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The Lakefront Anchorage

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At The Lakefront Anchorage, you can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy lunch, dinner, and light fare at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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M Club 2 Queens Room

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

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(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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. Pop Carr Park and Prince William Sound are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Visit our Anchorage travel guide
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4800 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK, 99517

What's nearby

  • A mountain range with snow-capped peaks, a reflective lake, and autumn-colored vegetation.
    University of Alaska - Anchorage
    11 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • The exterior of the Anchorage Museum with a modern glass facade, a pedestrian pathway, and red flowering plants.
    Anchorage Museum
    12 min drive - 4.0 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
    13 min drive
  • Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC)
    4 min drive

Restaurants

  • Upper One
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • Rustic Goat
    3 min drive
  • Starbucks
    4 min drive
  • Aftershock Espresso
    3 min drive

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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 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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, Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, and Pop Carr Park. 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

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1212 out of 2347 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 521 out of 2347 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 341 out of 2347 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 148 out of 2347 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 125 out of 2347 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay in Anchorage, breakfast is the bomb!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful atmosphere for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Great food, great all our guest services for all needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, helpful staff, big parking lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel had an excellent bus schedule to town, the train and the airport. The staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The free shuttle was very useful. It was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a good well run hotel. Friendly & helpful staff. The Tomato & ship soup was amazing & the scrambled egg breakfast really good. I’ll be booking again on my next trip 😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location with clean rooms and two good restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean, comfortable, quiet room. The breakfast buffet was good. Staff was helpful. Shuttle on time. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent well kept, clean and fresh smelling (vs chemical cleaning product smell) property Staff can be a bit warmer and friendly in their interactions
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location near the airport and on the seaplane lake. Big windows on the back of the restaurant and bar to watch the planes take off and land. Close to downtown - use the hotel’s free shuttle to get you there & back! Also free shuttle service to the airport and train depot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lakefront is a well established hotel in a great location. The facilities are dated and somewhat worn but the staff, restaurant and bar make the stay a real treat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was very relaxing thank u fr all of the stuff I will see u guys on thanksgiving have a nice night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Views are amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a very good location on a lake that frequently the water planes land
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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The view of the lake is amazing. There are seaplanes taking off and landing. Also the breakfast is very good and the staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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4/10 Poor

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Great food! Great outside eating area! That’s it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location, clean room and helpful staff. I have to mention the Lakefront drivers were extremely helpful with our luggage and boxes of fish we brought home. They put them immediately in Lakefronts freezer and we're so helpful getting them reloaded up for our airport return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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While I’ve enjoyed staying here over the years they are pricing me out of this property. Sad, because not only do I stay here I eat meals too. Love this hotel though
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room needed some loving care. But, on the whole was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Both lights on one side of the bed didn’t work, soap pump dispenser in shower did not work. Room was clean and neat. Good food, friendly staff. Had dinner in the bar, ordered salad, appetizer and dinner, it all came at once, by the time I got to the dinner it was warm at best. Breakfast next morning in the restaurant was very good, fast and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent customer service and good place and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Breakfast Buffet at the Flying Machine was good, however the view out the windows at the float planes landing and taking off on the lake was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best thing of this hotel is the restaurant and shuttle services. Hotel staff 👎. Unsafe surroundings at night. Overall, descent place to stay if you are exploring Anchorage and have multiple tours and activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely helpful. We arrived much earlier than anticipated and they were able to get us an early check-in. We know thay early check-ins are dependant on several factors so we very much appreciated they were able to accommodate us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great staff. Walls were unfortunately quite thin and I could hear the neighbors all night. Room was also very hot and the AC Unit may a horrible noise so i couldn’t utilize that.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026