"We really enjoyed our week at the Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge. The staff was incredible. They were helpful, kind and courteous. They truly mad ... " More
In shopping district
Stay at this Fairbanks hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Chena River and 2 miles (3 km) of Pioneer Park. University of Alaska-Fairbanks and 40 Below Fairbanks are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Renovated in 2019
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free buffet breakfast, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. There's a gym on site, and a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning are also provided.
Mar 16, 2023 by Cyndy-Guest Experience Representative
Jolar, We are grateful for your excellent rating! Thank you for taking a moment to share your thoughts on the service from the staff at the Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge hotel in Fairbanks. We hope you will return to be our guest again soon.
Mar 12, 2023 by Cyndy-Guest Experience Representative
Karin, We are glad you enjoyed an excellent stay at the Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge Fairbanks. Please allow us to welcome you again soon.
Mar 12, 2023 by Cyndy-Guest Experience Representative
Thank you for the excellent rating, Karin. We are delighted you enjoyed staying with us at the Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge in Fairbanks. We hope to host your next visit to Alaska.
Feb 20, 2023 by Cyndy-Guest Experience Representative
Thank you for an excellent rating, Karin! Rufus and Joshua will be told of your appreciation of their service. We are all happy to know you felt at home at the Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge in Fairbanks. Offering courteous and prompt service is one of our top priorities. We are eager to welcome you for another great experience in the future.
Jan 29, 2023 by Cyndy-Guest Experience Representative
Thank you for your positive feedback, David! We are happy to assist guests with future reservations and directions to area attractions or restaurants. We hope you will return to our hotel in Fairbanks again.
Mar 25, 2022 by Cyndy-Guest Experience Representative
April, It was a pleasure to provide excellent service to you during your recent visit to our Best Western Chena River Lodge hotel. We are delighted you enjoyed our complimentary breakfast and comfortable spaces. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Apr 28, 2021 by Cyndy-Best Western Fairbanks
Thank you for a delightful review! We are so happy your stay was a good one and hope you will choose to visit again soon.
Oct 5, 2020 by Brittany - Best Western Plus Team
Our team is happy to see that you enjoyed your stay with us! We look forward to having you back with us again in the future!
Mar 2, 2020 by Brittany - Best Western Plus Team
We truly appreciate your feedback! Thank you for staying with us and we can't wait to provide you another 5 star stay in the future.
Feb 19, 2020 by Brittany - Best Western Plus Team
We're so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us while visiting Fairbanks! We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon.
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is served daily. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). A fitness center, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge was completed in February 2019. This Fairbanks hotel is smoke free.
Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free long-term parking , Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking , Free parking nearby
Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge offers 67 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests are served free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Special check-in instructions:
This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. The property is cleaned and disinfected using an electrostatic sprayer; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available; masks are required in public areas; reservations are required for some onsite facilities. Enhanced food service safety measures are in place. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast. Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western). This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC), Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global), and SafeStay (AHLA - USA).
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.