Econo Inn Anchorage

2.0 star property
Hotel near University of Alaska - Anchorage in Anchorage

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Japanese cuisine
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Coffee service
TV

Reviews

4.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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642 E 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99501
  • Place, Anchorage Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

xxSuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Anchorage

Downtown Anchorage stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Anchorage hotel, you'll find Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery and Anchorage Museum. The Rooftop and Alaska State Troopers Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Anchorage Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Port of Anchorage - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Alaska Regional Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 17 min walk
  • Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucky Wishbone - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jade Steak & Seafood - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sullivan's Steakhouse - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Palmeira Tropical Fusion - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Midnight Sun Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Econo Inn Anchorage

Hotel near University of Alaska - Anchorage in Anchorage
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An area shuttle within 5.00 mi is available for a fee. Econo Inn Anchorage also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Anchorage hotel.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Dining venue
Econo Inn Anchorage offers 41 accommodations with safes and irons/ironing boards. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Anchorage hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator on request

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 mi
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 30.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

This hotel's policy is that guests between ages of 18-20 must show a valid credit card to check-in.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

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Econo Hotel Anchorage
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Econo Lodge Anchorage
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Econo Inn Anchorage to the airport?

Econo Inn Anchorage is 2 mi (4-min drive) away from the Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Econo Inn Anchorage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Econo Inn Anchorage.

Does Econo Inn Anchorage offer free breakfast?

Econo Inn Anchorage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Econo Inn Anchorage?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Econo Inn Anchorage?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Econo Inn Anchorage?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Econo Inn Anchorage have a pool?

Econo Inn Anchorage does not have a pool.

Does Econo Inn Anchorage have a restaurant?

Econo Inn Anchorage is home to Dami Resturant, which features Japanese cuisine.

Does Econo Inn Anchorage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Econo Inn Anchorage to downtown Anchorage?

Econo Inn Anchorage is 0.7 mi away from Anchorage.

Reviews

Econo Inn Anchorage Reviews

4.2

4.4/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Staff & service

3.8/10

Amenities

3.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 784 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 784 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 784 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 153 out of 784 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 380 out of 784 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dont stay here dangerous area and very filthy wish a refund was due back! Slept in the car!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Internet pics were way better than actual room. Bad part of city with homeless in the parking lot. Only could get 2 towels for 3 adults 👨
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had delays from flights and did not get response from hotel. When finally made on second day, no one was available to check inn and the area was definitely not safe with taggers and vagrants around the property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I chose to lose out on the money for the room. It just seemed too unsafe. The reservation ladies office smelt like weed and it was just not a good place for me and my daughter to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food options were nonexistent at the Econo Inn, and the beds were fairly uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Roach Motel

The Econo Inn is the epitome of a skeezy motel. It's in a rough part of town, and is not well-kept. The room smelled dank, and the TV was broken. There was no window in our room. There were drugged-out people hanging about the building, climbing into the dumpsters and yelling into the night. It even sounded like someone was barking outside of our door. Not really a safe or clean place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gary

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is an excellent choice if you like hanging out at ground zero with drug users and dealers. Checked in, felt unsafe and left the property immediately.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

humberto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not safe for tourists. This is a shelter for locals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It’s not an eco lodge

Bed was great, sheets had burn holes, found used old women’s underwear in the shower. In addition the surrounding area a homeless hangout and people strung out all over. Anchorage I enjoyed just never staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Bryan

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy confused staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very noisy. Other than then clean. Great sushi at the restaurant connected t the building ground floor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was old and smelly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Iris

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Donna L

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seems to be under renovation. Incomplete paint. Portable AC unit in window the didn't allow window to close out noise. Generally poor condition
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
First off, on our way there, the Uber driver said he would not let his family stay there. The facility was so odd, old and just creepy. It was clean and the staff was friendly, but we booked a different hotel even after we paid for this one. The TV was literally cracked and broken, the windows were closed up, there was no way to lock the door from the inside. I could go on and on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carrie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Sometimes the staff are so rude. They greeted u when u check in. Not enough towels in the room. Too much noise in the motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is more of a homeless shelter than a hotel. Room was barely ok and the lobby was dirty. My taxi driver said the place was unsafe so be watchful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Varinder, MISSISSAUGA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dean

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Felt extremely unsafe from the moment we turned into the parking lot. Witnessed drug deal in alley before walking in. Everything felt & looked like a half-way house for paroled convicts. Did not stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Twila

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ceilings had water damage. The light fixtures were falling out of the ceiling. The headboards were falling off the walls. There were people running around and doing mechanical work on their cars in the parking lot all night long. There were people running up and down the stairs all night long. The mop buckets were left in the hallway along with the wet mops on the carpet. One of the rooms smelled so heavily a bleach you could hardly breathe. The television set was turned on, but she couldn’t shut it off or turn the sound up and down. The linens on one of the beds were stained really bad.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025