Hotel Captain Cook

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The Captain Cook Hotel (The), in Anchorage, is a 3-and-one-half star hotel that caters to business travelers, has historical color, and features great views. The hotel caters to a hip crowd, can, on request, provide baby sitting, was recently renovated, and provides internet access. Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "family". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "hard" and "great". Guests found the service "attentive" and "wonderful". What travelers said they loved: "the place", "the location", "the service", "the area", "the food", "the room", and "the staff". Guests can enjoy squash and other local activities. The hotel is recommended by seasoned travelers, who rate it 4-and-one-half stars. The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Marx Brothers' Cafe , Ristorante Orso , and Sacks Cafe . Also nearby: 4th Avenue Theatre , Valley of the Moon Park , and Aurora Fine Arts Gallery . Other local places to consider are Hilton--Anchorage and Sheraton Anchorage Hotel.

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Yelp.com Review - by Raider J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best hotel in Alaska. I had a corner room with a great view of the city and ocean.Room was comfortable and clean, furnishings were up-dated with a flat screen tv.I will stay here again....Service...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Greg G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Be sure to give them your Alaska Mileage Plan # at check-in, they credit 500 frequent flyer miles per night, good stuff!
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I managed to get a hotel room here right around June 21st, which about the worst day to book any trip up here -- it was expensive.I didn't care, the company was paying for it. It's got that whole...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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Captain Cook Hotel by scott b. at InsiderPages

Traveling to Anchorage? This is a great place to stay. Excellent views from many if not all of their rooms. Centered in the heart of Anchorage there are plenty of things to do and places to see within walking...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wayne K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm guessing Anchorage is not the hotel capital of the world, despite having much of their commerce around tourism. Nonetheless, the Captain Cook Hotel is decent. It's around 4 blocks from the new...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather L M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This was definitely one of the nicer hotels we stayed at in Alaska. Though the decor is on the darker side, the rooms are clean, and the bathroom is current with Kohler fixtures.The staff I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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Great place to stay by Susan C. at InsiderPages

Only six miles from the airport and close to shops, restaurants, and you can see Cook Inlet and the Chugach mountains from your room. This hotel is certainly first class all the way. The rooms are nice and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by john-michael c.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am sure I haven't had the chance to really enjoy all the Cpt. had to offer but the thing I really remember the most was that they had this shop that had an electronic clock that would display the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron I.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hotel Captain Cook is like walking into the Capt Cook museum. You really get a feel of the history of the voyages and the deep roots in Alaska. Don't expect a modern uber sleek hotel, but if its...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Venu N.

5.0 of 5 stars. I stayed here when I took depositions in and around the Anchorage area. This is an excellent hotel for the businessman or lawyer. I was impressed by the clear attention to service provided by the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by agnes b.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Hotel Captain Cook has a lot of character. When I was a kid, I'd get to visit the Godiva chocolate shop inside for some ridiculously rich ice cream. During the holidays there is a gigantic...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cory O.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love the Cook. It has that old, luxurious feeling about it. Yes, it isn't as up to date as some other hotels, but they're remodeling so I'm sure that'll come with time. I'd been here many times...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by swimmer h.

3.0 of 5 stars. seems like gourmet G is writing an ad.going here in Sept 2007,will update.Uh, the gym cost $20. What's w/ 2 twin beds in 1 room and not having 2 double beds? the Cook turned out just to be a place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Meg W.

2.0 of 5 stars. wow, what a huge disappointment.supposedly this is the best hotel in anchorage. i can't believe that's true...this hotel is nothing special AT ALL, much less a luxury hotel. the problems i had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gourmet G.

5.0 of 5 stars. The only Alaskan member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, this is the city's most luxurious property, with its three towers a distinctive part of the downtown landscape. Well-appointed guest rooms...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2006
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Tired Anchorage Hotel

The Captain Cook is feeling pretty tired these days, especially with the newly upgraded Sheraton. The Captain Cook is one of the original Anchorage high rise hotels and it shows. Like much of Alaska...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/27/2005
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Great!

This is a great hotel! The staff is amazing and very friendly! The rooms are average with some rooms being Amazing! the best time to come is Christmas season because they have this HUGE gingerbread to...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/03/2005
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TripAdvisor

Stayed 2 nights in late September for work. Enjoyed a corner room with beautiful view of both the inlet...
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Travelocity

Comprising three towers, Hotel Captain Cook is located approximately three blocks east of the scenic Tony Knowles Coastal Trail along Cook Inlet and six miles from Anchorage International Airport. This...
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Hotels.com

Alaska's only member of Preferred Hotels And Resorts Worldwide, The Hotel Captain Cook is Anchorage's premium hotel. Located in the heart of downtown and just minutes from Ted Stevens Anchorage International...
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TripAdvisor

Just returned from a six night stay at the end of March, early April. Stayed on the seventh floor in...
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Yahoo! Travel

THis hotel really stands out among the others in anchorage. It has a spirit that you cant find in other hotelss. The other els in alaska are all the same as anywhere else in the U.S. but the captian...
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TripAdvisor

We just returned from Anchorage, AK to complete our 50th and final state in the US. It has been a wonderful...
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Yahoo! Travel

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Fodor's

This classy Anchorage hotel recalls Captain Cook's voyages to Alaska and the South Pacific, with dark teak paneling lining the interior and a nautical theme that continues into the recently remodeled guest...
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Yahoo! Travel

This was a wonderful hotel. All the staff were so kind and to eat in the Crows nest was wonderful. It has a very nice decor and if you forgot something, they are more than happy to provide a replacement...
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TripAdvisor

Of all the hotels to choose from in Anchorage, the Captain Cook was the best choice. The hotel is 2nd...
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TripAdvisor

I really enjoyed my recent stay at the Captain Cook Hotel in Anchorage. After spending a few nights...
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Yahoo! Travel

I love this hotel, and stay there any time I go to Anchorage. Simply put, this is one of the most affordable luxury hotels in which I have stayed. The staff is wonderful, and will cater to your...
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TripAdvisor

When I travel, I want to be spoiled in a hotel. I am a room service connoisseur, which is the reason...
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TripAdvisor

No matter what hotel you choose in Anchorage it will be a bit of a shock to the wallet. So I decided...
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wGuides.com

Named after the discoverer of Cook Inlet, this hotel was built in 1964 to demonstrate prosperity in Alaska. One of only 100 worldwide hotels with Preferred Hotels and Resorts Worldwide status, it boasts 20...
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TripAdvisor

I chose the hotel because it seemed elegant. It was OK, but I expected more. Centrally located, classic...
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Travelocity

This is a nice place, and a good downtown location. The rooms are a bit dated, and many have twin beds(unheard of in Alaska). Service is good though, and very attentive.
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TripAdvisor

As soon as we arrived at the Captain Cook for a large conference, they were all out of regular rooms,...
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Orbitz

Captain James Cook helped define Alaska in the 18th century by mapping its jagged coastline for the first time. Since 1965, the Hotel Captain Cook has defined luxury in Alaska by offering a level of elegance...
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