Historic Hotel, Anchorage Details

Property Name: Hotel Captain Cook
Hotel Chain Name: Preferred Hotels And Resorts
Address: 939 West 5th Avenue
Number of Rooms: 547
Number of Floors: 19
Longitude & Latitude: -149.90, 61.22
Room Types Available: Deluxe Room, Junior Suite
Bed Types Available: 1 King, 2 Doubles
Number of Photos: 71

Weekday Room Price Range: $280 to $295
Weekend Room Price Range: $295 to $295
Promotions: Room type: Deluxe :: Free Wireless Internet on 06/13/2012

Star Rating: 4.0
Average Review Rating: 4.58
Number of Customer Reviews: 70
First Customer Review Date: 04/11/2006
Last Customer Review Date: 04/21/2012

Recent Hotel Captain Cook Review: "I had an amazing view of the beautiful mountains and the bay. My room was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The service was incredible; everyone was friendly and very quick to help. I loved the location in downtown so I was in walking distance to great shopping and restaurants. This was my first trip to Anchorage and my hotel experience certainly enhanced my brief stay. The staff truly demonstrated great Alaskan hospitality. I highly recommend this hotel and hope to stay there again."


Check-in Time: 3 PM
Check-out Time: NOON

Restaurants Near Hotel Captain Cook: Starbucks, Domino's Pizza, Subway, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Burger King
Attractions Near Hotel Captain Cook: JCPenney, Abercrombie & Fitch, Free WiFi Hotspots, Church, Camping
Other Hotels Near Hotel Captain Cook: Historic Anchorage Hotel, Anchorage Grand Hotel, Inlet Inn Motel, Westmark Anchorage Hotel, A Holland America Line Company, Anchorage Downtown Hotel
Expert Tip
When visiting Anchorage, travelers enjoy the outdoors by walking the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. This paved trail follows the Anchorage Coastline from downtown Anchorage to its present end at Kincaid Park. The trail is accessed at the extreme northeast end of West 2nd Ave., near the railroad depot, at the extreme southwest end at Kincaid Chalet, and at several points in between.


Notifications and Fees:

  • This property caters to couples and caters to singles.
  • There are no room charges for children 18 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.

    • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.
  • Self parking: US$ 18 per day
  • Valet parking: US$ 24 per day

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

    Recreation

    The Hotel Captain Cook is perfectly situated for embarking on Alaskan adventures. Hotel staff can help arrange a variety of excursions, including whale watching, fly fishing, and sightseeing flights over glaciers.

    The Tony Knowles Trail is located within walking distance of the hotel. This paved 11-mile trail traces the Anchorage coastline down to Kincaid Park. The trail attracts walkers, cyclists, winter cross-country skiers, and even the occasional moose. Guests can enjoy views of mountains, marshlands and tidal mudflats, as well as flocks of waterfowl and even Beluga whales in the distance.

    The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Aerobics on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Bird watching nearby
  • Boating nearby
  • Bowling alley nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Golf lessons on site
  • Golf - miniature nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Pilates classes on site
  • Playground nearby
  • Racquetball/squash on site
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Ski equipment rental shops nearby
  • Skiing - cross-country nearby
  • Skiing - downhill nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Swimming on site
  • Tennis nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
    • A short guide to Anchorage

    Alaska’s biggest city straddles the Cook Inlet and the Chugach Mountains. Mt. McKinley, North America’s tallest mountain, is visible from downtown on clear days. Although Alaska conjures images of the frozen north, flowers thrive in Anchorage. Town Square Municipal Park and the Delaney Park Strip blossom during summers. Nearby, the Alaska Museum of Natural History showcases Ice Age fossils.

    Awards

  • The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

    • Dining at Hotel Captain Cook

    The Crow's Nest - Located atop Tower 3 on the 20th floor, with superb views of downtown, Cook Inlet, and Chugach Mountains. Offers sophisticated blend of French and New American cuisine with and 10,000-bottle wine cellar, including Chef's daily five-course tasting menu, each course paired with a different wine. Anchorage's only AAA-four-diamond restaurant. Reservations recommended. Dinner; closed Sunday and Monday during winter.

