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The Lakefront Anchorage

The Lakefront Anchorage
The Lakefront Anchorage – Anchorage, AK
The Lakefront Anchorage – Anchorage, AK
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About The Lakefront Anchorage

Located on the shores of Lake Hood, this hotel offers free 24-hour shuttle service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and downtown Anchorage. It features on-site dining and guest rooms with complimentary WiFi access. Each guest room at The Lakefront Anchorage includes dark hardwood furniture and cable HDTV. A refrigerator, coffee maker, and an in-room personal safe are featured. The on-site gym features floor-to-ceiling mirrors, while additional features at the property include a private float plane dock and on-site parking. A business center and concierge services are available. Guests can see views of the seaplane airbase from meeting rooms, the dining areas, and the outdoor green space. The Flying Machine Restaurant, part of the The Lakefront Anchorage, serves Alaskan seafood and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Fancy Moose Lounge has a full-service bar and offers casual American cuisine. Kincaid Park is a 10-minute drive from The Lakefront Anchorage. Alaska Pacific University is 5 miles away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Airport shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator

Reviews

4.2 / 5
Great 2227 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Property is beautiful. Food delicious. Most of the staff were fantastic however a few were extremely nasty. Reason for the 3 stars. Overall great place

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Overall our stay is good! Rooms are clean and good. We stayed 2 nights at the hotel, they did not change towels/napkins for second day and they did not setup the bed for second night Also we had problem with AC and it was very hot whole night and not able to sleep. Also hotel is having problem and our rooms are very far from lobby and it literally took 15 mins to walk to room and it is really big bummer after coming back from a long day... they have to add extra elevator or separate entrance...

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Loved seeing all the float planes taking off!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Breakfast was ok. But the dinner was subpar. The hotel is okish. The staff had to be reminded twice about cleaning the room, wanted a few plates for left over pizza for family and staff did not provide, at checkout wanted a printed bill but the staff could not print.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I needed to do laundry while I was there and both washing machine were out of order

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    See comment before this survey

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very tired property. Tried to make some modernization but merely a bandaid, unfortunately

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    No complaints about my 8 day stay.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Prime rib was good and shower/toilet s were the better parts of this stay

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location is great. Facilities could use a refresh. Window air conditioner made more noise than cool air.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We love the lakefront. Right on the lake watching the seaplanes take off and land and the restaurant is spectacular the service is great and the food is good everything about it is enjoyable.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Overall the place was okay. I had a long layover in Anchorage so I decided to stay here. The room was fine. My only complaint was that there was a slight musty smell that came from the bathroom. Overall, my stay was good.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Lovely location, close to sea planes & airport & walking path. Appreciate the shuttle to airport too. Do not recommend restaurant/bar for dinner. Waitstaff slow, out of many items. Hot breakfast buffet was nice tho.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Old dirty

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Convenient accommodation close to airport and operating a 24 hour free shuttle service. Lakeview and in house restaurant. Alaskan outdoor vibe. Layback friendly staff. Property well used and needs update.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I was charged incorrectly for the first night at the hotel, when I went to ask about it, the woman removed the charge- it took days for the reversal to show up in my bank account. I went to the front desk each of the days I was there to see if I could get some evidence of the reversal of the charge. Each person was unable to support this request.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The property was nice and clean. The staff in the restaurant was not very friendly. I could tell they were under staffed, but there was only one older gentleman that worked the breakfast in the breakfast buffet that was so nice and friendly! He was so kind and the only friendly staff member that worked in the restaurant

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    This property was completely average. Shuttle great gym was nice, no pool or jacuzzi, food was good. Staff was nice. No microwave in room. Hotel is screaming for an update. New paint new rugs new fixtures . And for the live of all holy the microwave on third floor vending room needs to be replace and that room was like 100F.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Carpets were so stained and dirty

Frequently asked questions about The Lakefront Anchorage

Does The Lakefront Anchorage have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Lakefront Anchorage offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Lakefront Anchorage offer parking?
Yes, The Lakefront Anchorage offers free parking on-site.
Does The Lakefront Anchorage have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Lakefront Anchorage offers meeting spaces, a conference center, and dedicated conference rooms, making it well-suited for corporate events, team offsites, and group meetings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Lakefront Anchorage have a fitness center?
Yes, The Lakefront Anchorage features an on-site fitness center for guests.
Where is The Lakefront Anchorage located, and how walkable is the area?
The Lakefront Anchorage is located at 4800 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK 99517. With a Walk Score of 45, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Lakefront Anchorage
  • KLM Flight 867 1.6 mi
  • Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport 1.9 mi
  • Reeve Aleutian Airways Flight 8 2.1 mi
  • University of Alaska Anchorage 3.9 mi
  • Alaska Volcano Observatory 4.7 mi
  • Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson 6.8 mi
  • 2025 Russia–United States summit 6.9 mi

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