Hotel Alyeska

This hotel is among Alaska's best. The beauty of the building alone separates it from the competition, as does its location in an unspoiled mountain valley among huge spruce trees. Studded with dormers and turrets, it impresses on first sight. Inside, sumptuous cherrywood and rich colors unite the welcoming common rooms and elegant guest rooms. Although not large, rooms have every convenience. The saltwater swimming pool is magnificent, with a cathedral ceiling and windows by the whirlpool overlooking the mountain. A full-service spa offers all the latest pampering. A few days spent here skiing, swimming, and relaxing make the rest of life seem too drab. Now for the bad news. On weekends and school holidays in the winter, the hotel is overrun by partying families from Anchorage who overtax the facilities and destroy the peaceful ambience. Children run wild, the pool becomes impossibly crowded, and service deteriorates. Avoid these times for a skiing vacation.

Six dining options vie for attention. The Seven Glaciers, 2,300 feet above the lobby by tram on Mount Alyeska, serves wonderful, sophisticated food in a sumptuous dining room floating above the clouds. Service is warm, professional, and slow, so plan to spend your entire evening. The restaurant opens only on the weekends in the winter. A mountaintop cafeteria is right next door (great views, limited choices). At the base level, choices include a teppanyaki and sushi place, a hotel cafe, a bar and grill, and a casual cafe.

Facilities:
6 restaurants; 2 bars; babysitting; bike rental; children's programs; concierge; health club; massage; indoor pool; room service; spa; Wi-Fi

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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