Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge  

On the banks of the Chena River in Fairbanks, minutes from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Pioneer Park. Roughly 2.7 miles from Fairbanks International Airport and close to local draws like the University of Alaska Museum of the North and Pioneer Air Museum.

A modern riverfront lodge with 67 smoke-free rooms and contemporary décor. Rooms feature refrigerators, microwaves, pillowtop beds, 42-inch LCD TVs, MP3 docking stations and coffeemakers, plus private baths with tubs or showers. Eco-friendly touches and tidy, practical furnishings make this a solid family-friendly and extended-stay pick.

Stay active in the fitness center, relax in the TV common area, or treat yourself to a massage. Complimentary wired and wireless internet, a 24-hour airport shuttle, free self-parking, laundry and dry-cleaning services keep travel easy — and mornings come with river-breeze vibes.

A business center and computer station, meeting space for up to 15 people, complimentary high-speed wired internet and a 24-hour front desk support work on the road.

A complimentary full buffet breakfast gets you going — weekdays 6:00–9:00 AM and weekends 7:00–10:00 AM. There are on-site dining options and a shared guest kitchen for self-catering.