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Copper Whale Inn

440 L St., Anchorage, AK 99501
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Copper Whale Inn
Ranked #16 of 117 Anchorage B&B and Inns
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Petersburg, AK
2 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

I travel to Anchorage several times a year from Southeast Alaska for work. I just returned from spending 6 nights at the Copper Whale. I loved it! The room was impeccably clean, the staff were great, the location is perfect (a short walk to the bustle of the central downtown area) and the feel was just so comfortable and welcoming.... More

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CopperWhaleRider, General Manager at Copper Whale Inn, responded to this review
10 April 2013

Thanks so much for your kudos! More

Juneau, Alaska
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

This place is great - breakfast options are diverse and healthy. It's close to everything downtown, so you can walk. I love that, if there is ever the tiniest problem - like, my pillow seemed a little flat - it's fixed in a jiffy. The guys that run this place are ON IT! They know customer service - which is... More

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CopperWhaleRider, General Manager at Copper Whale Inn, responded to this review
10 April 2013

Thanks a lot for your kind words, and additional info about rooms. More

Greenville, South Carolina
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36 reviews 36 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

We stayed 1 night at the Copper Whale following our flight into Anchorage. The inn keeper was very nice and knowledgeable about the surrounding area, giving us ideas for what to do for the afternoon. The breakfast was good -- mostly pastries, fruit, & coffee/juice. The room was small but adequate. We shared a hall bath, but never saw anyone... More

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CopperWhaleRider, Manager at Copper Whale Inn, responded to this review
17 December 2012

Thanks for your your kind words. We hope you will join us again! More

Canberra, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

Stayed in May 2012 with another couple. Very friendly and loved the breakfast room where we could mingle with other guests, Great room with a comfortable bed which was fantastic after a 36 hour trek from Australia. Nice view from our room over the water, restaurant and bar next door and walking distance of downtown Anchorage. Good place for couples... More

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CopperWhaleRider, Manager at Copper Whale Inn, responded to this review
8 November 2012

We certainly appreciate your praises! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. More

Lake Tahoe
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2012

Stayed there for a week. Location is fine. Noisy building. Not recommended for younger people. Be sure to get your own bathroom. During the week, 3 different mornings had to take a cold shower. If you are there for a business trip, i don't recommend this. 3 mornings had a cold shower. Owners weren't willing to give much of a... More

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CopperWhaleRider, Manager at Copper Whale Inn, responded to this review
28 October 2012

I'm really sorry about your bad experience. We thought the problem was solved, and action was taken when I was first made aware of the problem. Clearly, it continued to get worse over several days' time. Unfortunately, I was not informed the problem was ongoing until after your departure. Please accept my sincere apologies. In our defense, the rate you... More

Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

I stayed here for three nights in mid-May 2012 when I visited Anchorage on business. I loved the peaceful nature of the Copper Whale's rooms, common areas, and gardens - I felt like I was home during the entire visit. My business took place downtown and so I was walking distance (3 blocks) from work during the entire visit which... More

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CopperWhaleRider, Manager at Copper Whale Inn, responded to this review
23 October 2012

Thank you so much for your glowing review! We will hope to host you again when your travels bring you through Anchorage. More

Helsinki, Finland
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34 reviews 34 reviews
28 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2012

Stayed here one night on business travel in July. The stay in this B&B was very pleasent.The B&B offers quite homy feeling even though it is located in downtown between multi-storey buildings.However the price seemed quite high but then again this is in Anchorage. The tourists street is just within short walk from the B&B. The room I got was... More

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CopperWhaleRider, Manager at Copper Whale Inn, responded to this review
12 October 2012

Thanks for your review. Our location is our strongest suit, certainly, but with the great downtown location comes the urban atmosphere surrounding our property. More

Bartlett, Illinois
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18 reviews 18 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

I'll start by agreeing with most of the positives I'm reading in the other reviews - the view of the inlet is amazing, the staff is super nice/friendly, it's really close to a lot of great stuff, and it definitely has a different vibe than a typical hotel. All good, right? Well, yeah, except trying to fit 4 of us... More

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CopperWhaleRider, Manager at Copper Whale Inn, responded to this review
8 September 2012

Thank you for your detailed and constructive comments. More

Mount Airy, Maryland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2012 via mobile

We stayed for a couple of days on two different occasions and the consistent factor was the nice people we met, both working there and staying there. We also stayed in two different rooms, loved one, and accepted the other. Glen was very helpful in planning out day and activities, and was always around in the morning for breakfast and... More

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CopperWhaleRider, Manager at Copper Whale Inn, responded to this review
3 September 2012

Thank you for your kind words. We enjoyed hosting you during your visit to Alaska. More

Nampa, Idaho
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2012

We LOVED the location, walking distance to everything in downtown that we enjoy. Beautiful setting with lovely gardens all around it. Our room was clean and comfortable and just as advertised on their website. I really liked that it was secure and the staff was very nice. Something about the atmosphere of this B & B I just loved...it was... More

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CopperWhaleRider, Manager at Copper Whale Inn, responded to this review
1 September 2012

Thanks so much! We'll hope to host you again. Yes, the parking is a bit of a pain in our downtown location, but you can always find a street spot within a block. Or, we have the option of the paid garage parking if you'll be walking around downtown all day. More

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Additional Information about Copper Whale Inn

Also Known As:
Copper Whale Hotel Anchorage
Copper Whale Hotel
Address: 440 L St., Anchorage, AK 99501
Region: United States > Alaska > Anchorage
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet
Hotel Style:
Ranked #16 of 117 B&Bs / Inns in Anchorage
Price range (per night): RM453 - 765
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Enjoy scenic ocean and mountain views from downtown Anchorage at the Copper Whale Inn! The Great Land's natural beauty is visible from every window of this historic property. Easy walking distance to restaurants, galleries, Anchorage Museum, shopping, performing art and the Coastal Trail. Bike rental on-premise (summer). Concierge services, guest computer, free wireless! ... more   less 
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