We stayed here for two nights during our Alaska Railroad tour of the state. The Denali Bluffs Hotel is just outside the Denali National Park boundary and 3 miles from the railroad depot. The hotel provided a FREE shuttle, and the staff met passengers at the depot, distributed hotel keys, and answered any questions on the ride to the property. This allowed us to bypass the check-in desk and head directly to our rooms. This service was extremely convenient, and allowed us to quickly stretch out and rest after the scenic 7.5 hour train ride from Anchorage.
We loved the warm colors of our modern hillside room. Our large riverview suite included two soft, comfortable queen sized beds, a small lounge chair & ottoman, desk, refrigerator, and large flat screen TV. There was also a Keurig coffee maker to make our morning brew. There was also free Wi-Fi available in the guest rooms and public areas of the hotel.
The Mountaineer Grill is the onsite full-service, sit-down restaurant, and we had dinner here both nights of our stay. The Mountaineer Grill is known for its BBQ, and my daughter and I shared a platter along with nachos and dessert. For breakfast we used the grab-and-go options at the Perky Moose Pantry and Cafe. There are great coffee creations at the Perky Moose, and they will even pack a sack lunch to go for your family to take along on your Denali adventure.
Our family loved our stay at the Denali Bluffs Hotel and would definitely go back. I haven’t yet seen the peak of Denali, so there’s one reason to return. The Denali Bluffs Hotel made for a great base camp to explore Denali National Park. It was a fantastic spot for families with comfortable rooms and hearty meals after long days of touring the national park. We would stay at the Bluffs on a second visit to Denali, or, if there were no rooms available, we would check out its sister property the Grande Denali Lodge further up the mountain. The impeccable service and comfort of The Denali Bluffs Hotel gives me upmost confidence in either of their properties.
