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Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge

2.5 star property

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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1255 Tvsa Way, Fairbanks, AK, 99709
  • Chena River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Pioneer Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Fairbanks

With a stay at Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge in Fairbanks, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 10-minute drive of Fort Wainwright and Chena River. .This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Pioneer Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Pioneer Air Museum.

What's nearby

  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 3 min drive
  • Pioneer Park - 3 min drive
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 6 min drive
  • Fort Wainwright - 6 min drive
  • University of Alaska Museum of the North - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Restaurant & Lounge - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Alaska Salmon Bake - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brewsters - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪House of Fire Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge

Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge offers 67 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Fairbanks hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 67 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 42-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (46 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (40 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Renovated entire property - February 2019
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Best Western Chena Lodge
Best Western Chena River
Best Western Chena River Lodge
Best Western Plus Chena River
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Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge Fairbanks
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Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge Hotel Fairbanks
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Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 476 out of 963 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 963 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 963 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 963 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 963 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kleber, Wasilla

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Audrae A

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Great staff, clean room, bed was comfort, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Max

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Caren, Palmer

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The toilet lid/seat was only attached by one bolt and slid off when in use. Trim on base of bathroom door was loose and fell off causing me to trip. Thermostat was nonfunctional so room was too hot unless windows kept open. Otherwise room was very nice and in good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy access to the airport. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael, Round Rock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff great, easy off highway,
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shayna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Carole

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was just okay
The room itself was pretty clean. However the light was out inside the bathroom where the toilet and shower are, so we had to leave the door open in order to see. The smoke detector (or co2 not sure) was hanging off the wall and the curtain rods were crooked like they had been pulled too hard so they didn’t shut tightly. It seems like hotels these days should offer smart tv options, not just basic cable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast offerings
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anise

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Iris makes this the best place ever. She has the personality that you gotta love. She needs a pay raise. Room was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Xavier

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Chenthilmurugan

Traveled with family
Without checking the proper check out date the house cleaning manager threw out the foods and drinks kept in the refrigerator, took my suitcases and kept it down . The lady did not bother to get the correct room number. Em 201 was supposed to be cleaned and inspite of the cleaning boy telling her this is not the correct room she messed up. Threw all the laundry clothes along with new clothes When I spoke to her she just said sorry but did not really care. I raised the issue with duty manager on 6/3/2024 in afternoon and he dismissed it as something it normallly happens First the house keeping manager need to check the log book properly If other people are telling her that she is not correct she had thame arrogance not to listen The manager dismissed it being something that happens all the time I have been living in USA as a citizen for more than quarter century and nowhere it has happened except at this best western at Chena River lodge on 1255 TVSA pkwy Fairbanks Alaska The banger also threatened me to throw out of property as I spoke in a raised tone Obviously any one would be upset if their belongings are touched without permission when they are still in the room The manger’s unfit to do his job if he cannot educate his staff and manage them properly I filed a complaint through corporate for best western and they said the general manager would contact or the property owner None had contacted me so far Such is the service. Very poor experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jarett

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024