Arctic Fox Inn
4.6
Outstanding(622 Reviews)Bed and Breakfast in Anchorage, AK
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Parking, Balcony or Patio and more
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About this bed and breakfast
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, as well as laundry facilities and towels. Other amenities include premium bedding, rollaway beds, housekeeping, and toilet paper.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Map of Anchorage, AK
Available Rooms
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Mountain View (22)
2 Queen • 2 Single • 725 ft²
Sleeps 6
+
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom
1 Queen • 200 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom
1 Queen • 1 Single • 200 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom
1 Queen • 139 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom (J)
1 Queen • 300 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
4.6
Outstanding(622 Reviews)4.6
It was an exceptionally clean and well maintained apartment in downtown Anchorage. The owner/ manager Jeff is really nice and cooperative. I am a solo female traveler and felt quite safe. A full kitchen and separate bedroom for the price of a hotel room was a really good deal. I was in apt 5 and the view was fantastic. Rooms are secured by a code and they have paid laundry too. They also have other apartments with more bedrooms, so it’s good for families.
The only few considerations are: 1. Lots of stairs to reach the apartment. 2. Homeless people on the street as soon you get out - they didn’t cause me any problems, but I was a little unnerved. 3. All major stores like Walmart, Walgreens, Carrs, etc are in mid-town, so you need to spend on Uber.
Both 2 & 3 are not an issue if you have a car, I didn’t.
4.6
The apartment was located in a dicey area of Anchorage downtown. The security measures were fantastic, but when you open your door with a homeless person camped 50 feet from the door, it is uncomfortable to say the least. Very clean but older apartment. Manager was very kind allowing us early check-in. However, I would not have stayed without my husband to help me feel safe. No view from this room. The view was the backside of a building with garbage dumpsters. I wish this was communicated in the description. Felt much safer in the woods than in this area of Anchorage.
4.6
A nice 2 bedroom apartment, just 10 minutes from the centre of town.
Good facilities, full kitchen and access to laundry facilities.
Our apartment was very comfortable and well appointed.
Happy to recommend.
4.6
Was fine for our stay BUT single beds uncomfortable (squeeze), floors cracked sound when walking. Pillows 👎. For hygiene, pillows should have proper protectors on them(changed every room change.) & no proper bed protectors. Chain on ceiling fan broken, short. No sachets of tea/coffee etc. nor toiletries/hair dryer. Travellers from overseas don’t carry somethings.
4.6
Excellent stay at the Arctic Fox Inn. VERY clean and super cute! Enjoyed out stay!
4.6
Great room but in sketchy area. Just down from the homeless shelter. Loud in early evening. No curb appeal.
4.6
The door entry lock wasnt working so staff was right on site to help. Breakfast was small but enough for on the run. Not a fan of the shared bathroom for 3 rooms but it worked. Great stay overall!
4.6
Great little bed & breakfast. Super clean & right downtown
4.6
Property was not in an ideal location. The bathroom area was quite small.
The overall property was very nice and clean.
4.6
Easy walking to shops and dining. Very quiet and quaint place.
4.6
We had a very comfortable stay. The apartment is super nice with a well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. The Inn is located in an odd place but I can tell you we always felt comfortable coming and going.
4.6
We stayed in room 5 (I believe). It was on the top floor and was very nicely laid out and well appointed. The bathroom was nice and the bedroom was ample size. The living area felt very spacious with an abundance of windows for natural light. Even though air conditioning was not supplied, there was a ceiling fan and windows to open in the bedroom. We were in busy Anchorage, but the nighttime wasn't especially noisy. The only negative was the surrounding area was a bit shabby and there were a few homeless people that had taken up residence nearby. The police made an appearance and asked them to relocate.
4.6
This property is 3/4 mile from the train depot and not really near any restaurants or shops. The walk passes a number of shelters making the location a little sketchy. On a positive note the suite was very nice and the owner is very responsive and helpful.
4.6
Hidden lil place. The area is full of homeless drug addicts but not on the backstreet where the hotel is. Good beds home feel place, was all good for us. Clean
4.6
The property itself was perfect! However, the area around the inn wasn’t great. With that said, we weren’t really going to walk anywhere so it didn’t matter. We were in a 2 bedroom and it was clean and spacious. Would definitely recommend it and stay here again!
4.6
As others have mentioned, the property is near a homeless shelter - HOWEVER, truly it was a non-issue. The homeless population is everywhere, and generally quite safe and respectful. The property was clean, roomy, comfortable and very nice. The beds were comfortable, only down side was the noise of the planes due to proximity to airport. And, there is a great little coffee shop within walking distance (AK Alchemist!!)
4.6
We were pleasantly surprised. Had everything we needed and then some. Within walking distance to everything! Highly recommend it.
4.6
The property was very comfortable and clean.
4.6
Property manager was great and very responsive however building simply was not in best part of town. We also had many bugs and spiders in the studio apartment. The scrub brush in the kitchen was brown/very dirty and should have been replaced and couch also had thick layer of dust near seams.
4.6
Our arrival went great and we were very happy with our stay. The location fit our needs and we couldn’t have been happier!
4.6
The suite was excellent, big, clean, nice view. As others have said, it’s near a homeless shelter, and some of them were rather loud at times and wandering around. But we had no issues otherwise.
4.6
Safety Concerns: Regrettably, the property is situated in an unsafe area. As a guest, safety is paramount, and this aspect requires immediate attention.
