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Best Western Golden Lion Hotel, Anchorage
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About the Hotel
1000 E 36Th Avenue,
Anchorage,
Alaska,
United States,
99508-4304,
Alaska
Best Western Golden Lion Hotel is situated at the southeast corner of 36th Avenue and New Seward Highway in Anchorage, Alaska. This hotel is notable for its convenient access to the University of Alaska-Anchorage and is a favored choice among professionals visiting for work with major corporations in the oil industry. It offers a warm atmosphere and serves as a comfortable base for both leisure and business travelers. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound in the surrounding area, catering to guests looking to explore Alaska's natural beauty.
Location
Best Western Golden Lion Hotel is located approximately 10 km from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, making it an accessible choice for travelers. The hotel is also a short distance from key locations such as Anchorage Depot and Dimond Center, which are 6 km and 3.5 mi away, respectively. Nearby attractions include David Green Park and Sullivan Arena, offering guests opportunities for recreation and events. The location provides a central base to explore local culture and outdoor activities like hiking and fishing.
Rooms
Best Western Golden Lion Hotel features 83 air-conditioned rooms that are equipped with essential amenities such as refrigerators, microwaves, and flat-screen TVs. Each room includes a private bathroom and complimentary WiFi for guests' convenience. Additional room amenities include coffee/tea makers, irons/ironing boards, and safes for added security. The hotel also provides accessible rooms that cater to diverse guest needs.
Eat & Drink
The hotel's restaurant, Lions Den Lounge, offers American breakfast and a variety of options for lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy a selection of beverages at the bar/lounge, perfect for unwinding after a busy day. The hotel features a warm and welcoming dining atmosphere, complemented by an extensive menu. Complimentary newspapers are also available in the lobby for guests to read during meals.
Leisure & Business
Guests have access to a fitness center that offers recreational opportunities to stay active during their stay. Business travelers can utilize the on-site business center and conference space, which accommodates meetings and events. The hotel also offers dry cleaning/laundry services, enhancing the convenience for long-term stays. Additional amenities include a hair salon and barber/beauty shop to cater to guests' personal care needs.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Excellent Amenities!
“The hotel offered a fantastic range of amenities including complimentary drinks in the lobby, which made my stay feel extra special and welcoming.” view full review
Comfortable Rooms
“The room had a refrigerator and microwave, which added convenience to our stay, allowing us to enjoy snacks and leftovers easily.” view full review
Great Fitness Room
“The exercise room was well-equipped with modern equipment, making it easy for me to stay active during my trip.” view full review
Convenient Cooking!
“Having a microwave in the room was a game changer, allowing me to prepare and enjoy quick meals comfortably.” view full review
General
Non-smoking property
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Lift
Sports & Fitness
Fitness centre
Services
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Dining
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Business
Business centre
Room features
Air conditioning
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Media
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
Carpeted floor
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Location
1000 E 36Th Avenue,
Anchorage,
Alaska,
United States,
99508-4304,
Alaska
Map view
1000 E 36Th Avenue,
Anchorage,
Alaska,
United States,
99508-4304,
Alaska
City landmarks
Museum
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
3.4
km
3301 C Street
Chugach National Forest
1.4
km
Store
Fred Meyer
750 m
C St. and Northern Lights Blvd.
