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Westcoast Cape Fox Lodge (Ketchikan; tel. 800/325-4000): Standing in its own little forest atop a rocky promontory that dominates downtown Ketchikan, this cleanly luxurious hotel has the feel of a mountain lodge or resort. A funicular tram carries visitors to the Creek Street boardwalks, or you can take the wooded cliff-side path. The rooms and common areas, accented with masterpieces of Tlingit art, have exceptional views of the city and Tongass Narrows through the trees.
Hotel Captain Cook (Anchorage; tel. 800/843-1950): This is the grand old hotel of downtown Anchorage, with a heavy nautical theme, teak paneling, and every possible amenity. It remains the state's standard of service and luxury.
Alyeska Prince Hotel (Girdwood; tel. 800/880-3880): The first sight of this ski resort hotel -- designed in a château style and standing in an undeveloped mountain valley -- will make you catch your breath. Wait till you get inside and see the starscape and polar bear diorama in the lobby atrium, or the saltwater swimming pool, with its high-beamed ceiling and windows, looking out on the mountain. A tram carries skiers and diners to the mountaintop.
Land's End Resort (Homer; tel. 800/478-0400): It's the location: right on the end of Homer Spit, 5 miles out in the middle of Kachemak Bay, where you can fish for salmon from the beach right in front of your room, or watch otters drifting by. The hotel itself is excellent, too, with a tremendous variety of rooms, some extraordinarily luxurious, and a complete spa.
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center (Fairbanks; tel. 800/544-0970): A tower rises over the flat river city of Fairbanks, a stylish and charming new wing of the city's oldest modern hotel. The owners, the Holland America cruise line, demolished much of the original building, leaping decades from the past to just a little into the future.
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