Travel Inn

2.0 star property
This charming Downtown Anchorage motel offers a peaceful garden setting and practical amenities including self-parking that accommodates all vehicle types

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Travel Inn sits in Downtown Anchorage, providing a quiet retreat with its garden space. Guests connect easily with free in-room WiFi while enjoying practical conveniences. The property offers parking for RVs, buses and trucks, plus luggage storage for travelers who need it.

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Downtown Anchorage, a neighborhood in Anchorage, is home to Travel Inn. Cyrano's Playhouse and Wendler Building are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ship Creek Viewing Platform and Chester Creek Greenbelt Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sullivan Arena or Mulcahy Stadium.
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720 GAMBELL STREET, Anchorage, AK, 99501

What's nearby

  • Delaney Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Anchorage Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot - 9 min drive
  • Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Twin Dragon Mongolian Bar-B-Q - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Wishbone - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪A Cup On The Run - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Crossroads Lounge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jade Steak & Seafood - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Travel Inn

Motel located in Downtown Anchorage
Travel Inn provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Travel Inn have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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

Property is also known as

Samovar Inn Anchorage
Samovar Anchorage
Travel Inn Anchorage
Travel Anchorage
Samovar Inn
Travel Inn Motel
Travel Inn Anchorage
Travel Inn Motel Anchorage

Frequently asked questions

Is Travel Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Travel Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

What time is check-out at Travel Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Travel Inn located?

Located in Downtown Anchorage, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Delaney Park, Anchorage Museum, and The Rooftop. Alaska State Troopers Museum and Sullivan Arena are also within 1 mi (2 km). Anchorage Alaska Railroad Depot is 21 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Travel Inn Reviews

4.8

5.0

Cleanliness

5.4

Location

6.4

Staff & service

4.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was great and room was very clean. Room had a mini fridge and a microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Disgusting!!!

If I could give this hotel a rating of "minus 10", I would. It was the dirtiest/smelliest place I have ever stayed. The bed was made with 1 fitted sheet and 1 top sheet only. There were only 2 towels in the bathroom....no bathmat and no hand towels or face towels. If we could have left, we would have but there was nowhere else to go. Listing says that there is a city view but what you are looking out to is a body shop for cars. Also the cost of this hotel is way over priced. We stayed at a different hotel, which was a lot nicer, better area of town and the room was great. Lots of towels, bed was made properly and there was even a breakfast included...and all at a cheaper price. Do yourself a favour and don't stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

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

right price for the right place

This hotel was as advertised and appropriately priced for Anchorage. I slept comfortable and felt safe. I stayed 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the Travel Inn while attending a conference in Alaska. It was one of the only options available at an affordable price (lodging in Anchorage is super expensive). The stay was not great, but it had about the minimum you would expect for the cheapest option around. I had read a lot of comments online from a while ago mentioning bed bugs and such and was therefore a little stressed and very cautious, but those issues seem to have been fixed: I didn’t see any bugs in the room and checked the mattress under the sheets, which had a thick sealed plastic mattress protector around it and no trace of bugs. I will say, the bed was big and I found it surprisingly very comfortable. The area seemed a little sketchy but nothing too crazy. My main issue with the room was the cleanliness level: it had been cleaned, but very superficially (mystery stains in the bathroom, unknown scraps of food in the fridge, sticky remote control, very dusty corners, etc.) so I had to clean a few things myself. The front desk person was super nice, welcoming and helpful. He really tried his best and I truly appreciated that. It seems the hotel is understaffed and might have difficult clients. I think these are most likely the main issues. If you’re on a budget in Anchorage and stay at the Travel Inn, you won’t have the best experience in the world but you’ll be fine.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Picked it from an Orbitz list. Flew up from SF. Used twice in a week to stay between Alaska Railroad trips from Anchorage to Fairbanks & back. Austeer but clean. I was on the second floor both stays. Bring your own Walgreens hangers. Water took 2-3 minutes to get from the boiler to my room, but I always had hot water to shower in. Desk sold cokes, etc. The Korean manager went out of his way to call me cabs (my cell phone did not work). He responded to all of the property's age-related deficiencies promptly. Inexpensive restaurants are nearby. Downtown museums, etc. are within walking distance. No real fear of homeless hassles or room or car break-ins. Decent place for short term stay. Parking on site. Room had basic television. Lots of FM stations. I was there in August.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Clean and convenient for downtown. A lot of questionable people walking through the area but I’ve stayed multiple times and it’s always been fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alfred

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right next to a high traffic roadway so noise is a big problem. Location near downtown Anchorage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
sketchy neigborhood. chainlink fence protecting stairs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hannah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This motel is absolutely horrible and should only be used as a last resort.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Norm

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Worst place for the price they charge

I was scared to stay there. The building looked like it was falling apart. I had to carry my heavy luggage up 3 flights of stairs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property manager is an amazing man and great to deal with. I stayed four nights and enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Aldo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room,refrigerator and microwave were disgusting!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big gaps around door, used space heater to control temperature.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price and time of year, it is a nice option for your budget....
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Howard

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is nothing like the photos, it’s very run down. The proprietor is lovely however. The Wi-Fi is poor as are the supplies in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint mom and pop motel. Has everything you need and nothing you don’t. The staff was very friendly and was very attentive to ensuring a pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
It was nice the price
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Charles

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The pictures on the travel websites where not what the property looked like, no chairs in the lobby, had to wait for the owner to arrive, as he is the only one who does check ins, the bed was a fold up cheap matress, only tv channels were what were "air" channels. The property hosts low income extended stays for most of the back rooms, and the "better" rooms are upstairs at the front of the property. Was on a budget, and the pictures from the search engine looked completely different than what the property looks like. For $150/night, I would find another place to stay, even if its a little further to take Uber or in a close town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

MICHAEL

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were desperate for a place to stay on short notice after we missed our connection and landed in Anchorage at 1:30 am. We needed a place with 24 hour check-in and so selected the Travel Inn. This property should be taken off of Travelocity as the site is a barely functional hotel. The neighborhood is really sketchy and felt unsafe. The clerk opened the wrong room for us, and only after we noticed that there was no bedding did he relocate us to the correct room. There, the fridge stank and didn't function, the outlets were missing switchplates, and the shower was cold. The property was surrounded by chain link fences. At 7:15 we were awoken by street people playing music and talking loudly. No staff was around to speak to in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

ALBA

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

Horrible!!

1.Horrible place, feels like scary all the time 2. we tried to make Check in at 5:30 pm and the reception man told us in very bad way that we need come back and try again until 7:30 pm, because he needs kick out someone... so what that mean? that our room will be dirty?? unusable?? 3. We made reservation by Hotels.com the price was good, when we arrived at Travel Inn the reception guy said that only for this occasion He will respect this price, because normally is more expensive. Really bad experience, we went to Walmart to buy a mattress cover and bleach to clean all the room. only because we couldn't find another place that night, we stay there because was we last option.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joerg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is an aging motel that has a major renovation backlog. Best prop for a road movie. Bedding and bathroom were clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

olivier

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a hotel for long stay mostly alcoholic local and white trash The absolute worst I have ever seen False advertisement!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

William

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

Hotel of horror

The place was filthy and loud people yelling the hotel slamming things around very disappointed and way way overpriced for what it was
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

cathy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ramshackled and needs a complete overhaul Did not feel safe here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Russ

Don’t even consider this place. When we reached this place, we kept on driving. Horrible looking place in a nasty, unsafe looking area of the city. This could possibly be the worst place in Anchorage. It was worth our health and safety to lose our money and stay elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023