is not ok.
You must get somekind of door or screen for the bathroom that works. Having it fall off in mu hand wasn't ok.
I loved the staff, she was kind, courteously got up at 4:00 am to help an old lady sclep suitcases downstairs, but the above mentioned will keep me from staying or recommending.. I will bot mention these things but please fix them.
3.0
Beautiful old hotel that’s quite charming.
3.0
An interesting historical hotel. It could use updating in rooms. It was clean, staff was helpful, but the rooms, bed, furnishing felt old & had seen better days. It is in a good location for walking around Juneau.
3.0
Interesting place, to be sure. Pretty "down in the tooth," though.
2.0
We had 3 pieces of luggage. Our room was on the 4th floor and no elevator. The upstairs back door outside our room opened all through the night. Bargain price, we got what we payed for.
3.0
Upon arrival I discovered two made beds, rubbish on the floor including insulin syringes, bloody band-aid and two burned out lights. However, upon reporting the discovery, the front desk duo *immediately* and politely resolved *all* concerns without delay and unnecessary excuses or reasons. Bravo, greatly appreciated, and I thank both of you for going out of your way for a prompt rescue. The staff was also very helpful and respectful for luggage storage until the moment I exited for my 2:30 am flight. Multiple affectionate siberian huskies in the pub with their owners? Yes, please. I would stay there again.
2.0
No hot water and hot in the property. It’s an old building so it’s understandable with the heat inside the building but don’t expect a hot shower.
1.0
I love staying at historic hotels. And I understand the limitations. However, the stuff the hotel has control over didn’t get attention. For instance, the bedding … the pillow case had a massive hole in it. The hallways were so dirty. It’s a shame.
3.0
Don't have high expectations and it'll be fine. The rooms are old in a not well maintained way. The furniture is charming in that they are all old antiques. And yes, it is loud above the bar. Live music on weekends and people are up late. No AC in rooms and the building gets HOT even when it's pretty cool at night. Window didn't want to stay open so I propped it open with a garbage can. Location is convenient since you can walk to everything. Considering the cost elsewhere this was fine at half the price. Just set a low bar.
4.0
We had a wonderful time in spite of the STAIRS. It was a pain to lug our luggage up, but we really enjoyed the blue grass band in the bar. The ladies @ the front desk were always friendly. Having the code for the bath down the hall was a pain, but the bed was soft and the surroundings charming.
4.0
The hotel was a fun experience. Supposedly it is haunted, so it was a fun time looking for signs of ghosts. Stayed in a room that was very comfortable but near a haunted area. We had a fun night in the bar, and felt very comfortable.
1.0
This property is misrepresented on the website. The pictures show clean, bright, spacious, updated rooms. The rooms are cramped with worn out and broken furnishings. The flexible shower head in my bathroom has held up with packing tape. The smell in the rooms was overwhelming mold, mildew and dust. Frankly, my room smelled like cat urine and industrial cleaning chemicals. There were cobwebs in the window sills. It was unseasonably warm when I stayed with no ventilation in the rooms and although I was told upon booking my room was located in a quiet part of the hotel, I heard and felt the music from the bar until 2AM. The website discloses that there are stairs and no elevators, but the steepness and number of stairs was and unpleasant surprise with suitcases. On the plus side, the sheets were clean and the water was hot. We were booked for three nights and the staff graciously cancelled our last 2nights at no charge when we found a different hotel and moved.
4.0
Great location and very nice helpful staff!
5.0
This hotel is on the older side, which adds to its charm. It’s noisy- we stayed on a Thursday, and it seemed to die down by midnight. But I imagine weekends are even louder and going longer into the night. We REALLY appreciated Maria at the front desk for allowing us a different(and better) room after the first was too small and hot for our pups. She really went out of her way to make our stay great!it is not easy to find an affordable pet friendly hotel. Thanks Alaskan Hotel!
4.0
Being an older person with heavy luggage, I did not appreciate the stairs. But otherwise I really enjoyed my stay. The staff was friendly and helpful with great recommendations of where to walk and dine. I enjoyed walking around the area nearby and wish I could stay more than one night.
2.0
A few things about this place:
-It's a shared bathroom and the bathroom was not super clean. The shower (shared) had wet towels hanging in it also.
- It is above the bar and I stayed on Karaoke night and it was extremely loud!
- There are no elevators or people to help you with your luggage. I saw two elderly people struggle to get all of their luggage up to the third floor. So, that is something to think about when booking this place.
If you want a place to stumble back to after you have been drinking, this is your place. If you want any sort of peace and quite or something clean... Stay away.
5.0
Loved my stay...everything is Alaskan funky, not the cleanest bathrooms but absolutely unique and, for one who is comfortable staying at hostels, absolutely sufficient and appreciated!!! The bar is also not to be missed!
10.0
This is a rustic hotel, but comfortable. It is near everything in Juneau and is a good short stay hotel. The stairs are a little problem if you have difficulty using them.
4.0
For my second year in a roll i enjoyed my stay
5.0
The hotel is charming, it still holds the quaintness of the time period in which it was built. Staying here is like stepping into the past. The location is amazing and we were able to walk to great dining options and shopping. It isn’t modern so don’t choose this space expecting it to be like a modern hotel, I appreciate that it is historical so for those of you who love that charm this is the place.
1.0
This was the worst hotel I ever stayed at. It was so old and dirty and noisy. It was filthy…..leaking water in the kitchen dirty toilet and the refrigerator had mold on it. I would never ever stay there again.
2.0
Room was too small and no fresh air as window opened to enclosed alley. Fan was placed in window but there is no circulation. Would not stay again.
5.0
The young woman who checked us in was extremely helpful and engaging. The room was cute and clean and the bed was comfortable. Very good value for money. And, it's an interesting historic hotel, I think the oldest hotel still running in Alaska.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Juneau?
The average price for a rental in Juneau is $299 per night. This rental is $141 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Alaskan Hotel and Bar. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Alaskan Hotel and Bar. Enjoy the water!
Is Alaskan Hotel and Bar pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Alaskan Hotel and Bar?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, internet / wifi, laundry, tv, and family friendly.
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