Chelsea Inn Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Anchorage with free parking

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Interior
Staircase
Interior
Lobby sitting area
Reception

Reviews

3.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3836 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK, 99517
  • Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Anchorage

Located in Spenard, Chelsea Inn Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of sights such as Arctic & Benson Dog Park and Pop Carr Park. This 34-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free self parking, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.

What's nearby

  • Lake Hood Harbor - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • University of Alaska - Anchorage - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Alaska Regional Hospital - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 5 min drive
  • Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Carousel Lounge - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Naruto Japanese Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Chelsea Inn Hotel

Hotel in Anchorage with free parking
Guests staying at Chelsea Inn Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free train station shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, and answer any questions about the accommodations.
TVs come with cable channels. Free local calls are also standard.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; 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 at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

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

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 19
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals, you can take advantage of the free train station pick-up service. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see near Chelsea Inn Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Spenard within a short 19-minute walk of Pop Carr Park. You'll also find Lake Hood Harbor and Delaney Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Chelsea Inn Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Chelsea Inn Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Chelsea Inn Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Chelsea Inn Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Chelsea Inn Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities at this hotel that appeal to couples include a free train station pickup service and a 24-hour front desk.

Does Chelsea Inn Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Chelsea Inn Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Chelsea Inn Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Chelsea Inn Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Chelsea Inn Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Chelsea Inn Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Chelsea Inn Hotel?

The closest major airport to Chelsea Inn Hotel is Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC), which is 3 mi away (6 minutes by car). Another top airport is Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field), which is located 5.4 mi away (16-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Chelsea Inn Hotel?

No, at Chelsea Inn Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Chelsea Inn Hotel Reviews

Reviews

3.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 470 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 470 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 470 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 470 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 348 out of 470 reviews

3.4/10

Cleanliness

4.6/10

Staff & service

3.0/10

Amenities

3.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

3.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Antony Estrada

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is dangerous and unsafe, main door was locked. Once I got access in, the “front desk guy” handed me a piece of crack or meth. I don’t know what it was but it was in foil paper, long story short there was no room available, they were “sold out” and I was mistaken with a junkie buying drugs. I feel blessed I didn’t have to stay there. Waiting for Expedia to refund me
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a disaster that the quality of looked nothing like the picture in the listing. There were broken windows, unprofessional hand scribbled notes on the door, homeless bums around the area and by the door; which was locked so we couldn't get in and there was no one inside to let us in either. The area in general felt VERY unsafe! This "hotel" stole my money. We had to go find a hotel elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

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

PLEASE AVOID!!!

I CANNOT understate the HORRIFIC nature of my check-in. I have NEVER felt so close to being physically ASSAULTED by the men there at/during check-in. Truly, the ANC Police Dept should have been present, perhaps investigate, as well as ANY governing agency holding authority over hotels in ANC. NOBODY at the desk upon arrival...so 3 call-outs to anyone went un-answered. There is a door marked "Security" close to the front desk, which was open about 6 inches or so. I called repeatedly into the room and barely touched it as I called out for ANYONE to check me in. I immediately smelled and witnessed EVERYONE in the room smoking pot--and it appeared that there was drug paraph. both in the bed and on a small table easily within view. Within seconds, I was accosted by THREE males PHYSICALLY THREATENING me for touching the door that had exposed EVERYONE inside doing drugs! Thank God, there was a lone female that "processed" the check-in as quickly as possible and tried to talk the males "down" that were threatening me. She required NO ID as long as I kept me my shut and tried over & over to get the men in the place to stop cussing at me, and most espec. to stop THREATENING me for "opening the door" to their drug use. I have NEVER been soooooo scared for my personal safety at ANY lodging anywhere IN THE WORLD that I've traveled. There is soooooo much more detail, but these reviews aren't equipped for what truly amounts to a statement that should be given to the Police.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

LeeAnn

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Business traveler
Felt right at home! Great staff! Kind & very accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Warren

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is "under renovation" Was locked up
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Louis

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
when I pulled up there was a gang of hooligans out front selling drugs, I just drove away. Unsafe place, do not go there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nasty place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chuck

They did not have a room for me.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vicki

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Eww
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

nakatla

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

JENNIFER, Woodbine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is not a safe place. The person working told us we shouldnt stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is as ghetto as can be with hoards of crackheads in and around the building, i never even made it inside, when i got there the main door was locked and they had a crackhead come out to get my name and then go back inside only to come out again and tell me my room wasnt clean yet and to come back in an hour (it was 7pm). Then i said id like to cancel and they told me that was fine and i wouldbt be charged and they charged me anyway
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Monte

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a terrible place. No temperature control in room. Room was small and cramped. The place looked like a dump.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lot of noise after hours, rooms not clean/vacuumed, bed was decent. Too much activities going on outside, people coming and going on all odd hours.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Glenn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They didnt have a clean room available so i had to sleep in the airport that night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yiftah, Rehovot

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is dirty and the people visiting the hotel are not respectful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mindy

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a very bad drug dealing area. Even cab companies avoid coming here. It took 7 cabs going by until the 7th finally stopped to get us to the airport. The place is very dirty, many thing’s broken or missing. The staff lies. They advertise free shuttle to and from the train station and airport. They do not have a shuttle service at all. I only booked this after talking to them directly verifying that they would pick us up and drop us off. After booking I checked 2 more times and they again verified that they would pick us up and drop us off. When we arrived they refused to pick us up. In the morning they refused to take us to the airport. Smoke detector missing from room. Open wires sticking out under desk. Fan had no cover. Heater couldn’t be shut off and we couldn’t cool the room below 80+ degrees. It was a scarey and miserable night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
STAY AWAY
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Katy, Big Pine Key

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Douglas

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff member was really nice. The motel needs updating badly. The window of our room was open with the screen torn and pried up. The worst part was random people kept walking in and out of the front door with several people hanging out there. Felt uncomfortable so we went to a different motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jared

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Constant homeless outside. Sirens and train whistles all hour the night.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024