Stuffed Polar Bears Still Guaranteed at The Hotel Alyeksa

Ever considered Alaska for a far-flung vacation? Then we say hit up the town of Girdwood, Alaska located about 45 minutes outside downtown Anchorage and home to the state's biggest ski resort, Alyeska Resort.

The resort has seen numerous changes in ownership over the last few years and the newest owners have recently made a dedicated effort to improve the rooms inside the The Hotel Alyeska, the resort's "base camp" hotel.

Not to fear though, you'll still find stuffed polar bears in the lobby and massive views of Alyeska Ski Resort out of the huge panoramic windows, provided there is sun.

In the last year, the hotel has been updated with new Sealy Presidential pillow-top mattresses, new carpet, native Alaskan artwork, totaling a multi-million dollar overhaul of the property to make it pop from the inside out.

The town of Girdwood itself is enough to sate even the most jaded naturalist, with jagged mountain peaks at every turn of the eye. For adrenaline junkies in the summer there is para-gliding offered off the top of the tram. Or you can just walk around and hope not to get mauled by a bear.

The property is looking better than ever and in terms of mainstream accommodations in Alaska, The Hotel Alyeska is as strong as they come. Rates start at about $259 in the summer.

source: http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/7/7/4311/51164/hotels/Stuffed_Polar_Bears_Still_Guaranteed_at_The_Hotel_Alyeksa