This hotel is a six-minute drive from downtown Fairbanks, Alaska and Fairbanks International Airport. It features rooms with a flat-screen TV. Each room at the Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge is equipped with free WiFi. All rooms include a refrigerator and a coffee maker. Guests of the Chena River Lodge Best Western Plus have free access to the gym. Free parking is also offered. A continental breakfast is available at the Best Western Plus. The University of Alaska is 3.2 km from the hotel. The Museum of the North is an eight-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Best Western Plus
Hotel chain/brand
Best Western Plus

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, American, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.5
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
7.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Frank
    Germany Germany
    the hotel is well maintained and rooms are large enough for stays of several days , breakfast is free of charge and of good quality, good coffee is available free of charge all day in a self-serving area in the lobby, location is great - short...
  • Christine
    Canada Canada
    Madeleine and Rachel were very helpful to us. Thank you
  • Jacqui
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    OK for an airport stay over before going home. Staff were not as welcoming as normal. The self serve breakfast was good with a decent selection even for a coeliac! Shame that so much plastic cutlery and wrappings were used (cups individually wrapped)
  • Hoi
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    We like your front desk staff, they are very helpful. Breakfast is simple but is ok, they told me that they have hard boil egg but I didn't find it on my visit. Pancake maker only work for one day, we had bagel instead.
  • Jordan
    United States United States
    Insanely comfortable beds. Nice staff. Decent breakfast
  • H
    Hazel
    United States United States
    Breakfast was very good. I enjoyed my stay at the hotel. Room was very clean. Staff was very friendly. I rested easy, and the hotel was quiet. The location was very good. I did not have any concerns.
  • Stephanie
    United States United States
    Place was safe and clean. The breakfast was a pleasant surprise with lots of extras:)
  • Vanessa
    United States United States
    Location was great, breakfast was great. A sandwich stand or small concession stand would be very convenient.
  • James
    United States United States
    I did not used the wifi and breakfast. The computer by the front desk is slow the cache need to be emptied out. Everything else was good. The lady at the front desk was nice and helpful. Thank you to her.
  • Jaslow
    Japan Japan
    Staff went out of their way to help us with unique requests

Property questions and answers
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  • We are trying to plan a trip to see the northern lights is this a good place to stay for this?

    You will need to rent a car or book a tour to get out of the city lights to see the best views of the Northern Lights.
    Answered on 16 February 2020
  • What is the latest time I can check in. Need to know for booking flights for arrival time

    Our front desk is open 24hrs a day.
    Answered on 21 August 2020
  • Do you have a coin-operated laundry facility?

    Yes, we do have coin operated laundry facilities.
    Answered on 21 January 2021
  • Is there any military dependent discount? Or booking veteran discount?

    There are military rates when booking directly with the hotel.
    Answered on 4 February 2021
  • Hi. Planning to stay 1 night, join 3 night aurora tour and return to hotel for another 2 nights. Can hotel store our excess luggage during our tour?

    Yes! We have a secure location behind the desk where you can store your luggage until you return from your tour.
    Answered on 11 July 2023
  • hello, are guest able to see a glimpse of aurora from your hotel?Thanks

    If the northern lights are out really good it is possible, but does not happen often. It is best to plan to go outside the city lights.
    Answered on 23 October 2021
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Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiscover Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge

  • Check-in at Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • American
    • Buffet

  • Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge is 3.1 miles from the centre of Fairbanks. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Fitness

  • The prices at Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Quadruple
    • Family