Fairbanks

Just 188 miles south of the Arctic Circle, Fairbanks is the largest city of Alaska’s Interior region. Known as “The Golden Heart City” – a reference both to its location near Alaska’s geographic center and also to the discovery of gold in 1902 – Fairbanks is a hub for goods and transportation to remote villages as well as the oil fields of Prudhoe Bay. Despite a population of over 30,000 people, Fairbanks still retains a frontier charm.

Served by: Denali Star Train, Aurora Winter Train

Our reservations agents are happy to assist you in booking any of the below hotels. Call Alaska Railroad reservations at 800.544.0552.


River's Edge Resort

Address: 4200 Boat St, Fairbanks, AK 99709

Phone: 907.474.0286

Resort hotel situated along the Chena River offering riverfront and garden guest cottages.

Amenities:

  • DISH Network TV
  • Wireless Internet
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Coffee & Tea
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hair Dryers
  • Private Full Bath
  • Bed Type: 2 Queens
  • Cribs
  • Rollaway Beds: $10
  • Business Center
  • Free Transfers to the Riverboat Discovery Tour
  • Hold Baggage

Hotel information:

  • Transfers to/from Depot: Included
  • Transfers to/from Airport: Included
  • Restaurant on Premises: Yes
  • Check-in Time: 3:00 PM Check-out Time: 11:00 AM
  • Activities Desk: Yes
  • Distance to Depot: 5 miles
  • ADA Accessible

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Pike's Waterfront Lodge

Address: 1850 Hoselton Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709

Phone: 877.774.2400

Popular hotel located on the Chena River featuring riverside deck, steam room and sauna, ice cream parlor and lounge.

Amenities:

  • Wireless Internet in many rooms
  • TV
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Coffee & Tea
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bed Type: 2 Queens or 1 King (on request)
  • Complimentary Cribs
  • Rollaway Beds: $10
  • Hold Baggage
  • Smoking Rooms
  • ADA Accessible
  • Business Center
  • Exercise Room
  • Restaurant

Hotel Information:

  • Transfers to/from Depot: Yes
  • Transfers to/from Airport: Yes
  • Check-in Time: 3:00 PM Check-out Time: 11:00 AM
  • Distance to Depot: 5 miles
  • ADA Accessible

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Bridgewater Hotel

Address: 723 1st Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701

Phone: 907.452.6661

Charming hotel located in historic downtown Fairbanks. Great views of downtown Fairbanks and the Chena River

Amenities:

  • Coffee Maker
  • Cable TV
  • Hair Dryer
  • Data Ports
  • Free Local Phone Calls
  • Bed Type: 1 Queen and 1 twin or 1 King
  • Hold Baggage
  • Business Center
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Restaurant – Breakfast only

Hotel Information

  • Transfers to/from Depot: Included
  • Transfers to/from Airport: Included
  • Check-in Time: 4:00 PM Check-out Time: 11:00 AM
  • Distance to Depot: 2 miles
  • Activities Desk: Yes
  • ADA Accessible

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Borealis Basecamp

Address: 2640 Himalaya, Fairbanks, AK 99701

Phone: 907.885.2845

Less than an hour from Fairbanks along the Elliott Highway, Borealis Basecamp is a remote yet accessible. This far north, it's easy to view the famous aurora borealis. Spend the night in a cube or geodesic dome and feel the magic. Spacious interiors provide plenty of room for aurora viewing and relaxing. 

Amenities:

  • Coffee Maker
  • Complimentary Breakfast
  • Courtesy Van
  • Restaurant 

Hotel Information

  • Transfers to/from Depot: Included
  • Transfers to/from Airport: Included
  • Distance to Depot: 3 miles
  • Distance to Airport: 7 miles

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Fairbanks SpringHill Suites

Address: 575 1st Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701

Phone: 907.451.6552

Located convenient to downtown and looking over the Chena River, SpringHill Suites by Marriot provides separate living and sleeping areas.

Amenities:

  • Phone
  • Television
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Bed Types: King and Queens
  • Wheelchair Access Shower
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Cribs
  • Rollaway Beds
  • Restaurant
  • Complimentary Breakfast
  • Business Center
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Courtesy Van Wheelchair
  • Laundry Facility
  • Baggage Storage

Hotel Information:

  • Transfers to/from Depot: Yes
  • Transfers to/from Airport: Yes
  • Distance to Depot: 4 Miles
  • Distance to Airport: 10 Miles
  • Pick up Locations: Complimentary shuttle service to/from depot and Fairbanks Airport.
  • ADA Rooms

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Add any of the below excursions to your rail itinerary by calling Alaska Railroad reservations at 800.544.0552.


Riverboat Discovery

One of Alaska’s top tours – a sternwheeler river adventure. See an operating fish wheel, a bush pilot demo, go ashore for a guided tour of an authentic Alaska Native village, and more.

Historical Fairbanks City Tour

This narrated motorcoach tour visits all the best highlights of Fairbanks.

Arctic Circle Air Adventure

A round-trip journey by air across the Arctic Circle. Highlights include incredible views of the mighty Yukon River, the Brooks Mountain Range and Gates of the Arctic National Park.

Arctic Circle Drive Adventure

A guided round-trip journey by land across the Arctic Circle along the remote Dalton Highway. Highlights include viewing the trans-Alaska pipeline and the mighty Yukon River.

Denali Air Flightseeing Tour

Breathtaking views, spectacular glaciers, and snow-covered peaks. This fully narrated excursion features incomparable views of the Alaska Range and Denali.

Denali Helicopter Flightseeing

View Denali in the distance while you fly over rugged foothills and winding glaciers in Denali National Park.

River Rafting In Denali

Raft the mighty Nenana River! Choose from a gentle, family-friendly float to a full-day whitewater adventure.