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Alyeska Resort vs The Hotel Captain Cook

Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Hotel Captain Cook scores significantly better than Hotel Alyeska. The Hotel Captain Cook has a TripExpert Score of 93 with recommendations from 8 sources such as Lonely Planet, concierge.com and Fodor's.

Alyeska Resort
Alyeska Resort
8 / 10
1000 Arlberg Road, PO Box 249, Girdwood, AK 99587
From $159 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Most rooms have stunning views of the Chugach Mountains and the lush forests surrounding this large and luxurious hotel at the base of Alyeska Ski Resort." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This large four-diamond hotel set in stunning, forested surroundings is renowned as an elegant resort."
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Surrounded by mountains, hanging glaciers and the ocean in the distance, Hotel Alyeska is a destination for those who love the great outdoors." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The main game in town, when it comes to accommodations, is the Alyeska Ski Resort's big, dimly-lit, slightly spooky Hotel Alyeska." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Modern chateau amid Alaska’s glaciers and rainforest with a serene spa and moutaintop haute eats." Full review
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The Hotel Captain Cook
The Hotel Captain Cook
9 / 10
939 W 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
From $150 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"The rooms are pleasant, if a little corporate in style, and quite a bargain for downtown, especially since the hotel is within walking distance of nearly all of Anchorage's main attractions."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Recalling Captain Cook's voyages to Alaska and the South Pacific, dark teak paneling lines the hotel's interior, and a nautical theme continues into the guest rooms." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Among Anchorage’s finest, all 547 rooms offer either mountain or inlet views. Restaurants, lounges, a coffee shop all on site, and an athletic club with pool, sauna, and steam room."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The hotel is a wonderful relic of Alaska's pipeline-boom of the 1970’s." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"One of Anchorage’s oldest and classiest hotels, this yellow high-rise landmark in downtown boasts a dozen shops."
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