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Reviews of Puffin Inn This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

4400 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK 99517, United States of America

#42 of 53 hotels in Anchorage

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Review Score

Based on 587 hotel reviews

6.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.0

  • Comfort

    7.0

  • Location

    7.7

  • Facilities

    6.7

  • Staff

    7.6

  • Value for money

    6.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: November 26, 2021

    7.0
    nice, comfortable stay...ask for a room in the main building, away from the street noise
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was located in an annex building, which was on a very busy street corner. I understand that the establishment cannot control traffic, but maybe some heavier curtains to block out the traffic noise would've been nice.

    The room was spacious, and the bed was comfortable. The windows were large and let in lots of natural light. The bathtub/shower was nice and roomy.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2021

    6.0
    The staff was great, the facility not so much.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Building cleanliness has declined, as well as the furnishings in the room. Our room temperature was not comfortable - too warm.

    VERY HELPFUL STAFF. GOOD VALUE AND LOCATION.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2021

    7.0
    great airport location, outstanding staff,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    old hotel great airport location

    room OK. Staff outstanding. old hotel remodeled.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2021

    5.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    The stay

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2021

    7.0
    Stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Never made bed next day an didn't renew essentials,..

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleanliness of the rooms. Stains on carpets looked like blood or whatever else might leave dark brown stains. Didn’t feel super safe due to people staying and in other rooms and constant flow of people in and out the parking lot, lots of ‘meetings’ happening in the parking lot.

    Good location.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2021

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cracked toilet seat, broken tv, unhelpful and snotty front desk staff

    Location - proximity to airport

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2021

    6.0
    Overpriced mediocrity
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s overpriced. The room was clean except for the sink, which was full of a rusty brown spray that looked like either blood or coffee. There were no warm offerings for breakfast besides coffee and water.

    The Puffin Inn is okay if you merely need to spend one night in Anchorage and want the convenience of being close to the airport. The hotel shuttle service works well and the drivers were friendly and helped load the bags.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was on 3rd floor with no elevator and I have hip issues

    Close to Airport with free shuttle and complimentary breakfast

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Receptionist was not very friendly.

    Breakfast was good. I liked the Costco muffins.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2021

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No one came to Pick us up at the Airport , we called twice . The guy at the front desk said they sent someone twice.we were at the Right pickup location. Never saw the Hotel van come. 45 mins later we took a Taxi

    Rooms were clean

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2021

    5.0
    OK for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Do to short staffing we were put in old section which didn’t live up to the website photos.

    Shuttle was very helpful. Breakfast I don’t remember

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2021

    7.0
    Necessary or I would have gone elsewhere for the cost.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Price

    Didn't eat the breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2021

    5.0
    Price was too high
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We paid a pretty penny to stay in an old musty room. I was happy to have a place to stay but it’s too pricey for old facilities

    The pillows where very soft and I liked the fridge and stove top even though I did not use them

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2021

    7.0
    It was what I expected.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Location near restaurants and gas station.

    Breakfast was a little spartan. Limited choice of cereal and fruit.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2021

    7.0
    Clean and good location, but wi-fi and air conditioning were poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    wi-fi was poor, which did not expect in the city environment. Air conditioning in our room did not work either. Not OK for the price that we paid per night

    close to airport, clean room, pleasant staff

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The weather was hot and the a/c didn't seem to do very well at keeping it cool. Very warm all night. It was hotter than normal and suspect most places in Alaska aren't well prepared for the heat.

    Quick and easy check in. The location was very good.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2021

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The wireless did not work in annex, five people booked in room but only two towels(they readily supplied more and a blanket for the extra bed when requested), lack of clear communication about breakfast hours and had to wait to check in. But hotel workers clearly working hard and suspect understaffed as was very busy.

    Comfortable beds, clean linens, pleasant staff, nice lobby, good AC

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too many different buildings

    Staff

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2021

    5.0
    Would not recommend. The area is sketchy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location is SUPER sketchy.

    It was close to Anchorage and the airport.

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2021

    5.0
    Okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    See above

    Poor breakfast. WiFi very poor . Staff nice and friendly.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2021

    5.0
    Close to the airport.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room smelled musty. It was an old property and the room reflected that. I know there are probably challenges in general regarding supply chain, and challenges/expenses in getting supplies and equipment to Alaska so that many things are expensive. Still, the price of the room seemed expensive. In other places, I would expect to pay about half the price or less for the room that I got. I guess in Alaska, you just have to pay alot more than you would expect.

    It was close to the airport. Reception was good, they even remembered some conversations we had awhile back as to whether or not I would need a shuttle. The bathroom had been updated, compared to the rest of the room. The room was on the first floor, parking was convenient an it was easy to get luggage to the room.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2021

    5.0
    Way too expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The area the price the carpet looked really dirty

    The bed was comfortable

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2021

    6.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was expensive, 100$ more than winter. I was put in annex on 3 rd floor. I had 2 heavy suitcases that I had to drag up stairs.

    Location to airport good, pickup good

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2021

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Check in is listed as 3:00 pm but it was 5:30 pm before our room was ready

    Room configuration was good

    Stayed in May 2021

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