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Anchorage · Alaska

The Hotel Captain Cook

939 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

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Check-in
Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Downtown Anchorage Hotel

    This luxury hotel, located in downtown Anchorage, offers a premium stay just 7 blocks from the Anchorage Museum.

  • Diverse Dining Options and Retail Stores

    Indulge in culinary delights at the 4 restaurants, including the Crow’s Nest for fine French/American cuisine, and the Pantry café for Alaskan dishes. Explore 15 retail stores for a unique shopping experience.

  • Breathtaking Views and Hotel Athletic Club

    Enjoy stunning views of the Chugach Mountains or Cook Inlet from each room. Guests have complimentary access to the hotel's Athletic Club, offering massage services, an indoor pool, and separate gyms.

Book your stay at The Hotel Captain Cook for a luxurious and convenient experience in Anchorage!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great staff

  • Good food quality

At the hotel

Popular amenities

109 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Accessible parking
  • Aerobics
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Baby safety gates
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Bar
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Pools & wellness

  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Beauty Services
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Hair Salon Services
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Massage services
  • Sauna
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Steam room
  • Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool toys

Dining & drinks

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Cooking class
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Bike tours
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Cycling
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Hiking
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Personal trainer
  • Public transport tickets
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • Heating
  • Open-air bath
  • Public Bath
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Safety deposit box
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Valet parking

Guest services

  • Children's playground
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pets allowed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours

Services & essentials

  • Bingo
  • Business center
  • Car hire
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Evening entertainment
  • Family rooms
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Hammam
  • Horse riding
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Minimarket on site
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Picnic area
  • Pub crawls
  • Room service
  • Shallow end
  • Ski storage
  • Skiing
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Water park
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

682 reviews
10/ 10
the room and view were fantastic. the workout facility with the Sauna was very clean and welcoming.
Hachey · solo traveller · 2026-10-20

The guest experience

8.4out of 10
682 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great staff
  • Good food quality

Worth knowing — Heating issues · Overpriced for the season

How guests scored the stay

  • Food and Beverage9.9

    Excellent meal and service at the Crow's Nest.

  • Location9.4

    Great location with restaurants and views.

  • Service9.3

    Staff was amazing, kind, and did their best to assist.

  • Overall Experience8.8

    An overall good experience despite some issues.

  • Cleanliness7.9

    Bathrooms are extremely outdated and not properly cleaned.

  • Room Quality7.8

    Rooms are dated but clean; modernizing would improve experience.

  • Amenities7.3

    Heating issues and inaccessible swimming pool during stay.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

80% of 15 recent stays rated 8+

8.4682 reviews
  • the staff was very kind and attentive.

    10/10

    Hachey · solo traveller · 2026-10-20

    “the room and view were fantastic. the workout facility with the Sauna was very clean and welcoming.”

  • Great location!

    8/10

    Abigail · couple · 2026-10-19

    “The location was amazing, and there were several conference rooms in varying sizes.”

  • Spectacular weekend at Captain Cook that left my husband and I feeling supremely spoiled.

    10/10

    Mary · couple · 2026-10-19

    “Our room was so amazingly cozy, I love a room with a ceiling fan and it's sadly so uncommon in Alaska. Opened the window and ran the fan for just supremely cool sleep. The room was so incredibly quiet. The second night of our stay we bopped down for a nightcap around 11pm and Fletcher's was doing a tidy business. The waitress went out of her way to ensure my martini order was made perfectly. Every interaction with an employee of the hotel was incredibly positive. I've stayed here before a few times, but this stay was one for the books. Thank you Captain Cook!”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    remi · family with children · 2026-10-18

    “My favorite hotel in Anchorage”

  • It was generally great as location just center of city and walking distance to everywhere

    9/10

    SEDAT · couple · 2026-10-15

  • Guest review

    8/10

    April · solo traveller · 2026-10-08

    “Its always fun staying here. We love the view.”

  • Good steam bath time

    10/10

    Fred · couple · 2026-10-07

    “Quiet room on 12 th floor”

  • יוצא מן הכלל

    10/10

    Naomi · couple · 2026-09-19

    “המלון הכי טוב באנקוראז׳”

  • Did not live up to our expectations … At All !

    1/10

    Mark · couple · 2026-09-17

    “The view”

  • Not bad…

    7/10

    Prabir · couple · 2026-08-26

    “Good location. Attentive staff. Nice painting all around giving a very good feeling about the place— like a museum.”

  • Cool place! Love the history

    9/10

    paul · extended group · 2026-08-20

    “Near the train station”

  • Love it.

    10/10

    ilan · couple · 2026-08-15

    “Center location crowd hotel”

  • Old world charm with modern comforts

    10/10

    karensL5749HD · Couples · 2026-08-14

    “Historic hotel with decor of old lodges of the past. The room was clean and comfortable, and the bed and pillows were luxurious. Lots of wood accents and crown molding, and granite counters for the bathroom. We ate at the crows nest, and had an excellent meal and service and beautiful views of the bay. The hotel has three towers and the lobby that connects all three with a variety of restaurants and services and shops.”

  • Awesome hotel experience!

    10/10

    Mary · solo traveller · 2026-08-11

    “Perfect location and a very nice, updated hotel. Good food.. all a little pricey. Several cute shops in the hotel too”

  • Horrific Captain Hook Hotel

    2/10

    Dreamer67557025919 · Friends getaway · 2026-08-09

    “Arrived early at 11, luggages checked. Medicine required refrigeration. Explained daughter needed to change insulin pump by 3. Desk said they'd have housekeeping prioritize our room. Should be 1-2 hours. Checked back at 2:30 not ready but our friends room was ready. Checked back at 3:30 not ready. Check in is normally 4 pm and at 4:40 room still not ready. Princess cruise desk line was 20 people long the first time, 40 the second and at 4:40 over 100 people long. Worst check in experience at a hotel in my 40 years of traveling. Strongly suggest not going with princess or going to Captain. The public areas are nice but the rooms are like motel 6.”

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