Spenard Hostel InternationalvsInlet Tower Hotel & Suites
Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Spenard Hostel International is the choice of most writers compared to Inlet Tower Hotel & Suites. Spenard Hostel International is ranked #8 in Anchorage with endorsements from 4 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Frommer's.
Spenard Hostel International
 DK Eyewitness
 Rough Guide
 Lonely Planet
 Frommer's
2845 W 42nd Ave, Anchorage, AK 99517
From $0/night
- Free Internet
 - Laundy Room
 - Free Parking
 - Kitchenette
 
 "This friendly hostel with laundry and cooking facilities is the best low-budget accommodation in Anchorage." 
 "Friendly suburban hostel with nearby mall... cheap bike rental, free wi-fi, no curfew." 
 "This friendly, independent hostel is near the airport and has 24-hour check-in – great for red-eye arrivals in Alaska." Full review
 "Rather than the rules-oriented and gritty feeling of many hostels, the Spendar Hostel feels more like well-kept communal housing, with guests respected and treated to good facilities" Full review
Inlet Tower  Hotel & Suites
 DK Eyewitness
 Lonely Planet
 U.S. News & World Report
1200 L St, Anchorage, AK 99501
From $70/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 "Rooms at the hotel boast wonderful views. ... Mixx Grill is well-known for its game meat and seafood dishes." 
 "Fifteen floors of spacious rooms and suites with kitchenettes, gourmet coffee for the coffeemaker and large TVs with in-room movies." Full review
 "The Inlet Tower Hotel & Suites is within walking distance of downtown Anchorage and about 6 miles northeast of the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (the hotel provides an airport shuttle)." Full review