Description: Pike's is located on the Chena River right across from the International Airport. Don't let that scare you, the sounds of the airplanes are not noticeable in the rooms. Even with the lobby doors open during the day, the plane's engines could not be heard inside. And the lobby is a study in taxidermy with bears, moose, and other critters covering the walls and ceiling.
The rooms are large and comfortable. There are several electrical outlets that are easily accessed. We were able to charge the phone, camera, and laptop without having to hunt for an outlet. The staff are wonderful. We asked if there was a scale available to weigh our luggage before heading to the airport and the bell captain brought one up to our room on a luggage rack. He helped us weigh our pieces and waited while we reshuffled items to make everything under 50lbs.
The staff are willing to give you ideas as to how to spend your time in Fairbanks. They will even make calls for you to make reservations if they are not busy with "hotel business".
There is a buffet breakfast in the morning that is very good. The pre-scrambled eggs were the only ones that were neither too runny or too hard. There were several juices to choose from and potatoes and sausage. They had several miniboxes of cereal available, and hot cereal for those who preferred that.
Dinner could be had at the restaurant across the parking lot. The deck affords a great view of the river and is a wonderful place to eat if it is not too breezy. Hubby and I split sandwiches so we could taste both. He ordered the Chicken and I ordered the Halibut burger. Both were very tasty and filling. The Chicken was tender and the roll was "to die for". The Halibut burger was flaky and served with a very good tarter sauce. the fries on both plates were crunchy yet soft on the inside. Wonderful food and extremely filling.
Walk back to your room or join others on the patio/bar next to the restaurant. Either way you are sure to enjoy Pike's.
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