Inaccurate Information and Uncomfortable Conditions: Furthermore, the property information and photos provided on Expedia do not align with the actual conditions. The living area is notably small, the sofa bed appears old and unclean, and the beds are uncomfortable. These discrepancies impact the overall quality of the stay.
4.6
The Artic Fox Inn was impeccably clean and well maintained and felt very comfortable in the unit. Communication before and during stay was excellent and the check-in and check out was easy and fast.
4.6
The room itself we have no major complaints with although this is not a traditional hotel in the sense that there is no one on the property (for check in, etc.), no facilities of any kind, etc.The room itself was well equipped for longer stays. Very limited dining in the immediate area.The train whistle can be heard every once in awhile but it was not too disruptive. There were screaming homeless people in the lot in front of our room one night and the area feels unsafe IMO. I would personally not walk anywhere from there. It's off the beaten path from downtown and just sketchy. There was a sign in the room stating that guests should keep doors closed and locked at all times due to recent bear sightings. My husband and I (he born and bred in AK) laughed and said, OK -more like drug addicts/homeless as opposed to bears. I guess anything is possible but I would be more concerned about the latter. Maybe someone on site might help the feeling of being isolated in a rather concerning part of town.
4.6
The apartment is fine. We had a small issue with the self checkin lock, but it was resolved quickly.
The neighborhood is not great. There's lots of undesirable activity, no stores or restaurants, and no convenient access to the train station.
4.6
Communication was difficult - phone was not answered and email request to late check out was not acknowledged. Unit was bright and clean.
4.6
It was an ok stay. The hotel is in a fair location, at the rougher end of downtown. The unit was reasonably well maintained and had everything I needed for my two nights stay. Unfortunately, what let it down is the wi fi not working for the vast majority of the time I was there. As there was also no 4G, as a solo traveler, I felt quite isolated, being unable to communicate with family back home or with the owner. This made things particularly awkward the morning I was supposed to catch a train to Seward and I was unable to either call a Uber or look for directions. Fortunately, the Ramada next door saved the day. I understand that the wi fi can occasionally be down, but not for a whole 48 hours, and not when you are paying nearly $ 250 a night.
4.6
Shower head was broken.
4.6
You will have a wonderfully clean apt. and comfortable. The reality of the homeless population in the area is stark but we were not bothered. Twenty minute walk to wonderful bike rentals and restaurants.
4.6
The property is adjacent to a homeless population and soup kitchen - possibly the most dilapidated part of the city. The rooms were dusty and had not been used in some time.
4.6
Very thing was ok
4.6
The apartment at Arctic Fox Inn was just what we needed - on the first floor, spacious, full kitchen, clean, furnished and with all the needed amenities. The area was very convenient as well to explore in/around Anchorage. Our door code wasn't set as expected on arrival, but the staff were quick to resolve this so I was very happy with their service and the overall accommodation. I would recommend for a stay in Anchorage.
4.6
The property staff we very friendly and helpful. Clean, nice amenities in the room. Would stay there again!
4.6
Great place!
4.6
Good housing concept.
Quality house with a very good interior.
Two things disappointed us a little:
- not seeing anyone when arriving at the end of the day or before 10 a.m. when leaving,
- breakfast was a bit limited. No bread (which for us French is unthinkable) and not really any fresh produce (ham, bacon, cheese, fruit...).
4.6
This is a nice B&B on the north side of Anchorage. The late checkin process was easy. The maintenance guys were very friendly and accommodated our checkout which was a few minutes late.
4.6
Couldn’t comment on staff as we did not encounter anyone. The overall accommodations worked for us. The ad is misleading.
4.6
My overall rating is a 5 for Arctic Fox for several reasons. First, Jeff was very responsive which was great.
The place was mostly clean, however, I noticed a couple areas were missed such as above eye level in the shower had stuff stuck so I assume only the bottom part of the wall was cleaned and also there was hair on the bathroom floor. The floor was clearly mopped but a vacuum or swifter probably needed to be used first before mopping. Also, when the fridge door was opened, there was dirt caked on the floor. it seemed like the nooks and crannies weren’t being cleaned. One thing that was great was that the living room rug was wet when we arrived so it was good knowing the carpet was cleaned between guests.
The area isn’t fancy but It’s very central and we were able to walk to downtown which saved us a lot on Uber. We felt perfectly safe.
Noise…. this is the one major downside. What others wrote about the noise is absolutely true. The train horns sound like it’s in the unit with you and it seems some train operators are just being jerks with how long they blow the horn. trains seem to start around 5:30 and stop around 11:30. The trains though are not the fault of the owner though so just be aware you’ll hear it. The noise from the unit above was also insane. There was sometimes noise all night between midnight and 6am and also the toilet flushing sounded like it was in my room. Jeff was very responsive though and asked them to tone it down
I would stay here again.
4.6
Staff was amazing and so helpful!
4.6
This was a lovely pitstop for us. It's a shared space, almost like a house where the rooms are assigned to the people staying there. Very clean and cozy. There's a long message you receive with instructions on how to enter/check-in (seems intimidating), however, it is not difficult to figure it out.
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Anchorage?
The average price for a rental in Anchorage is $314 per night. This rental is $515 above the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Arctic Fox Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Arctic Fox Inn pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Arctic Fox Inn?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, laundry, balcony or patio, and tv.
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