Juneau’s Annual Maritime Festival is the focus of a complete guide from our sister hotel Frontier Suites, helping you plan your visit. Some key points to be aware of leading into your Juneau travels include:
Once you’ve decided that you want to visit Juneau for the Maritime Festival, it’s time to decide where you’ll stay. There are several excellent hotels within walking distance of the plaza where the event takes place.
Distance to Juneau Maritime Festival: 12 minutes via the city bus or a 20-minute, 1-mile walk
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Locally owned and operated, Juneau Hotel offers an authentic Alaskan experience. The hotel features many amenities you won’t find elsewhere, including a washer and dryer in every suite and a full kitchen.
Some key features that people highlight in reviews include the large rooms, friendly staff, location and ability to walk to many downtown establishments, and the cleanliness. Many reviewers share that it has a “very Alaskan vibe.”
Distance to Juneau Maritime Festival: .3-mile walk
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Travelers who preview a more contemporary atmosphere compared with the Alaskan charm you’ll find with the locally owned hotels will enjoy the Four Points by Sheraton Juneau.
Some features that guests appreciate include the easy walking distance to many attractions and good eateries, and options for ocean or mountain views.
But they also don’t appreciate that the rooms don’t have a microwave, the carpets are stained, the rooms are sometimes not cleaned well, uncomfortable beds, no air conditioning, and high prices for a hotel that feels more like a budget hotel.
Distance to Juneau Maritime Festival: 6 minutes via the city bus or a 13-minute, .6-mile walk
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If after a busy day of exploring Juneau you’d like to kick back and eat dinner at a restaurant just a few feet from your hotel, this is the option for you. With an on-site restaurant, you can relax knowing that you’ll have everything you need close by.
Reviewers share that the hotel rooms are spacious, overlook the water, the beds are comfortable, the on-site restaurant is convenient, the atmosphere is charming, and the location is convenient and within walking distance to many outstanding restaurants.
But other users share that the hotel was dirty, the hotel is overpriced, rooms are noisy due to proximity to the main road, experience with the front desk staff is mixed, and the rooms are outdated.
Distance to Juneau Maritime Festival: .3-mile walk
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Silverbow Inn offers a unique hotel experience in Juneau. It is one of the priciest, yet amenity-rich hotels in the area. So if you’re looking for accommodations with the greatest comfort and convenience, look no further than Silverbow.
Customers appreciate the comfortable beds, snacks available throughout the day, delicious coffee, proximity to local restaurants, character compared to the classic stuffy hotel feel, and the boutique-like hotel experience.
Some things that you might find lacking are the limited front desk hours, lack of an elevator, and smaller rooms unless you upgrade to a suite.
Distance to Juneau Maritime Festival: .3-mile walk
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Customers note the helpful staff, proximity to local restaurants, baggage weigh station and a storied history.
Some detractors of staying at the hotel that customers note include struggles with maintaining a comfortable temperature with no in-room controls, noisy if you have the misfortune of being booked on a streetside room, and overall a rundown hotel.
Distance to Juneau Maritime Festival: .2-mile walk
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As the oldest operating hotel in Juneau, it features some neat aspects and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Dating back to the Alaska Gold Rush, the hotel is charming, if that’s the style you’re into.
Customers enjoy the clean rooms, good location, convenience of the on-site bar, good area for Alaskan nightlife, historic building and proximity to attractions,
Other customers note that the rooms are small, shared bathrooms (though some rooms have their own), lack of on-site parking, and overall noise level due to location.
Distance to Juneau Maritime Festival: 7 minutes via the city bus or a 14-minute, .6-mile walk
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One thing that visitors appreciate about the Driftwood Lodge is that it is an affordable hotel compared with other downtown Juneau options. While the amenities are not as robust as what you’ll find elsewhere, it’s still a good place to stay for your travels. Customers note the ATM close by and comfortable beds.
But other customers note that the hotel is “shabby” and not the cleanest. Customers have mixed experiences with the staff – some saying the staff was helpful while others found them unaccommodating.
We offer full washers and dryers in every suite.
The Juneau Maritime Festival is approaching quickly. Don’t miss out on your chance to stay in the hotel of your choice. Juneau Hotel is welcoming visitors for the festival. With a convenient location and helpful staff, you won’t regret staying in our downtown Juneau hotel. Book your stay now.
Further Reading:
Discover an updated list of hotels in Juneau, Alaska, for all budgets. Find affordable and luxury stays at current 2025 prices.
Juneau Airport Terminal offers key statistics and details, along with nearby hotel options to simplify your travel booking.
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