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Powered By TripAdvisorNautical Elegance in the City, Near the Edge of Alaskan Wilderness
Powered By TripAdvisorWith glorious views of the wilderness, an attentive and welcoming staff, and a famed fine dining restaurant, Hotel Captain Cook is one of Anchorage’s most prestigious establishments. Named after the explorer who first charted Alaska’s coastline, this stylish sanctuary offers contemporary adventures and the ultimate in comfort while being a gateway to the great outdoors. With an art collection dedicated to telling Captain James Cook’s story and boutiques selling the work of local artisans, Hotel Captain Cook celebrates the region’s heritage and flair for hospitality.
- Relax in one of 546 guestrooms, including 96 suites with stunning panoramic views
- Shop for Native American arts and crafts in one of 12 on-site boutiques
- Discover the history of Captain James Cook through the hotel’s private art collection
- Help yourself to more than 30 wines by the glass with the extremely popular self-serve wine dispensing system
- Work up a sweat at one of the state-of-the-art Athletic Clubs, or relax in the sauna or steam room
- Rent a bike and ride along the scenic Tony Knowles Coastal Trail that leads to Kincaid Park
- Dine on king crab, Alaskan salmon, and Kodiak scallops at Crow’s Nest, the dashing penthouse restaurant featuring 360-degree views
Feel pampered from the moment you arrive at this well-established, nautically inspired hotel. After admiring the unparalleled views of Cook Inlet, the Chugach Mountains, and downtown Anchorage, head into the city, as shops, museums, and fine dining experiences are only a short walk away.
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Accommodations
Decorated in sumptuous swathes of brown, tan, and cream, each of the 546 classic and serene guestrooms provides you with splendid views of both charming city and dramatic country. Relax in your plush robe and treat yourself to upmarket Gilchrist & Soames amenities. If you prefer more room with an added dash of luxury, stay in one of the Executive Suites or enjoy a lavish Crow’s Nest Suite, which features blackout drapes and a location on a secured floor while offering access to the Captain’s Deck lounge. Day and night, you are treated to complimentary meals and refreshments in this exclusive space.
A concierge is available to make restaurant reservations or plan and book sightseeing tours. Business travelers have access to 14 different meeting spaces and a 24-hour business center.
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Enjoy the hotel’s decadent and eclectic dining options alongside a terrifically engaging beverage selection, from expertly mixed cocktails to a wine inventory of more than 10,000 bottles.
Crow’s Nest – Every sense is stimulated at this penthouse restaurant offering expansive views of the city, mountains, and bay. Delight in AAA Four Diamond French and American fine dining with wines from a cellar boasting more than 10,000 bottles.
Fletcher’s – With its gilded ceiling and marble bar, Fletcher’s is your charming go-to spot for Italian cuisine in a classic English pub setting. Named after the man behind the mutiny on the Bounty, this personality-rich restaurant offers hearty favorites, such as pizza, pasta, and burgers, along with a few tantalizing desserts.
Whale’s Tail – At this cozy and atmospheric eatery, share small plates and sip handcrafted cocktails, or try your hand at the renowned self-serve wine dispensing system.
The Café – Start your day with a magnificent breakfast, from classic comfort favorites to healthy modern options to Alaskan specialties like reindeer sausages. At lunchtime, delight in a variety of go-tos, such as burgers, sandwiches, and salads.
The Cubby – Early birds don’t go hungry at this hotel, with light breakfasts and specialty coffees made to order starting around sunrise.
Activities at Hotel Captain Cook
Set up a tour of the hotel’s private art collection through the concierge and marvel at Captain James Cook’s dramatic Alaskan adventures. Browse the 12 on-site boutiques that hold everything from native art to winter clothes. Work out in the well-equipped athletics center, boasting an aerobics room, a cycling studio, a heated pool, and a Jacuzzi.
The city’s mesmerizing highlights are well within reach, including the expansive, multidisciplinary Anchorage Museum and the interactive Alaska Native Heritage Center. The famously breathtaking Alaskan outdoors is at your doorstep as well. Hike or bike along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail that leads to Kincaid Park, where you find locals cycling and jogging with their dogs in the summertime and cross-country skiing in the winter.
Location
Location
Address
939 West 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK, United StatesOverlooking the Knik Arm waterway, Hotel Captain Cook towers above downtown Anchorage, making it the perfect home base to explore the city’s cultural, retail, and culinary experiences or get closer to nature by taking on nearby hiking or biking trails.
Transportation
- Airport
- Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 6 mi / 9 km from the hotel
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Updated room and Very clean
Sat Aug 16 2025 21:29:33 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Diana D
We spent our last night in Alaska which ended a two week Alaskan cruise and Denali land tour. This was the hotel we were assigned to by Holland America Cruise Line. We were very pleased with the cleanliness and updated/modern look of our room. The bathroom had been completely remodeled with sensors for the low lights to come on as you walked in. The bathroom mirrors have a nice feature of built-in magnifying mirrors in them, nice feature but being only 5 feet tall, I was not able to use them because they're positioned too high in the mirrors and I couldn't see my face...good thing I brought my travel compact mirror. The rest of our room was very comfortable. The bed was fresh and clean and mattress was very comfortable, got a much needed good night's sleep. We tried to get a last minute table at the Crow's Nest but they had no openings. Not a problem as just a block and a half away, another restaurant got us in. I read other reviews that some rooms were old and outdated. I was not aware they had rooms like that but, are so glad we got one of the updated ones! Our room was in Tower 2, room 340 (I believe), on the ninth floor. We would recommend this hotel but suggest you request and updated room.
Lovely hotel in great location
Fri Aug 15 2025 02:29:33 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by braces2go
Lovely hotel with lots of amenities. Concierge Amos extremely helpful and friendly. Good location and very comfortable rooms! Walking distance to shopping, restaurants and hiking by the ocean🫎
Dated Hotel
Thu Aug 07 2025 06:51:15 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by TAJ1085
Hotel is extremely large. There are several restaurants. A few shops. Tour groups pick up from here. It was an easy walk to downtown Anchorage restaurants & attractions. They have a lot of cruise ship people staying here. The exterior area and lobbies are nice. My room however was overdue for updating. The lighting was awful. The bathroom was moldy & ill lit.
MASSIVE HOTEL FOR THOUSANDS OF GROUP TRAVELERS
Fri Jul 25 2025 06:27:50 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Neal C
The Captain Cook Hotel was built in the 1960's and expanded in the 1970"s. It has been well maintained but it is OLD and immense. Bathrooms have original tile. TV's are early flatscreens sitting on a counter (not wall mounted). What is really impressive, however, is how this hotel manages THOUSANDS - REALLY! of guests on tour - mainly Princess Cruise travelers which apparently is its key to survival. Lobby is like a swarm of insects - everywhere you turn there are people in large groups. They all come and go quite satisfactorily but this is not a place for a voluntary stay.
Nice historic hotel in downtown Anchorage
Thu Jul 24 2025 21:53:31 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by 555tanaw
Comfortable and clean room with nice toiletries. We appreciated having a Kurig coffee maker in the room. Bed is comfortable and we were able to walk from the conference center (7 min). Our room had an overhead fan which is a nice touch. The hotel is within walking distance to restaurants in the area.