Wells Fargo Alaska Heritage Library and Museum
1.5
km
665 East 33rd Avenue
Alaska Rock Gym
680 m
Market
Natural Pantry
980 m
3601 Macinnes St
David Green Park
1.0
km
Museum
Alaska Heritage Museum
1.6
km
Museum
Wells Fargo History Museum
2.0
km
Chugach State Park
Lake Eklutna
2.2
km
Gallery
2 Friends Gallery
1.1
km
201 E. 40th Avenue
Cuddy Family Midtown Park
1.1
km
3550 Providence Dr
Alaska Airlines Center
2.7
km
Amusement Park
Campbell Creek Park & Playground
1.8
km
Event hall
Dena ina Civic Convention Center
3.5
km
3502 Arctic Blvd
Obeidi's Fine Art Ltd. Gallery
1.9
km
4101 University Dr
Alaska Pacific University
3.1
km
3038 Widgeon Ln
Goose Lake Park
2.5
km
400 W International Airport Rd
Snow Leopard Boutique
2.1
km
Chugach State Park
Near Point Trail
2.2
km
Park
Delaney Park Strip
3.1
km
3018 E 20th Ave
Tikishla Park
2.6
km
Store
Bead Shack
2.6
km
Store
Carrs
2.9
km
6310 A St
Anchorage Distillery
2.9
km
601 D St West side of JCPenney Bldg.
Whaling Wall
3.5
km
Hospital
Alaska Native Medical Center Craft Shop
3.4
km
400 D St You Do Not Have Prices
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
3.7
km
Event hall
William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
3.7
km
Nearby
Museum
Alaska Jewish Museum
350 m
Restaurants
New Sagaya
490 m
3700 Old Seward Hwy
McDonald's
400 m
701 E 36th Ave
Aloha Stop and Shop
620 m
3333 Fairbanks St
Subway
1.1
km
3104 Seward Hwy
Wendy's
850 m
2927 Seward Hwy
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
76%
liked the hotel and would stay again
7.6/10
Very good
Rooms
8.2
Location
8.2
Service
7.8
Dining
7.1
Guest reviews
7.6/10
based on 9 reviews
8.0
8.0/10 based on 44 reviews
Carl
United States,
May
2024
8.6/10
Staying at the hotel was an overall pleasant experience. The rooms were quiet and very reasonably priced compared to our usual choices, though the menu offered was moderate. The hotel's rooms were luxurious and impressive.
Rooms
9.0
I found the rooms to be very quiet and well-priced compared to similar options we usually go for. The hotel rooms were truly over the top in terms of luxury.
Service
9.0
The service was top-notch, very professional, and accommodating, especially for customers needing wheelchair access. The staff was exceptionally polite and helpful.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was good; it was across from our room and close to desired destinations like Fred Meyer's and Walmart. Several restaurants were within walking distance, making dining options convenient.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was great, with a variety of options available in the restaurant located above the reception area. The food was out of this world, and room service was a plus.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel's facilities were excellent, particularly with services like dry cleaning and laundry. The available amenities added to the overall positive experience.
Joel
United Kingdom,
February
2024
7.4/10
The hotel offers nice, clean, and spacious rooms. While it can be a bit hot in the winter, requiring the use of the air conditioner, the rooms come equipped with a mini refrigerator, large bathroom, extra seating, and a nice size desk, ensuring a comfortable and roomy stay. The service is professional and helpful, although there might be room for improvement in addressing customer complaints. The location is convenient, although tricky to access, being right off a major highway. The dining options are varied, and the facilities offer a pleasant stay.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were nice, clean, and spacious.
Service
7.0
The service was professional and friendly.
Location
7.0
The location is convenient, right off a major highway.
Dining
7.0
The dining options are varied and located in a convenient spot.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities offer a pleasant stay.
Mary
United States,
February
2024
7.8/10
My stay at the hotel was just fine. The rooms were nice, clean, and spacious with comfortable queen beds, a flat-screen TV, microwave, fridge, and a work area. The location was convenient, close to essential places, and easy to access. The service was accommodating and friendly, making me feel welcome. Dining options were okay, and the facilities met my needs.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were nice, clean, and spacious with comfortable queen beds and necessary amenities.
Service
8.0
The service was accommodating and friendly, making me feel welcome and valued.
Location
9.0
The hotel is conveniently located near essential places, making it easy to access various amenities.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were okay, meeting basic needs but nothing exceptional.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities served their purpose, providing what I needed during my stay.
Lee
United Kingdom,
January
2024
7.8/10
This hotel comes at a very attractive price point compared to our usual choices. The room was clean and equipped with a microwave & refrigerator, though we didn't use them. It was slightly smaller than other 2 queen rooms, but it was ready when we checked in. The service was top-notch, with professional and polite staff on different shifts. However, the dining experience was not up to par, being quite badly run. The location is convenient, allowing easy access to essential places like Fred Meyers and Walmart. It's right off the New Seward Highway, close to downtown, and various restaurants.
