720 W 5th Ave - Anchorage, AK, United States 99501
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Location. Poised in the center of downtown Anchorage, Alaska, the contemporary Westmark Anchorage Hotel, a Holland America Line Company, lies adjacent to the dramatically designed Alaska Center for the Performing Arts and across the street from the Imaginarium Science Center. This landmark property is within two blocks of the Egan Convention Center, five blocks from the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and four-and-one-half miles from the floatplanes at Lake Hood and Lake Spenard. A People Mover bus conveniently stops across the street from the property.
Hotel Features. Red-leather chairs and a glowing fireplace grace the lobby, where large windows allow abundant, ambient light to flood the reception area. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are served at the Solstice Bar and Grille, which specializes in steak and fresh Alaskan seafood. A business center and conference rooms are provided, as is complimentary high-speed Internet access at a computer kiosk. A gift shop, just off the lobby, is open seasonally, and a fitness center contains free weights, an elliptical machine and a treadmill.
Guestrooms. The 200 guestrooms offer mahogany-stained furnishings, framed landscapes, upholstered seating and accents in grey and cream. Each boasts curved-front balconies that afford views of the city, mountains or Cook Inlet. Amenities include cable television, video game consoles and wireless and Television-based Internet access.
Expert Tip. Positioned across the street from the property, the Imaginarium Science Center features creative and hands-on exhibits including the Galaxy Room, Electric Dollhouse and Reptile Alley. A planetarium and lectures on wildlife and the geosciences are offered. Activities include the marine touch tank and standing inside of a giant bubble in the Bubble Lab.
Property Amenities
Cribs
Dry Cleaning Service
Rollaway Bed
Business Center
Children Stay Free - 12 Years and Under
ATM/Banking
Conference Room(s)
Restaurant(s)
Safe-Deposit Box - At front desk
Elevator/lift
Gift shop or newsstand
Security guard
Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
Concierge services
Internet public area - high-speed - Complimentary
Fitness equipment
Bar/lounge
Parking (surcharge) - $8 per night
Area Attractions
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts - Adjacent Alaska Experience Theater - Adjacent Imaginarium Science Center - Across the Street Egan Convention Center - 1.5 blocks 5th Avenue Mall - 2 blocks Anchorage Saturday Market - 4 blocks Anchorage Museum of History & Art - 5 blocks Tony Knowles Coastal Trail - 5 blocks Ship Creek (salmon fishing) - 0.75 miles Bear Tooth Theatre Pub - 2.5 miles Lake Hood/Lake Spenard (floatplanes) - 4.5 miles Flat Top Mountain/Chugach State Park - 11.0 miles
Driving Directions
From Ted Stevens International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 6 miles.
Take International Airport Road to Minnesota Drive. Take the downtown exit and turn right on 6th Avenue. Turn left on E Street and go left again at 5th Avenue. The hotel is located on corner of 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue.
Property Information
Check In Time - 3 P.m.
Check Out Time - 12 P.m.
Credit Card Required
Deposit Required Upon Check-in
Extra Person Charges
Floors - 14
Guestrooms - 200
Hotel Built - 1970
Hotel Renovated - 2000
Porter/Bellhop
Smoke-free Property
24-Hour Front Desk
Policies & Disclaimers
Your charge card will be charged for the full payment upon submitting your reservation request. See {0}User Agreement.
Requests for bed type and smoking preferences will be submitted to the hotel but are not guaranteed.
Room pictures may differ from the actual room you receive.
You must present a photo ID upon check-in.
By proceeding with this reservation, you agree to all terms and conditions, which include the Cancellation Policy and all terms and conditions contained in the {0}User Agreement.
You agree to pay the cost of your reservation. If you do not pay this debt and it is collected through the use of a collection agency, an attorney, or through other legal proceedings, you agree to pay all reasonable costs or fees, including attorney fees and court costs, incurred in connection with such collection effort.
