Positive Reviews
positive:
Lakefront restaurants proves popular.
The Lakefront Anchorage proves a popular dining option for guests and locals alike. The hotel's two restaurants offer picturesque views of Lake Spenard, where floatplanes regularly land and take-off. Meanwhile, diners enjoy the live music and craft beer on offer at the Fancy Moose lounge.
positive:
Close proximity to ANC airport.
The hotel is situated approximately one mile from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, making it a popular choice for travelers passing through the airport. The hotel also offers a complimentary 24-hour shuttle service, which departs every 15 minutes.
positive:
Large rooms with comfortable beds.
Guests report that the hotel, which has recently undergone major renovation, features spacious rooms and comfortable beds. As such, guests generally enjoy a restful stay.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Rooms accessed via long corridors.
A number of guests are not keen on the long corridors that lead to and from guestrooms at The Lakefront Anchorage. According to reports, a visit to the front desk or hotel restaurants can be a lengthy affair depending on which room you're assigned.
negative:
Air conditioning not always effective.
Some guests find the in-room air conditioning system to be ineffective. While some guests report that units are unable to keep rooms to a comfortable temperature, others report that window drapes cover the unit when drawn, which can impact the effectiveness of the air conditioning.
negative:
Accessing the free Wi-Fi can be a slow process.
The hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi to all guests, but some struggle to access the internet. Reports suggest that the signal can be very slow in certain areas of the hotel, making the Wi-Fi virtually unusable.