Hotel Captain Cook :: Anchorage, Alaska

February 7, 2010 by Destination Guide  
Filed under Hotels

The Hotel Captain Cook, located in Anchorage, Alaska, caters to international travelers, dignitaries and business travelers with service and meticulous attention to detail for which the Hotel has become famous. It is Alaska’s only member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, and the organization maintains membership requirements, ensuring that its properties are among the very best for getaways, vacations, meetings, banquets, and business trips. The Hotel Captain Cook is Alaska’s grand hotel, where royalty and celebrities stay when visiting. It occupies an entire city block in the heart of Anchorage with three towers, the tallest of which is capped by the Crow’s Nest Restaurant. As a downtown Anchorage luxury hotel, guests can expect exceptional, genuine Alaskan service-minded hospitality. All guestroom and suite accommodations feature gorgeous panoramic views of the Cook Inlet and the Chugach Mountains.


The Hotel Captain Cook also boasts 3 outstanding restaurants, Men’s & Women’s Athletic Clubs, martini, wine and gourmet coffee bars and a relaxing library. It is named after Captain James Cook who defined the Alaskan wilderness in the 18th century by mapping its jagged coastline. And the Hotel Captain Cook pays homage to Alaska’s great history by displaying murals and artifacts of the voyages of Captain Cook. Model ships are prominently displayed in the Pantry (an open sidewalk style café) and original oil paintings of Captain Cook’s adventures hang in the inviting lobby. The luxury begins right away as all guests are greeted by staff wearing top hats outside the Hotel Captain Cook. From the renowned Crow’s Nest Restaurant to its legendary wine cellar, golf under the midnight sun, and sport fishing, the Hotel Captain Cook offers an unforgettable way to simply relax and enjoy an Alaskan luxury vacation among extraordinary settings. The rooms are furnished with beautiful teak furniture featuring deep, rich colors and gorgeous views of the mountains or the water. Rooms also feature beds with down duvets and pillows, plush luxury bathrobes, complimentary wireless Internet access, evening turndown service, and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries.

And the luxurious details don’t end with the décor. The dedicated staff is consistently rated as the most exceptional in Anchorage. The Hotel Captain Cook also offers an art walking tour of original artwork, but it is highlighted by replica of Captain Cook’s diary from the 1700s. And while you are there, be sure to visit the athletic club where guests can indulge in Swedish, deep tissue and sports massages along with sauna and steam rooms among other amenities. Sophisticated, luxurious, rustic and modern, The Hotel Captain Cook is the epitome of Alaskan hospitality. Be sure to stay there on your next visit to Alaska and enjoy the views and the history of one of America’s best hotels.

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