Residence Inn by Marriott Anchorage Midtown

We took advantage of the free area shuttle the hotel offered in getting to/ from downtown Anchorage every day. Scheduling a ride was challenging at times since they only have one shuttle, but we used Lyft during those busy times. (Lyft ride to/ from downtown is only ~$15 including tip). Free buffet breakfast was a nice added bonus - but the line can get long after 8:00 especially around the waffle station, so it’s recommended that you get breakfast earlier if possible. My only gripe is that the pool was under renovation/ cleaning during our stay, so we had to take our daughter to their sister hotel (SpringHill Suites) to use their pool. This was a bit of a hassle since it involved scheduling a shuttle ride and then getting a key card issued at the sister hotel for accessing their pool/ lobby bathroom. There aren’t many dining options within walking distance from the hotel, so beware if you aren’t planning to rent a car. The hotel has been freshly renovated, and our room was conveniently located close to the stairwell. Getting some bottled water and chocolate at check-in, as well as having complimentary bags of microwaveable popcorn in the room was a nice touch.

We found the hotel to be clean, comfortable and the staff were professional. Comfortable room.

Very clean and nicely remodeled room.

It would have been nice to know ahead of time that the hotel is in the middle of a massive remodel. Breakfast was unsatisfactory for me, although the 3 kids I had along were fine with it. The scrambled eggs were old, cold & tough. The fruit flavored yogurt is much less desirable than plain yogurt with healthy add-ins. The decaf coffee was cold. The man who spoke and understood limited English brought out warmer, but not hot, coffee. I was concerned that it might not have been decaf. Decaf coffee is not just a preference for me, but a health issue. The worst problem was that the fire alarm went off, which caused my special needs grandson a pretty serious panic attack just as we were trying to finish packing out. We VERY clearly should have been told there was no fire or smoke danger. The great news was that the pool is larger than average. It would be nice if they kept an adequate towel supply.

Good