Grand Aleutian Hotel

The impressively sized Grand Aleutian is just minutes away from the island's rugged fishing, hiking, and bird-watching opportunities. The rooms resemble any in a chain hotel from the '90s, when the building was constructed, with floral patterns and pastel colors. They have TVs with cable, but the Internet connections (either Wi-Fi or wired) are painfully slow and cost $10 to use. Many rooms have good water views, and the lobby is grand, with a huge stone fireplace. There's a highly civilized, if sometimes noisy, lounge -- not the rip-roaring Dutch Harbor bar of lore. As you walk outside into a driving gale, it's like teleporting from a big-city hotel back to an exposed rock out in the North Pacific.

The Chart Room restaurant, on the second floor, allows bird-watchers to see waterfowl in the bay while dining on steak, seafood, or pasta. The menu is Unalaska's most sophisticated, by far, and is supplemented by daily specials and an extensive wine list. Dinner entrees range from $18 to $65. The Margaret Bay Cafe, downstairs, also has a good view, with sandwiches, lunch buffet, and some lighter fare. It is open only for breakfast and lunch.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; 2 bars; free airport transfers; room service

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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