Westmark Anchorage Room and Property Tour (Holland America Land Hotel)

The Westmark Anchorage Hotel will likely be your Holland America land and sea cruisetour accommodation before or after going to Denali National Park. However, there is a chance you will be placed in a different Anchorage hotel. Remember that Alaska has a short season, everything is expensive and more remote.
This hotel is in the downtown area about 20 minutes away from the Anchorage airport.
Disclaimer: This stay was kindly sponsored by Holland America Line. As always, all opinions are strictly my own.
ALASKA GROUP TRIP, JULY 2023
Join our group trip starting in Fairbanks, Alaska. We will explore the "Golden Heart" of Alaska and then head south to Denali National Park, the crown jewel of Alaska. Ride the scenic train south to join our cruise ship for more adventure, glacier viewing, and all the seafood you can eat!
ITINERARY:
Plan to fly to Fairbanks, Alaska on July 18 to account for potential flight or luggage delays. This will give you the day of the 19th to start adjusting to the time difference (4 hours behind Eastern time). We can plan some optional excursions on the 19th, such as visits to the Museum of the North, Chena Hot Springs, North Pole Village, Pioneer Park, Gold Dredge, or even an Arctic Circle flightseeing tour.
July 20th we will take an old stern paddlewheel boat along the Chena River before heading about 3 hours south to Denali. We will stay in a lodge just a few minutes away from Denali National Park entrance.
On July 21, we will take a 5.5-hour guided bus tour as far as possible into the park (Mile 43 due to a landslide). You will have some free time after the tour to hike, relax at the lodge by the fire pit, do some shopping, or take some additional excursions.
Next up on July 22 we will ride the scenic train south to Anchorage. Everyone gets an assigned seat on the large dome rail car to watch the mountains, rivers, and even small towns go by. We will spend the night in Anchorage so you can explore the downtown area by trolley or on foot.
On July 23 we will take a ride to the port of Whittier to join our cruise ship that will be our home base for the next 7 days. We will have two scenic days at sea to relax and view Hubbard Glacier and see Glacier Bay National Park.
Our port stops will be full days at Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan where there are lots of opportunities to wander around or take part in excursions to get closer to glaciers, go fishing, rafting, and lots more.
We will leave the ship on July 30th in Vancouver, Canada.
Prices start at about $3,100 per person including taxes and fees for an inside cabin. For a balcony, prices start at $4,200 per person including taxes and fees. Prices are based on double occupancy.
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[@susanwright2625]

If this is the last night of my cruise tour, what time do you have to check out in the morning? I am trying to determine at what time I should book a flight home. Or, do you recommend a second night in Anchorage, but at a nicer hotel?

[@fulfillpassport]

That's a great question for your travel advisor. A second night all depends on your goals and how much you want to see in Anchorage.

[@georgelush1998]

A bit more rustic? The Westmark is a dump. Not what we expected from Holland America.

[@fulfillpassport]

Certainly not the nicest hotel in Alaska or Anchorage

[@davidperrone5771]

I'm going in May and was wondering what time we arrive in Anchorage?

[@fulfillpassport]

It all depends on your exact itinerary. I'm taking the train from Denali to Anchorage and expecting to arrive at the actual hotel around 6pm.