    Fletcher's - English pub-style restaurant with hand-pounded copper ceiling and beveled-glass windows. Gourmet pizzas, burgers, pastas, salads, and seafood specialties such as Alaskan-style cioppino. Full bar including microbrews, wines by the glass, and single-malt scotches. Daily lunch and dinner; bar open from late morning to late evening.

    The Whale's Tail - Casual coffee and wine bar with distinctive decor, including 300-year-old Tahitian war masks, stained glass, hand-pounded copper whale, and velvet couches. Coffee drinks, wines by the class, morning pastries, salads, sandwiches, and full lunch and dinner menus with weekly specials. Between 2 and 10 PM, serves array of small plates – including cheeses, tempura-shrimp martini, and oysters Rockefeller – to go with 30 available wines by the glass.

    The Pantry - Indoor sidewalk café set in the main lobby. Features hearty breakfasts and Alaskan flourishes such as chowder and fresh fish for lunch. Also open for dinner in the summer.

    Room service - Available 24 hours.
    Accessibility Features

    **These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.
    Terms & conditions

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a 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.

    Notification and fees

    The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.


  • Self parking fee: US$ 18 per day
  • Valet parking fee: US$ 24 per day

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

    Services
  • Parking nearby
  • Shoe shine
  • Ski storage
  • Spa services on site
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Tour assistance
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Wedding services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • ATM/banking
  • Beauty services
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Express Check-Out
  • Hair salon
  • Health club
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Parking garage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sauna
  • Security guard
  • Self-parking
  • Valet parking
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    Business & Event
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • On-site car rental
  • Photocopy machines
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
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    General
  • 24-hour business center;
  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Ballroom(s);
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Coffee shop or café;
  • Designated smoking areas;
  • Dial-up Internet access - surcharge;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Fax machine;
  • Gift shops or newsstand;
  • Number of buildings/towers 3;
  • Number of floors: 19;
  • Number of meeting and conference rooms 14;
  • Number of restaurants 4;
  • Number of rooms: 547;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • RV and truck parking;
  • Shopping on site;
  • Smoke-free property;
  • Suitable for children;
  • Swimming pool - indoor;
  • Tours/ticket assistance;
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
    • Cash Deposit Required
    Caters to couples
    Caters to families
    Caters to groups
    Caters to singles
    Check-In time starts at
    Check-Out time is
    Minimum Check-In age is
    Pets not allowed

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Guests must show current government-issued proof of identity at the time of Check-In.
    Photo identification and 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.

    Know before you go

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a 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.

    • Location

    The Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage, Alaska is a landmark property located just six miles from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Egan Convention Center and the scenic Tony Knowles Coastal Trail are three blocks from the hotel's prime downtown location. The Alaska Experience Theater and Alaska Center for the Performing Arts are two blocks away.

    Hotel Rooms

    Spread over 18 floors in 3 towers, Hotel Captain Cook's 547 Hotel Rooms offer spectacular views of Cook's Inlet or the Chugach Mountains. Hotel Rooms amenities include mini fridges, Internet access, iPod docking stations, Egyptian combed-cotton robes and complimentary designer toiletries.

    This a smoke-free property (fines apply for violations).

    Hotel Features

    Built in 1961, this hotel offers meeting rooms that range from a 288 square-foot library with fireplace and window views to a 9,000 square-foot ballroom. The 24-hour business center offers three work stations with computers and leather executive chairs. Other amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access. Printers, a photocopier and a fax machine are available for an additional fee. The on-site health club features an indoor pool and spa tub, racquetball court, women's and men's workout areas, sauna, massage rooms and group exercise classes. Magnificent city and mountain views are integral to the Crow's Nest's appeal. This renowned dining establishment commands a position on the twentieth floor and is famous for its sophisticated New American cuisine. Fourteen lobby-level shops sell European-made clothing and Alaskan artwork. The hotel also provides currency exchange, luggage storage, and tour assistance.

    Property Facts
  • Pets not allowed
  • Minimum guest age is: 21
  • Check-In time ends at: 6 AM
  • Check-Out time is: noon
  • Check-In time starts at: 3 PM
  • Caters to adults only
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Caters to singles
  • Caters to couples
  • Caters to families
  • Caters to groups
  • Minimum Check-In age is: 21

  • Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
  • There are no room charges for children 12 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.