The Triple J Hotel & Cabins sits at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Queen Street, a few steps from Diamond Tooth Gerties and a short walk from the Visitor Information Centre and the main historic blocks. It is a mixed property, with hotel-style rooms in the main building and separate cabins, which makes it unusual among Dawson's accommodation. Room types include standard rooms with a queen bed or two doubles, premier rooms with kitchenettes, a mobility-accessible premier room and cabins with two double beds and a kitchenette. A restaurant and a bar are on site, parking is free, and a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities and luggage storage cover the practical needs of a road-trip stop. It is best described as a comfortable, no-frills base rather than a luxury stay.
Location and getting around
The hotel's position next to Diamond Tooth Gerties is the main attraction for many guests, because you can walk to an evening show and back without needing a car. The historic district, the waterfront and the museum are all within a short walk. For the goldfields, Tombstone and the Midnight Dome you will need a vehicle or a tour, and the front desk can help with tour and ticket enquiries.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have air conditioning and heating, flat-screen televisions with cable, coffee and tea makers, and bathrooms with a tub or a shower. Wi-Fi is free in rooms and daily housekeeping is provided. The cabins and premier rooms include kitchenettes, which is handy for families, longer stays and travellers who want to prepare simple meals in a town with limited dining options.
An on-site restaurant and bar mean you can eat without going out in cold weather, though you should check current opening hours with the hotel, especially outside the main summer period.
Who it suits and good to know: it suits couples, families and groups who want space and a kitchenette, and travellers who plan to spend their evenings at the gambling hall and entertainment. Check-in begins in the late afternoon and check-out is at 11 am. Because the property sits beside a popular evening venue, rooms near the street can be lively in summer, so ask for a quieter room if you prefer.
Confirm which parts of the property are open in winter when you book, as seasonal arrangements can differ between the hotel rooms and the cabins. Parking is free, which is useful if you arrive by road from Whitehorse or Alaska.
Seasons
In summer the property is busy with road-trippers and families, and the cabins are popular, so reserve early. In the colder months the appeal changes, since a kitchenette and an on-site restaurant make long dark evenings easier, and a base next to the town's winter entertainment is handy if you plan to see the northern lights. Ask about plug-in power for vehicles in deep cold, and about the best room if you want to step out for aurora viewing.
Why stay here
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- ✓Restaurant on site
- ✓Bar on site
- ✓Kitchenettes in premier rooms and cabins
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Laundry facilities
- ✓Mobility-accessible room
Good questions
Does the Triple J have kitchenettes?+
Yes, the premier rooms and the cabins include kitchenettes, while the standard rooms do not.
Is it close to Diamond Tooth Gerties?+
Yes, the hotel is at Fifth and Queen, right next to the gambling hall and its evening shows.
Is there parking?+
Yes, free self parking is available on site.
