Juneau Hotel is a practical choice in a city where the geography forces most visitors into a narrow strip of land between mountains and water. For a short stay, being close to the waterfront, the tram, the museums and the restaurants lets you walk instead of drive, and that saves both money and time. A hotel with this kind of name is aimed at visitors who want a simple, central, no-fuss place to sleep. Rooms in this category can range from a standard room to a suite with a sitting area or kitchen facilities, so read the options carefully when you book. Families, groups and longer stays often benefit from the extra space, because Juneau restaurants are expensive and a kitchen can cut costs over several nights. Because the city is small and rooms are limited, even simple hotels can fill during the cruise season, so plan early if your dates fall between May and September. Check what the rate includes before you reserve, as details differ by room and season.
Juneau has a mild but wet maritime climate, and a trip can include sun, rain and fog within the same day. A room with a place to dry coats and boots is a real benefit, and so is a hotel with a quiet corner for planning the next tour. Check the location against your arrival and departure plans, since some visitors arrive at the airport, others at the ferry terminal and others at the cruise docks, and each has a different distance to the hotel.
Plan your tours around the weather and the tide of ships in port. Mendenhall Glacier, whale watching and helicopter flights are the headline activities, and operators often collect guests from hotels, so confirm the pickup point and time. Ask the front desk about luggage storage if you arrive before check-in or leave in the evening. In winter the city is quieter and cheaper, with fewer tours, so check the schedules of anything you want to do.
The hotel suits independent travelers, families and groups who want a central base without a premium price. For something different, combine it with a night in a bed and breakfast or a lodge in Gustavus for Glacier Bay. Compare refundable and non-refundable rates, read recent guest reviews for current comments on cleanliness and noise, and confirm parking details if you are renting a car, as downtown spaces can be limited and fees may apply.
Ask the front desk about quiet rooms, early check-in and luggage storage before you travel, since Southeast Alaska schedules shift with weather and tides, and a little planning keeps a change of plans from spoiling a day.
Why stay here
- ✓Central Juneau base (check location when you book)
- ✓Standard rooms and suites (check categories when you book)
- ✓Kitchen facilities in some rooms (check when you book)
- ✓Wi-Fi (check when you book)
- ✓Parking (check when you book)
- ✓Breakfast options (check when you book)
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Tour pickup assistance
Good questions
Are there rooms with kitchens?+
Some room types may have kitchen facilities. Check the category when you book.
Is parking available?+
Parking in Juneau can be limited or charged. Check when you book.
Can I store bags?+
Hotels usually can, but check with the front desk when you book.
