BEST WESTERN PLUS Chena River Lodge

1255 TVSA Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709-4678
Phone: 907/328-3500 Fax: 907/328-3607 67 Rooms
Check In Time: 4:00 PM Check Out: 11:00 AM

This Alaska hotel offers friendly service and modern accommodations all within minutes of the airport and bustling downtown Fairbanks.

Feel right at home at this recently opened Fairbanks, Alaska hotel with modern furnishings and generous amenities. The sizeable, tidy and smoke-free rooms at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Chena River Lodge offer high-speed Internet access, a refrigerator, a desk, cable satellite television and a coffeemaker. Each morning, hotel guests can get a start to their day with a complimentary full continental breakfast.

This Fairbanks hotel's business center allows business travelers to stay productive. This Alaska lodge also offers meeting spaces accommodating up to 15 people. Unwind after a long day of sightseeing or out-of-town work in the fitness center at this Fairbanks hotel.

Vacationers can enjoy convenient freeway access, allowing for quick and easy visits to nearby local attractions - such as the Museum of the North, Alaska at 40 below, the El Dorado Gold Mine and the Ice Museum - most of which are only five minutes away. Families vacationing at this Fairbanks, AK hotel will be delighted to spend the day taking a cruise on the Riverboat Discovery or playing at Pioneer Park, Alaska's largest amusement park.

This Fairbanks, AK hotel is the closest hotel to the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, making this the perfect location for visiting parents, students and staff to stay. Guests can rest assured, as a hospital is only five minutes away. The Fairbanks International Airport is also only a couple miles away from this Alaska hotel.

For an affordable stay at an exceptional hotel in Fairbanks, Alaska, reserve a stay online at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Chena River Lodge!

Hotel Amenities & Services

100% smoke free hotel including public areas
Complimentary full breakfast, choice of breads, cereal, fruit, hot eggs, hot breakfast meat, other hot items, yogurt, juice, and coffee.
Massage services
Weight lifting equipment
Stationary bike
Treadmill
Elevator
Interior corridor
24-hour front desk
Laundromat
Safe deposit box
Cable or satellite television
Free wireless internet available in public areas; Free in-room wireless internet access; Free wireless internet access available in public areas and all guest rooms; All guest rooms are hardwired and offer free wireless internet access; All guest rooms are hardwired for internet access
Business center
Fax services

Computer available
Photocopy, nominal fee
Dataports
Mail services
Meeting facilities
Air-conditioning
Physically challenged facilities
Elevator, wheelchair accessible
Parking for the physically challenged
Cold weather hook-ups
Ice/vending machines
Airport car 24 hours
Free parking
Higher rates may apply for holidays/special events

BEST WESTERN PLUS Chena River Lodge

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Conveniently located, the best western plus chena river lodge in Fairbanks, Alaska is shown on the map. Detailed driving directions from popular points or nearby cities are listed below. For those with GPS, here you go:

Longitude: 64.837175 / Latitude: -147.822515

Driving Directions to Hotel

From: Richardson Highway/AK-2. Head east on AK-2/Richardson Highway toward Old Richardson Highway. Merge onto Mitchell Expressway. Take left onto Airport Way. Right onto Sportsman Way. Left on Boat Street. Right on TVSA Way to the BEST WESTERN PLUS Chena River Lodge.

From: Parks Highway/AK-3. Head northeast on AK-3/Parks Highway. Exit onto East Airport Way. Left at Sportsman Way. Left at Boat Street. Right on TVSA Way to the BEST WESTERN PLUS Chena River Lodge.

BEST WESTERN PLUS Chena River Lodge

We care about the quality of your stay with us. Below are nearby attractions, shopping and restaurants that are popular with our guests. Listed locations are nearby with approximate distance listed where available.

Most Popular Area Attractions

List All AK Attractions

Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge

Comprised of 2,000 acres of land, Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge in Fairbanks, Alaska is managed by the state’s Game and Fish department to provide refuge to wildlife in the area. The land features woods, fields and wetlands that are home to many different species of wildlife. Visitors to the refuge are afforded an opportunity to see much of the scenery via well-paved walking paths throughout the property.

Creamer’s Field greets guests initially entering the property with its Visitor’s Center, located in the Farmhouse near the dairy barns and creamery. The dairy barns and creamery are now used exclusively by migrating wildlife and are not currently operable for their original purposes. Inside the Farmhouse visitors have access to volunteers to provide information and exhibits regarding the history of the land and the wildlife as well as maps of the trails available. Creamer’s Field is open year round to visitors.

Fairbanks International Airport

An Alaskan-owned, public airport, Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is set in the city of Fairbanks, and serves communities in central Alaska. Featuring one terminal and four runways, FAI is served by major airlines like Alaska, Delta, Frontier, and United.

FAI supports several major cargo airlines, and is the United State’s smallest city offering non-stop flights to Europe. FAI also is a hub for Arctic Circle Air Service, Frontier Flying Service, Warbelow's Air Ventures, and Wright Air Service.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is a Land, Sea and Space Grant University, located in Fairbanks. Known as "America's Artic University", UAF encompasses seven campuses in Alaska and more than 11,000 students from across the country. It remains the only Alaskan university with a doctoral program and is the state's top research and teaching institution.

Students attending UAF have a choice of 169 degrees, from Bachelor's to Ph.Ds, in more than 125 disciplines. The Center for Distance Education also offers over 100 correspondence courses that are applicable toward UAF degree programs. After touring the campus, settle in with Best Western hotels for a great night's rest.

