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About Gilpatrick’s Hotel Chitina
Gilpatrick’s Hotel Chitina is a charming, historic place located in the center of town, making it a convenient base for exploring Wrangell-St. Elias. The hotel offers simple but clean and comfortable rooms, some with a quiet atmosphere, though they are small and basic, without TVs or much storage. Guests appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, especially the owner, who is known for her hospitality and good cooking. The hotel features its own bar and restaurant, serving delicious breakfast and dinner options, including eggs, bacon, sausage, and reindeer sausage. The breakfast is included in the room rate, which is helpful considering the hotel’s summer prices. Visitors enjoy the authentic character of the building, which has a unique history as a former morgue and brothel. While some rooms can get hot and lack blackout shades, guests find the experience worthwhile, especially those seeking a piece of local history and friendly service. The location is ideal for starting outdoor adventures, and the staff’s local knowledge adds extra value. Overall, Gilpatrick’s Hotel Chitina is a friendly, historic, and convenient spot for travelers, offering good food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a chance to experience a unique piece of Chitina’s history.
We stayed here on the way back from McCarthy. The place was awesome. Rooms were plenty big, showers were wonderfull, breakfast was perfect before we continued our journey. Staff was friendly and helpful. Even if we don't need the overnight stop on our next time thru we plan to spend the night again. Wifi was strong.
July 2025
A great find in real Alaska! Friendly hosts. Our room was perfect for our family and just barely big enough, but it was fine because all we were doing was sleeping there. There is a nice lounge area with board games to help pass the time. I was happily surprised to find a hot cooked breakfast with the best pancakes I've... read full comment
August 2024
Best of everything at the Chitina Hotel! Food was fabulous and staff super friendly and so enjoyable! Highly recommend
