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Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge

Property class: 2.5

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A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a reception desk.
A spacious lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large window with a view of the outside.
A modern lobby with a bar area, seating, and a kitchen in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A Best Western Plus hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area with potted plants.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1255 Tvsa Way, Fairbanks, AK, 99709
  • Place, Chena River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Alaska-Fairbanks
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Wainwright
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fairbanks, AK (FAI-Fairbanks Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Accessible - 2 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Non-Smoking, Full Breakfast

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

Accessible - 2 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Non-Smoking, Full Breakfast

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

Accessible - 2 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Walk In Shower, Non-Smoking, Full Breakfast

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, two bedside tables with lamps, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a door.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a door.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, two bedside tables with lamps, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge

This smoke-free hotel features a fitness center, a business center, and dry cleaning. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station are onsite.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Chena River. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking, extended parking, and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a business center, and a computer
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Chena River and a 3-minute drive from Pioneer Air Museum
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is served daily. A fitness center, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge. Self parking is free.

This Fairbanks hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • In-room cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways (101 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (116 centimetre wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (89 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge.

Property is also known as

Best Western Chena Lodge
Best Western Chena River
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Best Western Plus Chena River
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Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is welcoming and helpful. Love the hot drink machine!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, quick access to everything and being a tour pick-up location worked well. The breakfast was great, staff helpful, and the room was very clean. We did miss a pool and or hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Experienced an excellent stay despite a problem with one bed needing clean sheets. The staff apologized and changed both beds without hesitation. We were impressed with immediate service, thank you greatly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Clean and quiet and it was easy to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, good breakfast, very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean. The beds and bedding was comfortable!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was very nice. The elevator was broken for several days.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
yes and yes
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were clean enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel b
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casey

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet an clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

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

10/10 Excellent

karen

Nice place and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay here again if in Fairbanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean and staffs are friendly. Breakfast option was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed a place convenient to the airport and close to stores. This hotel was great for that.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable.Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk cordiallity and helpful with recommendations of places to visit, free shuttle service and breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Nice clean hotel. Beds and pillows super comfortable. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dated and older. Lot of money for a shabby hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025