The Holland America Dawson City Inn, long known to travellers as the Westmark Inn, stands at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Harper Street. It is the kind of hotel that cruise-tour groups and road-trippers use for a night or two in the Klondike, and it offers more facilities than most of Dawson's small properties. Rooms are standard rooms that sleep up to four, with a king bed or two double beds, a separate tub or shower, a flat-screen television with cable, a coffee maker and a hair dryer. Belinda's Dining Room serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with children's meals, and there is a bar, a terrace and a garden. Parking is free, the front desk is staffed around the clock and laundry facilities are available. The inn has the feel of a dependable, traditional hotel.
Location and getting around
The inn is a few blocks back from the river on Fifth Avenue, close to the Dawson City Museum and an easy walk to Diamond Tooth Gerties and the Visitor Information Centre. Its position makes it a good choice for travellers who like a quieter street. Tour groups often use the inn as a base, which means that a coach may be at the door in summer, and you can arrange transfers and tours through the concierge services.
Rooms and facilities
Each room has separate heating and portable fans, a wardrobe, a coffee maker and a television, and the beds are arranged to suit couples or small families. Wi-Fi is free in public areas, and there is a computer station and business services if you need to catch up on work. A buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge, Belinda's Dining Room serves meals through the day and the bar and terrace are pleasant on a summer evening. The garden is a quiet spot to sit after a day of touring.
Who it suits and good to know: the inn suits families, groups and travellers who like having a restaurant, bar and front desk in one building. It is also well suited to those on a coach or cruise-tour itinerary, because the services are set up for groups. Check-in begins mid-afternoon and check-out is at 11 am.
Pets are not accepted, with the exception of service animals. This type of hotel often operates seasonally, so confirm opening dates and restaurant hours before you book, especially if you plan to visit outside the main summer months. Booking early is wise for July and August, when the town fills quickly with travellers.
A few practical extras
The luggage storage and concierge services are useful if your arrival and departure times do not match check-in and check-out, and the laundry facilities help on a longer road trip. If you need a quiet room, ask for one away from the lobby and the coach entrance. The terrace is a good place for a drink while the long summer light lingers, and the dining room means you do not have to look for dinner after a long day.
Why stay here
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Belinda's Dining Room
- ✓Bar
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Laundry facilities
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- ✓Concierge and luggage storage
Good questions
Is the Dawson City Inn the same as the Westmark?+
Yes, it was long known as the Westmark Inn and now operates under the Holland America name.
Is there a restaurant?+
Yes, Belinda's Dining Room serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the inn also has a bar and a terrace.
Is it open all year?+
Hotels of this kind often operate seasonally. Confirm opening dates with the inn when you book.
