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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $431
$399 nightly
$431 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5

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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

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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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

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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 WiFi

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 WiFi

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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, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Fairbanks

With a stay at Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge in Fairbanks (College), you'll be steps from Chena River and a 3-minute drive from Pioneer Air Museum. .This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Alaska Centennial Center For The Arts and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Pioneer Park.

What's nearby

  • Chena River - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Alaska-Fairbanks - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • University of Alaska Museum of the North - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Fort Wainwright - 7 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Fairbanks Ice Museum - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pump House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Cookie Jar Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel Center - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 67 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 42-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (46 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (40 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Best Western Chena Lodge
Best Western Chena River
Best Western Chena River Lodge
Best Western Plus Chena River
Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge
Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge Fairbanks
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Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge Hotel Fairbanks
Chena River Lodge
Chena River Lodge Best Western
Best Western Plus Chena River Hotel Fairbanks
BEST WESTERN PLUS Chena River Lodge Fairbanks, Alaska
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BEST WESTERN PLUS Chena River Lodge Fairbanks Alaska
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Best Western Plus Chena River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 999 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

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that it was centrally located across from a major grocery store and gas station, it was quiet, clean, comfortable, and affordably priced!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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

4/10 Poor

Mason

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For the price per night I would expect a little nicer of a property. Its clean, but a little run down. Staff is ok- not mean- but not really professional. Food is gross.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

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

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

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

Susan

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

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