Rooms
8.0
The room was clean and well-priced, with a microwave & refrigerator we didn't use.
Service
9.0
The service was professional and helpful, with friendly staff on different shifts.
Location
9.0
The location is convenient, near essential places like Fred Meyers and Walmart, right off the New Seward Highway.
Dining
5.0
The restaurant above reception offers a variety of menu options, but the experience is quite badly run.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities are well-maintained and offer a good range of amenities.
Walter
United Kingdom,
January
2024
8.0/10
The hotel's location is convenient, close to essential places, but getting in and out can be tricky. The rooms are spacious, clean, and offer various amenities making it comfortable. The service was friendly and helpful, although a bit inconsistent. The dining experience was quick and efficient. Overall, it offers good value for money.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were spacious, clean, and very comfortable, with plush amenities.
Service
7.0
The service was friendly and helpful, though somewhat inconsistent at times.
Location
8.0
The hotel is situated in a good location close to essential places, though access may be tricky.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was quick and efficient.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities offered were satisfactory.
Tony
United Kingdom,
December
2023
7.4/10
During our second stay, the hotel offered rooms with old furniture and carpeting but were clean and spacious, equipped with amenities like WIFI, TV with good channels, fridge, microwave, and a desk. The service was exceptional with super friendly staff, though breakfast service was poorly managed. The location was convenient with nearby restaurants and stores within walking distance. Overall, a decent value for money choice.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were clean and spacious despite having old furniture and carpeting.
Service
8.0
The staff was very friendly and helpful, taking pride in their work.
Location
9.0
The location was convenient with nearby restaurants and stores within walking distance.
Dining
6.0
Breakfast service was not well-run, but other dining aspects were satisfactory.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel facilities were decent and met our needs.
Daniel
United States,
December
2023
8.0/10
My stay at the hotel was pleasant overall. The rooms were spacious and very comfortable, allowing my boys to rest after their ball games before we explored Anchorage together. While the early check-in request was handled well, the service could be more accommodating. The location was convenient, situated off the Seward Highway, near essential places. The dining options, including room service, were satisfactory, and the facilities met my needs.
Rooms
8.0
The room I stayed in was spacious and very comfortable, perfect for relaxing after a long day out.
Service
7.0
Although the service was friendly and helpful overall, there were instances where staff seemed a bit unapproachable.
Location
9.0
The location of the hotel was convenient, situated right off the Seward Highway and close to many essential places.
Dining
8.0
I appreciated the dining options available, including room service, which added to the overall convenience of the stay.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities at the hotel were satisfactory and met my needs during my stay.
Donald
United States,
November
2023
7.0/10
When my boys finished their ball games, we could all go out and enjoy Anchorage together instead of them riding the bus home. The hotel was clean and had both a microwave and refrigerator, though we didn't use them. The rooms offer Wi-Fi, TV with lots of good channels, a fridge with a small freezer, microwave, and a desk, along with a moderate menu.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and comfortable, providing a range of amenities for a pleasant stay.
Service
6.0
The service was a bit lacking as the staff acted like we were bothering them and made snide comments, but the housekeeping staff was very friendly and helpful when needed.
Location
7.0
The location is good, close to Fred Meyer's and Walmart, making shopping convenient, but it could be challenging to get in and out due to its proximity to the highway.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience offers a number of options on the menu, but there were minor issues with the service attitude, especially regarding coffee refills.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities are decent overall, providing essential amenities for a comfortable stay, but there may be room for improvement in service quality.
Joe
United States,
August
2023
8.2/10
I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The rooms were spotlessly clean and very comfortable, the staff was incredibly friendly, and the location was convenient. However, the dining options were limited, and the entrance to the property was a bit tricky to navigate.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were modern, clean, and spacious, with two comfortable queen beds and all the necessary amenities.
Service
9.0
The staff was friendly and always ready to help, making my stay even more enjoyable.
Location
8.0
The location was practical for my road trip, close to restaurants, and just a short walk from shopping options.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good, but the menu options were somewhat limited.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offered a range of facilities that added to the overall comfort of my stay.
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