Hotel Captain Cook

4.0 star property
Historic hotel near Alaska Regional Hospital

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Food and drink
Junior Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Private pool
Body treatments, facials, massage/treatment rooms
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
939 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501
  • Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Port of Anchorage
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Anchorage

Downtown Anchorage stay.A stay at this Downtown Anchorage hotel places you steps from Holy Family Cathedral and within a 5-minute walk of Oscar Anderson House Museum. Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Resolution Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Rooftop - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Anchorage Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Port of Anchorage - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 11 min walk
  • Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪49th State Brewing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Anchorage Marriott Concierge Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Glacier Brewhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pioneer Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crow's Nest - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Captain Cook

Historic hotel near Alaska Regional Hospital
Hotel Captain Cook offers its guests an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Spa services, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Captain Cook. For a fee, parking is available.

This Anchorage hotel is smoke free.

  • 546 guestrooms or units
  • 18 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1965
  • Deli
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Hotel Captain Cook offers 546 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Anchorage hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include facials and body treatments.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 36 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 10 to 15 per person
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Golf lessons
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Piano
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 15 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per day
  • Valet parking fee: USD 36 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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, credit card, or debit card 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Captain Cook to the airport?

Hotel Captain Cook is 3 mi (10-min drive) away from the Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Captain Cook?

As of Jul 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Captain Cook on Jul 11, 2025 start from $603.66, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Captain Cook have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Captain Cook.

Does Hotel Captain Cook offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Captain Cook, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10 and 15 per person. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Hotel Captain Cook?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Captain Cook?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Captain Cook?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 25 per day, and valet parking for USD 36 per day.

Does Hotel Captain Cook have a pool?

Hotel Captain Cook features an indoor pool.

Does Hotel Captain Cook have a restaurant?

Hotel Captain Cook is home to Crows Nest, which features ocean views.

Does Hotel Captain Cook have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer facials, massages, and body treatments.

How close is Hotel Captain Cook to downtown Anchorage?

Hotel Captain Cook is 0.3 mi away from Anchorage.

Hotel Captain Cook Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 670 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Captain Cook Hotel for the ceremonial start of the Iditarod. The hotel was clean and convenient/walkable to everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mellissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, historic hotel. It has a nice rooftop bar with a view and it was really well-located.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

AWESOME

We had an amazing deluxe suite with a lot of wonderful scenery. Coffee machine worked well. The staff was excellent and timely. Had dinner at Fletcher's which was delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I love shops. Restaurants and staff where not to the quality of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

brent

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk very earnest
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property under construction. No running water 10PM to 5AM
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey, Sammamish

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the few times you’ll hear me complain about the Cook. Word to the wise, ask for a room away from the elevators. It was noisy…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Traveled with partner
The location was great. It was an easy walk to multiple restaurants and a beautiful coastal trail. The onsite restaurants were decent but not always open during the posted times. If you are looking for an upscale stay. This isn't it. The hotel rooms are very dated. I booked an ocean view but received a view of buildings and a partial mountain view. The front desk staff was unfriendly and unhelpful. I was supposed to get a $20 resort credit with my VIP booking, but when I asked about it, I found out that it is only usable in one restaurant for breakfast, and it would only work on 1 day of my 3-day stay. Beware, there is no self-parking onsite, and the $40 valet fee per night seems outrageous when there is free street parking over the weekend within a block of the hotel -- look for parking meters with orange polls if you want to take advantage of free overnight/weekend parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this classy and beautiful old hotel, its always an enjoyable stay with beautiful views and great food. We cant wait for our next stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reliable, enjoyable stay

Hotels like “The Cook” aren’t built anymore. Wonderfully comfortable, spacious property with multiple dining and shopping options under one roof. Terrific downtown location and outstanding service. My go-to for long stay business travel.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ka Wing

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always an enjoyable experience. We love their junior suites.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer, Kenai

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wish the stay had been longer

Unfortunately, we only stayed one night. I wish it had been longer. We did have the chance to have a cocktail in the Crow's Nest which was lovely. We loved the historical paintings all around.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nemen

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get your exercise
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is well maintained, room was clean and cozy, tv has lots of options for what you want to watch. Checking in and out was quick and simple.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025