Comfort Inn Fairbanks Reviews and Photos (Fairbanks, Alaska)

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A traveler

Travelocity.com

July 5, 2006

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The room was large and clean. They also accomidated my pets with no problems. Also, it is located right next to where the Ice Sculpture contests are held. I would not hesitate to stay here again! Exceeds all expectations

Quick trip to fairbanks

A traveler

Travelocity.com

October 1, 2009

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The front desk was welcoming and helpful when we had trouble with the heating. They responded quickly and efficiently. The experience was wonderful it was close to all the places we needed to visit while in town. The hotel was great and we would ...Read more

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A traveler

Travelocity.com

April 12, 2007

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well stocked contiental breakfast, clean, nice pool, clean rooms, clean halls, large rooms

Nice place to stay for a night

A traveler

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July 27, 2006

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We only spent a night in Fairbanks on our way to Denali but the hotel had everything we needed - laundry facilities for example! It was clean, comfortable. My son loved the pool and the continental breakfast was nice.

Decent place quiet location

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October 5, 2007

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Large room, sink/vanity outside of bathroom. Tub and toilet in small area but ok. Water pressure ok but not too high. Good towels. Even on the third floor there's a slight odor of cigarette smoke. Smoking rooms are on first floor. Hallway ...Read more

Great Accomodations-Overnighted During Peak Season

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April 10, 2008

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Decided to visit Fairbanks at the spur of the moment during peak season (July4th)...found the Comfort Inn via Travelocity. Decent price for prime-time, secluded-yet easy access to main thoroughfare, pool for kids, and a great breakfast in the morn ...Read more

Dependable Lodging

by MilwVon

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

September 27, 2011

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Best of IgoUgo This was not my first time staying at the Comfort Inn in Fairbanks. I have often been able to book here at close to half-price using AARP Travel and they did not disappoint for this trip.The Comfort Inn provides free shuttle service to and from the ...Read more This was not my first time staying at the Comfort Inn in Fairbanks. I have often been able to book here at close to half-price using AARP Travel and they did not disappoint for this trip.

The Comfort Inn provides free shuttle service to and from the Fairbanks Airport as well as the train station. This convenience alone makes a stay here worthwhile, especially if you are not planning to stay in town long. They are a bit out of the way, about 10 minutes from the downtown area and with no services (restaurants, etc) within walking distance. That said, to come to town, pick up a rental car and head out the next day . . . they are perfect.

The rooms are comfortable with small dorm sized refrigerators and mini-microwaves. Bathrooms are adequate with the appropriate toiletries to make your stay easy. They do allow pets in the rooms, something I've learned is pretty important to Alaskan travelers who seem to take their dogs everywhere with them.

There is also an indoor swimming pool and they provide complimentary breakfast that includes fresh waffles, fruit, hot biscuits w/ gravy and an assortment of breads and pastries. I also enjoy the fact that they provide hard boiled eggs and plenty of hot drink choices (coffee, tea and hot chocolate).

Since my last stay here in August/September 2010, they have had an ownership change. I was a bit concerned given that my reservations were made and my transportation needs confirmed under the former owner/manager. And while I had also confirmed my ride on my check-out morning to my rental car company downtown, there was some issue at check-out.

Seems the current owner/manager did not know about nor approve the arrangement for them to drive me out to pick up my rental car. Given that this was an important aspect of my stay with them, I voiced my concern. The front desk girl spoke with the on-duty manager who said he would give me a ride to the car rental office in town. I was very happy that in spite of the change in ownership, the current staff did what they needed to in order to assure a happy customer.

All in all, a very good night's stay. Prompt pick-up at the Fairbanks Airport and a ride in the morning to my rental car. I would stay here again in a heartbeat! Close

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Mostly fine - except for toilet

A traveler

Travelocity.com

November 1, 2009

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Lobby was clean; staff was courteous. Kids really enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Room was clean and adequate; nothing fancy but fine. Bathroom had a toilet with a broken handle; would not flush at all. It's impossible for the cleaning service to ...Read more

Great (AARP) Rate - Decent Location

by MilwVon

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

September 30, 2010

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Best of IgoUgo This was a bargain I scored through AARP nearly a year before our trip. With a rack rate of over $150 at the time of our trip, we were lucky to have it for just $65+ tax/night for the first night and $72+ tax/night for the second. While the ...Read more This was a bargain I scored through AARP nearly a year before our trip. With a rack rate of over $150 at the time of our trip, we were lucky to have it for just $65+ tax/night for the first night and $72+ tax/night for the second. While the location isn’t great given its proximity to the airport, it is definitely a good location for most visitors to Fairbanks. It is an especially great location for those coming to town to visit in March during the International Ice Art Championships or the Open North American Championships (ONAC) sled dog races. For us, it worked out to be a good landing place upon our arrival into Fairbanks . . . and for the night before our departure home at the end of our great adventure.

We had the standard king suite which was a very nice sized room complete with a sofa that could also be used to sleep one, hence the room rated for three people total. We also had a small mini refrigerator and coffee maker. The hotel also had a decent breakfast for all guests, featuring waffles, biscuits & gravy, an assortment of fresh fruit, plus some breakfast pastries and muffins. Add coffee, hot tea or juice and it was a breakfast good enough to get the day started.

They also have an indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, although the hot tub was out of service during our two visits. The lobby was spacious and provided a nice place for folks to lounge by the fireplace if they wanted to get out of their room for whatever reason.

They provide "on the hour" airport shuttle, which is convenient for the 15 minute ride to FAI Airport. One drawback to this location is that it is a bit remote, with nothing within walking distance, especially if you want or need a restaurant nearby. My recommendation would be to try to get a rental car and enjoy getting around the city. While they do have taxis, I have found that booking far enough out, you can get decent rental car rates. (We paid an average of $25/day for the three total days we had a rental car in town . . . also booked last fall via AARP.)

I found the young lady who checked us in for both stays as very nice and accommodating. She was friendly, offering to provide assistance to guests to find local attractions around town. The manager, however, who checked us out on our final morning in Fairbanks was a bit of a snit . . . giving me the third degree about "who I knew" to get such a great rate. When I told him it was booked through AARP, he challenged it saying that they only get 10% discounts and the weekend rate on our room was $189/night.

Oh well . . . I was prepared to show him my e-mail confirmation of the reservation made last fall but he finally backed off and closed out our receipt when I told him we had a flight to catch.

I may consider staying here again in the future, especially since they are right next to the Ice Park where the International Ice Art Championships are held each March. I’ll need to get another great rate, however, to do it.

p.s. For those traveling with pets, they do allow dogs for an additional per night fee. Close

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Spacious!

Quick trip to fairbanks

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Nice place to stay for a night

Decent place quiet location

Great Accomodations-Overnighted During Peak Season

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Mostly fine - except for toilet

Great (AARP) Rate - Decent Location

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Spacious!

Quick trip to fairbanks

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Nice place to stay for a night

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Great Accomodations-Overnighted During Peak Season

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Mostly fine - except for toilet

Great (AARP) Rate - Decent Location

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