After Glacier Bay, we headed to Juneau for a 2 night stay. Our destination was the Westmark Baranof, a full service hotel at the edge of the historic downtown. It was close enough to walk easily to everything, but with fewer crowds around. They had a room perfect for our family with a teen boy and girl: it had a queen bed, a single bed, and single sofa sleeper. Historic hotels have their shortfalls (like no A/C, which is really not an issue in Juneau), but also unique features which I actually found useful: a walk-in closet (it held a couple suitcases which kept our floor clear), built-in shelves in the small but modern bath (room for 4 toiletry kits!), and a full length shelf along one wall which was useful for stashing small items like books, backpacks, wine, etc. Parking and wifi were free, and breakfast in the café was very good. There is also a fine dining restaurant, bar, and meeting facilities.
“Standard Double” room |
Juneau with and without cruise ships |
Ship getting ready to leave |
Dinner! |
Best view from visitor center trails |
Getting to touch some glacial ice |
I want to go to Alaska tomorrow because of these images you have shared with us! I LOVE the cable cars photos. I dying to do everything you have suggested, even stay in the same hotel you guys have found. Thanks for sharing!!!