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BEST WESTERN Golden Lion Hotel
1000 E 36th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99508-4304Phone: 907/561-1522 | Fax: 907/743-4814
This Anchorage, AK hotel offers tidy accommodations, many complimentary amenities and exceptional service. The Golden Lion Hotel is just a short drive away from the Alaska Zoo, downtown Anchorage and Elmendorf Air Force Base.
The cozy, non-smoking rooms featuring either one king bed or two queen beds and offer room service, a refrigerator, complimentary toiletries, a microwave, free high-speed wireless Internet access and much more. This hotel in Anchorage, Alaska also offers a 24-hour exercise facility, guest laundry, a business center, a barbershop, steam room and coffee shop.
This Anchorage hotel's guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, Lion's Den Lounge. Those planning events or meetings can take advantage of the hotel's banquet and meeting facilities, accommodating up to 275 people. Comfortable breakout rooms are also available for smaller groups.
Whether visiting for work or play, guests of this Anchorage, AK hotel can also enjoy many nearby area attractions. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery at Goose Lake, the Alaska Botanical Gardens and Thunderbird Falls or enjoy skiing at Alyeska. When looking to spend some time indoors, a shopping mall is within walking distance of the hotel. The Alaska Native Heritage Center is also another popular attraction that's located within a short driving distance. This hotel in Anchorage, Alaska is also near many well-known area events, such as Iditarod Sled Dog Race, Fur Rendezvous and Mayor's Marathon.
Visitors can rest assured, as the Providence Hospital and Alaska Native Medical Center are nearby. Additionally, the University of Alaska and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport are conveniently located a few miles away from the BEST WESTERN Golden Lion Hotel.
For an affordable and memorable visit to Anchorage, Alaska, reserve a stay online at the BEST WESTERN Golden Lion Hotel today!
Local Events Worth Considering:
May 2012
Juneau will resonate to the beat of the finest jazz, blues, and classical music.
June 2012
Seward’s halibut are a local surprise for those who typically think only of our Silver Salmon runs.
Join the Three Barons in revelry and merriment as they meet once more to shape the fate of nations. In Anchorage.
Celebrating GLBT Pride with entertainment, parade, speakers, vendors, food and fun. Everyone welcome. In Anchorage.
A 4-person scramble with a shotgun start. The proceeds from the tournament will help fund Hope’s Emergency Needs Fund. In Palmer.
July 2012
In Seward.
From Northern California to Alaska, five artists explore the movement of space, time and seasons with materials and techniques. In Ketchikan.
Magic Happens at the Fair. In Haines.
Entry fees, medals and shirts. The start/finish is at the picnic shelter at Sandy Beach, Savikko Park, in Douglas.
August 2012
We invite all artists of any age or experience, any medium, to submit up to two works of art for display during the month of August. In Ketchikan.
Sponsored by the Territorial Sportsmen, this is the oldest continuous salmon derby in Alaska. In Juneau.
Experience the excitement of catching dime bright, silver salmon at the 57th Annual Silver Salmon Derby in Seward.
In Seward.
Nearby Attractions:
List All AK AttractionsAnchorage Museum
The Anchorage Museum showcases Art of Alaska, historical materials, circumpolar Native prehistoric materials and non-northern collections. Located in Anchorage, visitors enjoy strolling through the museum to view more than 20,000 artifacts, photographs and pieces of art. In addition to exhibiting art native to Alaska, the museum also preserves, interprets and collects cultural materials.
The Imaginarium Discovery Center is a wonderful section of the museum with hands-on activities and exhibits. Permanent exhibits in the Science area of the museum include the Planetarium Hall, Bubble Space and BP Kinetic Space. Rest comfortably with Best Western hotels, while traveling in Alaska.
Chugach State Park
Chogach State Park, located near Anchorage, encompasses 495,000-acres of land. This incredible state park in the Chugach Mountains is the United States' third largest state park. Recreational enthusiasts love spending time in this wonderful area of Alaska. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the breathtaking views from the scenic viewpoints and keep a lookout for the wildlife in the park.
Lace up your hiking boots and choose one of the twenty-eight marked trailheads to begin your journey through the park. Mountain climbers love scaling up the peaks for an awesome birds-eye view. Kayaking and whitewater rafting on the Eagle River is also a great way to spend time in the park. After a fun-filled day outside, kick up your feet in a comfortable Best Western guest room and enjoy excellent guest services.
Denali National Park and Preserve
Denali National Park and Preserve was established in 1917 and initially named Mount McKinley National Park. In 1976, the park was designated an international biosphere reserve. In 1980, the Denali Wilderness was established within the park and the park was renamed to Denali National Park and Preserve. This 6-million-acre park and 1-million preserve is home to Mount McKinley, the highest mountain peak in the United States, at an elevation of 20,320 feet.
Visit this beautiful park to see the incredible mountain peaks, glaciers, forest and tundra. While in the park, be aware of the grizzly bears, black bears, gray wolves, moose and sheep that inhabit the park. Marmots, beavers, snowshoe hares, owls, hawks and golden eagles also live in the park. Mountaineering, backpacking, hiking, fishing and mountain biking are popular activities in this wonderful Alaska treasure. After exploring the park, travel to Anchorage to enjoy comfortable accommodations with Best Western hotels .
The Alaska Zoo
The Alaska Zoo has been providing animal fun to Anchorage visitors for over 40 years. Stroll the grounds to see a wonderful variety of animals including, Moose, Yaks, Alpacas, Owls, Bald Eagles, Lynx, Wolverines, Red Foxes and River Otters. Be sure to take the kids to the petting zoo and the Discovery Center.
The zoo offers behind-the-scenes tours, Discovery Tours and Animal Encounter tours for those looking for more time and fun with the animals. Sign up to be a "Keeper for a Day" to feed the polar bears and prepare meals. Rest comfortably with Best Western hotels while visiting northern Alaska.
