Copper Whale Inn
You needn’t leave Anchorage’s Copper Whale Inn to discover Alaska’s beauty. The state’s natural heritage is captured in the pictures on the walls of your room, and visible through just about every window of this unique downtown inn. The Copper Whale Inn offers 15 guest rooms and is in the heart of historic, eclectic Anchorage, convenient to the city’s major attractions. The inn’s west hillside location also offers stunning views of Cook Inlet, the Alaska Range and the Mt. Spurr Volcano.
Copper Whale Inn History
The Copper Whale Inn was built in 1939 by a local doctor, which makes this home historic by Anchorage standards (the city was founded in 1915). The Inn’s main house is one of the few buildings that survived the 1964 Anchorage earthquake, and sustained zero damage in the 2018 quake. Lifelong Alaska Candice McDonald purchased the Inn in 2019, and is working on updates, room themes, and making the Inn more environmentally friendly.
Common Areas at Copper Whale Inn
Lush gardens grace the exterior in the summer. Inside, the cozy and inviting living room with a stone-trimmed fireplace is shared as a place to relax between adventures.
Dining at Copper Whale Inn
The inn’s complimentary breakfast includes yogurt, bagels, danishes, muffins, cereal, local seasonal delicacies, oatmeal bar, juices, tea and coffee, as well as an ample selection of fresh fruit. For lunch or dinner, many of Anchorage’s fine selection of eateries are within easy walking distance from the Copper Whale Inn.
Nearby Attractions to Copper Whale Inn
Located in the west end of downtown, this inn offers easy access to Anchorage’s museums, attractions, restaurants, business districts, the performing arts center, city tours and shopping. There is also an 11-mile coastal trail one block away from the inn. The Copper Whale Inn has its own bike rental kiosk on site in the summer to explore these nearby attractions. Flightseeing tours to Katmai, Lake Clark or Denali National Park are available for nearby exploration.
Accommodations at Copper Whale Inn
The 15 warm, cozy guest rooms include wi-fi, hair dryer, Roku TV, locally-roasted coffee, locally made bath products, iron and ironing board. Rooms have views of the Cook Inlet, mountains or gardens. The Copper Whale Inn offers suites and rooms with king, queen or twin beds, with private or shared-bathroom options.