Hotels in Haines
Lodging prices are reasonable in Haines, and choices include many friendly little places with lots of charm. Among them, the River House (www.riverhousehaines.com; tel. 907/766-3849), in a spectacular spot at the mouth of the Chilkat, a mile from town, is a rental cottage that can be rented in whole or in two individual units.
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Alaska Guardhouse Lodging
Set on the grounds of Fort Seward, this is a comfortable, inexpensive B&B where guests are treated as friends by the hostesses, Phyllis Sage and Joanne Waterman, and their spaniel. As for the house itself, it's 100-years-old and was originally in Joanne's family. She and her…$$Fort Seward - Hotel
Captain's Choice Motel
Among Haines’ handful of local motels, Captain’s Choice is also my first choice. It’s got a central location and a pleasant seaside vibe. The nautically-themed rooms have ship’s lanterns, lots of honey colored pine, and a blue carpeting that climbs the wall like wainscoting. Ask for…$$Downtown - Hotel
Hotel Hälsingland
The Hotel Halsingland is a good choice for its history and its swell location among the stately buildings of Officers' Row, across from the parade grounds. The hotel comprises three sprawling buildings—the commanding officer's quarters, the captain’s quarters, and the bachelor…$$Fort Seward - B&B
The Summer Inn Bed & Breakfast
This home was built in 1912 by one of Alaska’s most feared criminals: Tim Vogal. A member of the notorious Soapy Smith gang, he moved to Haines after Smith was gunned down and established himself as a respectable businessman. Although Vogel was, in the vernacular of the day, a bit…$$Downtown