More Area Attractions & Services

0.08 mile(s) from Greatland River Tours
1.60 mile(s) from Museum of the North, 2000 years of Alaskan art.
1.90 mile(s) from Pioneer Park
2.21 mile(s) from Alaska at 40 Below
2.21 mile(s) from Riverboat Discovery
2.60 mile(s) from El Dorado Gold Mine
3.10 mile(s) from Bernice Allridge Park, amenities-covered picnic pavilion, playground and trails.
3.60 mile(s) from Ice Museum, larger than life ice sculptures on display in summer.
4.80 mile(s) from Large Animal Research, guided tours of mushoxen, caribou reindeer

16.60 mile(s) from Santa Claus House, Christmas & Alaskan gifts, toys, souvenirs, and collectibles
55.00 mile(s) from Chena Hot Springs Resort
0.02 mile(s) from Fred Meyers
0.03 mile(s) from Alaska Fur Company
1.60 mile(s) from Interior Alaska Fish Pro.
1.70 mile(s) from The Artworks, fine arts & crafts
1.90 mile(s) from Baver Sports
5.00 mile(s) from Barnes & Noble

Distances to Popular Points of Interest

100 mile(s) from Delta Junction

356 mile(s) from Anchorage

Local Area Recreation Opportunities

3.10 mile(s) from Mary Siah Recreation Center, pool and recreation center

5.00 mile(s) from The Alaska Club, fitness and recreational center

7.00 mile(s) from Birch Hill Recreation Area, a nordic skiing complex comprised of a state-of-the-art ski center and 32 kilometers of groomed trails.

Nearby Restaurants

Adjacent to Brewster's, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Adjacent to Chena's Fine Dining, Full Service, Seafood, Open for: dinner,
1.20 mile(s) from Wolf Run Restaurant, Cafe, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
1.40 mile(s) from Pike's Landing, Full Service, American, Open for: breakfast, dinner,
1.90 mile(s) from Pump House Restaurant, Bar/Lounge, Seafood, Open for: lunch, dinner,
2.00 mile(s) from Pad Thai, Full Service, Thai, Open for: lunch, dinner,
2.00 mile(s) from Denny's, Full Service, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner,
2.10 mile(s) from Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine, Full Service, Thai, Open for: lunch, dinner,

2.50 mile(s) from The Cookie Jar, Full Service, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner,
3.00 mile(s) from Gambardella's Pasta Bella, Full Service, Italian, Open for: lunch, dinner,
3.80 mile(s) from Lavelles Bistro, Full Service, American, Open for: dinner,
4.20 mile(s) from The Roundup Steak House, Bar/Lounge, Steak House, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner,
5.00 mile(s) from Chilli's Grill & Bar, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
14.10 mile(s) from Turtle Club, Full Service, Steak House, Open for: dinner,
14.80 mile(s) from Silver Gulch Brewing, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
15.10 mile(s) from Pagoda, Full Service, Chinese, Open for: lunch, dinner,

BEST WESTERN PLUS Chena River Lodge

Enjoy your stay with us even more by checking out some of the most popular area points of interest and local area events happening in or near Fairbanks. Chase the links to explore the local region even more.

Local Events Worth Considering:

April 2013

April 30 - June 30, 2013
Imaginarium Science Demonstration

Kids can watch fizzy and foamy science experiments, see the stars in the planetarium and even pet live reptiles at the Anchorage Museum in Anchorage. Demonstrations begin at 4 P.M. each day.

May 2013

May 26, 2013
Mike Epps

The funny man, known for his appearances in the "Friday" film franchise as well as his stand-up comedy antics, brings the laughs to the Dena'ina Convention Center in Anchorage. Things get wild at 8 P.M.

May 15 - September 15, 2013
Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby

On waters surrounding Homer, fisherman compete for cash prizes in the largest and longest running jackpot derby in Alaska. Last year's winner hooked a 323.2 lb halibut.

February 9 - December 28, 2013
Scared Scriptless Improv Comedy Show

Full of in-your-face improvisational comedy, the show is a buzz about town in Anchorage. The laughs get loud every 2nd and fourth Saturday at Snow Goose Restaurant & Sleeping Lady Brewing Co. at 8 P.M.

June 2013

June 4, 2013
Tony Bennett

The legendary crooner will perform a sampling of classic hits from throughout his illustrious career at the Atwood Concert Hall. Showtime is at 7:30 P.M.

June 2013

June 21, 2013
2013 Midnight Sun Baseball Game

In celebration of the Sun shining at midnight on the longest day of the year, fans gather to watch the Alaska Goldpanners play at Growden Memorial Park in Fairbanks.

June 22, 2013
2013 Midnight Sun Run

Runners gather to race through the middle of the sunny night from the Patty Center at UAF to Pioneer Park in Fairbanks.

June 23, 2013
2013 Midnight Sun Festival

The streets of downtown Fairbanks come alive with live music, food, performing artists, dancers and vendor booths. Festivities stretch from noon to midnight.

August 2013

August 17, 2013
Beat the Odds Women's Race Against Cancer

Ladies can choose between a 2 mile walk or a 5K run to raise funds for breast cancer awareness. The fun begins at 9 A.M. at Riverbend Elementary School in Juneau.

September 2013

September 18, 2013
2013 NRHS Convention

Train enthusiasts will enjoy charter rides on the famous Alaska Railroad, exploring scenic and unusual tracks on a more relaxed schedule to allow photo stops.