Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge

The hotel was for senior citizens; it was large but somewhat old. There were no restaurants or eateries nearby, only the hotel restaurant and one in town, which was closed on Mondays. Of course, most people wouldn't be able to book this hotel, so our plan was absolutely brilliant… The view was great, but there were a lot of mosquitoes around, no wonder it's the state bird.

Environment: Copper River is quite remote, with little to do. As a stopover, I was pleasantly surprised to find such a large hotel in such a remote location. There are large lounge areas in the lobby and on the second floor. Service: This is likely a Princess Cruises hotel, catering primarily to cruise passengers. The service is standard, but not bad. Facilities: The hotel is dated. There's no refrigerator or microwave, not even one in the common areas. There's no hot water for hot drinks or tea in the common areas; there's only a coffee machine in the room. This definitely deserves a negative review. There are no shops nearby. The gift shop in the lobby is good; the prices are reasonable. For example, an Alaska commemorative ceramic mug is $6.95, significantly cheaper than other places, and no other gift shop offers as good a value as this one. The lobby dining options are limited, so preparing food in advance is crucial. The room rate for the day was around $200 (without breakfast), the cheapest on this trip (compared to other hotels).