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The Lakefront Anchorage

3.5 star property
Guests savor lakeside dining at two on-site restaurants while enjoying coffee with a view at this peaceful Anchorage retreat by the water

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This tranquil lakeside property offers two on-site restaurants for quality meals all day. The lobby serves fresh coffee, and rooms include free WiFi. Helpful staff provides dry cleaning and laundry services. Previous guests particularly appreciated the breakfast options.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(139 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(90 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Accessible Hearing Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Accessible Hearing Deluxe Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

M Club King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

M Club 2 Queens Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Accessible Deluxe King - Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

M Club King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe King Room - Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

M Club 2 Queens

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located on a lake, The Lakefront Anchorage is in an area with good airport proximity. Whaling Wall and Oscar Anderson House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lake Hood Harbor and Cinemark Century Anchorage 16. Prince William Sound and Campbell Creek Greenbelt Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Visit our Anchorage travel guide
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4800 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK, 99517

What's nearby

  • Pop Carr Park
    Pop Carr Park
    4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage
    University of Alaska - Anchorage
    11 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Lake Hood Harbor
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • DeLong Lake Park
    4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Connors Bog Dog Park
    10 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot
    14 min drive
  • Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC)
    4 min drive

Restaurants

  • Naruto
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • Fiori D'Italia
    15 min walk
  • Upper One
    5 min drive
  • Rustic Goat
    3 min drive

About this property

The Lakefront Anchorage

Hotel near University of Alaska - Anchorage
You can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Lakefront Anchorage. Be sure to enjoy lunch, dinner, and light fare at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, breakfast, and helpful staff
Room features
All 248 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with Netflix and premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Fancy Moose

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (5,000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 28 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 100.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lakefront Anchorage pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 100.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lakefront Anchorage?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Lakefront Anchorage?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Lakefront Anchorage provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times.

Where is The Lakefront Anchorage located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Hood Harbor, DeLong Lake Park, and Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum. Arctic & Benson Dog Park and Business Park Wetlands Special Management Area are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Lakefront Anchorage Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1128 out of 2144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 482 out of 2144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 296 out of 2144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 131 out of 2144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 107 out of 2144 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful, restaurants were amazing and the view was very amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Isaia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the spacious room. All cleaned and friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent buffet breakfast quality and views of planes for entertainment. Walking trails around the lake perimeter were easy for my husband’s electronic cart. Easy mobility for him with wide entrance area and hallways. Liked having restaurants onsite to avoid having to get back in a vehicle every time we wanted a meal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location close to the airport, but not so close that planes would wake you up. I have stayed here many times and always have a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Penney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and helpful. The hotel is close to the airport, and, their restaurant stays open until 10 pm, which was awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were exceptional. Receptionists were very friendly and our breakfast server was fantastic. The property is a little dated
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christi

Little dated but the price and the amazing staff makes up for that. It was clean and set up well. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel bright clean and well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great beds, very comfortable. Quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, convenient location to the airport. Clean rooms. The taxidermy is like a museum.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Duckhee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staffs were very kind, breakfast was good too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome! Staff are wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fidelina Palacios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is close to the airport and 10 min away from down town. Nice room very clean. Average breakfast buffet just one option to choose
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and staff were all great from the front desk to both restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Enjoy you have restaurants on property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Room was clean and tidy. The HVAC worked well to get a good temperature in the room. Staff was friendly and helpful. Airport shuttle was punctual. Good overall experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything from check in, meals, drinks, atmosphere and staff were great, as always11
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Delicious breakfast and dinner, friendly staff, and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old hotel and so our room lacked outlets and charging ports, especially near the bed where you need them the most. It had great room-darkening drapes, though. The front-desk staff were not the friendliest or most helpful, but the shuttle drivers were very helpful. The restaurant is terrible and I can't recommend it. Poor food and worse service (grossly understaffed).
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always nice staff and the restaurant is convenient Shuttle service is timly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, airport shuttle was quick, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great experience and fantastic and kind staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Liked: Staff & service
The Lakefront is super close to the Anchorage airport, and thus super convenient for folks flying in and out, on their way to a cruise or hunting/fishing expedition. But the property is VERY tired, and the wear and tear is reflected in almost every aspect of the hotel, from the rooms to the restaurants. We stayed at the property twice on our Alaskan adventure, and the highlight was truly on our second visit, when Matias helped us check in. He was helpful, efficient (despite being by himself at the desk and checking in a long line of people), and kind (something we cannot say about our first check-in experience). So Millennial Hotels, listen up….you are missing an opportunity by not putting some money into this place, and not promoting Matias to a decision making position. This hotel could be something. Right now, its tolerable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff great. Helpful. Room clean and well supplied
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026