The city of Anchorage, Alaska offers a variety of hotels with indoor pools so you can exercise, swim or just hang out in the water. Anchorage hotels offer access to the urban amenities you expect in a big city, but you'll also find plenty of wilderness nearby at Chugach State Park.
For luxury accommodations featuring an athletic club with a swimming pool and a Jacuzzi, head to the Hotel Captain Cook. The downtown Anchorage hotel offers both rooms and suites with views of the mountains or Cook Inlet. Choose from deluxe rooms or suites featuring cable television with pay movies, blackout drapes, ceiling fans and wireless Internet access. Suites feature an additional television, separate sleeping and living areas, sofas and desks. Head to the athletic club for a workout on weight and cardiovascular machines, or use the tanning beds and sun room. For meals, go to the onsite Crow's Nest for fine dining. Or, try The Pantry, also located in the hotel, for breakfast.
The Hotel Captain Cook
939 W. 5th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
907-276-6000
captaincook.com
The Clarion Suites Hotel is near the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center. The hotel offers a heated indoor pool and rooms with cable television, coffee makers, safes, wireless Internet access, refrigerators and microwaves. You'll also find a Nintendo game system and a wet bar. For recreation, hike on the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail located near the hotel. Or, ski at Ski Alyeska Resort, just a few minutes away. You'll also find the Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall located nearby. Pick up snacks with a quick walk to New Sagaya Grocery. Head to Orso restaurant for Italian food or Sacks Café for an eclectic menu.
The Clarion Suites Downtown Anchorage, Alaska
1110 West 8th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
907-222-5005
clarionhotel.com
You'll find a variety of rooms as well as a large indoor heated pool in the heart of downtown Anchorage at the Howard Johnson hotel. Rooms feature cable television, coffeemakers, air conditioning and wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and microwaves are available for an extra daily fee. Head to the hotel's fitness center for a workout. For meals, head to the onsite restaurant, Sal's Border Grill & Restaurant. For sandwiches, visit the Downtown Deli, just three blocks from the hotel. Get in some fishing at Ship Creek, just a block from the hotel, where you can cast your line for king, silver or pink salmon.
Howard Johnson
239 W. 4th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
907-793-5500
hjplazaanchorage.com
