A Touristy Hotel, Not an Authentic Experience
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Posted Nov 06, 2008
Good
If you want a very comfortable lodge that caters to tourists than you won't be disappointed. If you're looking for a more authentically Alaskan experience I wouldn't recommend it. Many locals hung out here the first year it opened, but...
Wonderful hotel, well groomed and if the mountain is "out" no better to place to view than in their Great Room. Food and beverage fantistic. Suggest taking Mahay's jetboat tour.
After our 7 day cruise and 3 days on land we arrived at TALKEETNA. WE JUST LOVED THIS PLACE. It was last sept. we were there for the northern lights and MT. McKinley. From our room , there it was as big as life McKinley , clear as a bell. oh my god. ...
52 year old female with a moderate budget, traveling for leisure
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge is one of the most beautiful places we've ever stayed. Between the incredible craftsmanship of the lodge, manicured lawns with beautiful flowers, getting a glimpse of the Northern Lights during the middle of our 2nd night there (hotel staff awakened us and numerous other guests at our request), and then waking to a crystal clear view of Mt. McKinley our last morning, we were truly impressed. The staff were all friendly and helpful. We were fortunate to have our room upgraded to the main building upon our arrival and it was large, modern, comfortable, and clean! We didn't have a mountain view, but that was easily remedied by walking a short distance down the hall to the spacious lobby with its huge double-sided stone fireplace and comfortable sitting areas. Large picture windows and doors separate the lobby from the terrace overlooking the mountain range and Mt. McKinley. The restaurant was a little pricey, but the quaint village of Talkeetna is just a few minutes down the road with a few inexpensive restaurants and friendly locals to meet. Wildlife abounds around this place. A mother black bear with her cub were seen near the lodge our first morning. Lots of activities in the area; however, the Jeep Safari we went on was a bit disappointing. The young female guide was incredibly nice and entertaining, but I would skip that uncomfortable bumpy trip as the only animals we saw were a porcupine (I personally missed it) and an artic squirrel. The flight-seeing tour of McKinley that last morning was truly the highlight of the best vacation we've ever had. It’s a shame this Lodge closes down for the winter, because it would be a perfect retreat.
I am very likely
to return to the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge.
I would definitely recommend it to friends.
Great Lodge in Talkeetna Alaska
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Posted Sep 30, 2005
Excellent
The setting is awesome with front row views of Mt. McKinley. A great, casual atmosphere with high end service, restaraunt, bar and service all around. Great staff and an unbelievable gateway to the heart of Alaska.
One of the many fine hotels I stayed at while in Alaska. Dining on the terrace at dinner overlooking the glaciers, takes ones breath away. The small town, quaint, friendly, awesome. The food at the hotel, all extraordinary - the salmon for...
too expensive for a generic experience
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Posted Aug 01, 2005
Okay
Why come to Alaska and spend a huge amount ($250 a room!) to stay in as generic a hotel as you can find anywhere? Sure the view is nice, but I wish we had stayed in a locally owned establishment with a view... I learned that there are plenty......
One of the best in Alaska, and accessible too!
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Posted Sep 13, 2004
Good
Have stayed at all of the Talkeetna hotels and lodges and this is amoung the best anywhere. Fully disability accessible, and the view of Denali from their back deck is...
An absolutely gorgeous facility! The views of McKinley are incredible! Rooms are nice and clean. There are a lot of places to sit and look at McKinley. Also, there are a couple of walking trails through the wooded area surronding the lodge. The ...
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