Hotel Captain Cook

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A hotel room with a large window, a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.
Exterior
A row of stationary exercise bikes in a gym.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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939 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99501
  • Place, Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Anchorage, AK (ANC-Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬
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Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Anchorage

Located in Downtown Anchorage, Hotel Captain Cook is adjacent to Holy Family Cathedral and within a 5-minute walk of Oscar Anderson House Museum. This 546-room, 4-star hotel has conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a gym, and a 24-hour business center.

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
  • Tony Knowles Coastal Trail - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Anchorage Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 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 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blarney Stone - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Glacier Brewhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pioneer Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Captain Cook

At Hotel Captain Cook, guests have access to a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas. Parking is available for USD 25 per day (USD 36 per day for valet parking), and there's also limo/town car service. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include meeting rooms, conference space, and a 24-hour business center.
40-inch LED TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Crows Nest
  • Fletchers
  • The Pantry
  • Whales Tail

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

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

More

  • 18 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1965
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 5 2026 to September 15 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 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
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Captain Cook Anchorage
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Cook Hotel
Hotel Captain
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Captain Cook?

Hotel Captain Cook offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Aug 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Captain Cook on Aug 17, 2026 start from $699, including 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.

What's there to do around Hotel Captain Cook?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Anchorage, just steps from Resolution Park and Oscar Anderson House Museum, and within a short walk of Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. You'll also find Log Cabin Visitor Information Center and Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Captain Cook?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 36 per day and self parking is available for USD 25 per day. Wheelchair-accessible van parking is also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Hotel Captain Cook?

Spa services at the hotel include deep-tissue massages.

Are there luxury amenities available at Hotel Captain Cook?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as an indoor pool, an ocean-view restaurant, and golf lessons at this hotel.

Does Hotel Captain Cook include a casino?

No, Hotel Captain Cook doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Captain Cook?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel. Guests have pool access between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Note though that pool facilities will be unavailable from August 5 2026 until September 15 2026 (subject to change).

Is Hotel Captain Cook good for couples?

This historic hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an ocean-view restaurant, an indoor pool, and 3 bars/lounges.

Does Hotel Captain Cook have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does Hotel Captain Cook have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Captain Cook has 4 restaurants, and serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Hotel Captain Cook allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Hotel Captain Cook for a fee of USD 25 per pet, per stay.

Does Hotel Captain Cook have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Hotel Captain Cook?

The closest major airport to Hotel Captain Cook is Anchorage, AK (MRI-Merrill Field), which is 3 mi away (10 minutes by car). Another top airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC), which is located 5.8 mi away (10-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Captain Cook?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Captain Cook.

Does Hotel Captain Cook have a wedding venue on site?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Hotel Captain Cook.

Hotel Captain Cook Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 673 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1007 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot; beautiful restaurant on the top floor
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MIN HO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Local food is very good👍.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very friendly staff. The place to stay in Anchorage.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie S

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, enjoyed the restaurant selection and the spa.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Only place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always my favorite place over the Christmas Holidays
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and convenient place to stay. The only knock is they need an airport shuttle. They are the perfect location for the spring and pre-spring events in Anchorage. Great views from our rooms. Excellent food choices, highly recommend this exceptional hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Calvin Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and hotel. Staff are amazing always !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, beds are comfy and best in town. Will be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ernest Tamoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very polite and helpful with everything. Clean establishment too.highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time and this was the perfect place to stay for Fur Rondy activities and watching the ceremonial start of the Iditerod.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anniversary stay. Perfect fot us and clise to dining
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views of the mountains and the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel theme. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great with recommendations for tourists. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, amazing view of the cool inlet and the mountains including Denali.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would totally recommend staying here for a romantic evening. Room was very quiet and comfortable, Dinner at the crows nest was Amazing, followed by a few cocktails at fletchers. We had an excellent breakfast the following morning before checking out. It was a great experience and will definitely go again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, clean room and good food!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catrena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay every time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quite nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MIN HO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old but very Clean Room Nice stuffs Wonderful Mountain View
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lot of character. A couple of great earing places. Ribeye was spectacular. Great atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were courteous, restaurant was reasonable for breakfast, and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025