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The White House

Eighth & Main Sts, Box 41, PO Box 41, Skagway, AK 99840
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Ranked #2 of 4 Skagway B&B and Inns
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Brisbane, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

We had two nights at The White House in June which coincided with the Great Alaskan heat wave of 2013. The accommodation here is extremely comfortable and the hosts are very hospitable and welcoming. Rooms are clean and furnished with comfort in mind. Amazing mountain views from all bedroom windows. Interesting building history and the photos of the structure before... More

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JohnandJanTronrud, Owner at The White House, responded to this review
17 June 2013

Thank you for your kind words. Safe travels ... "We pray for the big things and forget to give thanks for the ordinary, small (and yet really not small) gifts.” ― Dietrich Bonhoeffer More

Grand Blanc, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

This was a wonderful place to stay. The room was very clean, comfortable and spacious. We spent 6 nights here while visiting our daughter and were made to feel very much at home. Jan and John were gracious hosts. The bed was very comfortable. The attached bathroom was very clean and modern. The breakfast was very nice with fruit, eggs,... More

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JohnandJanTronrud, Owner at The White House, responded to this review
24 May 2013

Gertrude Stein said, "Silent gratitude isn't very much to anyone." Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. Safe travels and we look forward to your next family visit. Jan and John More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013 via mobile

Excellent value, extremely clean rooms. Continental breakfast enough to fit most tastes. Hosts, John and Jan made me feel right at home. I would recommend the B&B very highly. Looking forward to my next stay in Skagway.

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JohnandJanTronrud, Owner at The White House, responded to this review
8 April 2013

Thank you for your kind words. In the words of Voltaire, "“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” Hope to see you again and that you will be able to see the fruit of your efforts while working in Skagway. More

Barrie, Canada
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56 reviews 56 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2012

I picked At the White House because of the reviews found on here, plus the price, and had a great feeling about the accomodations from the e-mails exchanged in the months before arrival. We had no problem finding the accomodations after our drive from Whitehorse, and then it was nice to be able to park the car on the road... More

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JohnandJanTronrud, Owner at The White House, responded to this review
18 October 2012

I can no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks. ~William Shakespeare Hope to see you again. More

Ventura, California
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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2012

Our room was nicely appointed and had a very comfortable bed for a great night's sleep. We were leaving early to take the White Pass & Yukon train ride, so we appreciated being able to have a warm breakfast before our early departure. Muffins are homemade and they even offer you the recipes. Very yummy. They offer a breakfast to... More

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JohnandJanTronrud, Owner at The White House, responded to this review
18 October 2012

Come again. Gratitude is the memory of the heart. ~Jean Baptiste Massieu, translated from French More

San Francisco
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32 hotel reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2012 via mobile

I guess that is all you could ask for. Which is fortunate, because that is all you are going to get. First, the positive. The room, while spartan, was clean, and the bed comfortable. I was there near the end of the season, so there was a vacancy sign posted. Hence,it was very quiet. Now the not so positive: I... More

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JohnandJanTronrud, Owner at The White House, responded to this review
14 September 2012

It is a disappointment to hear we failed to meet your expectations. For your readers, and potential future visitors, I will share a detailed explanation, so hopefully future guests won't be disappointed. Better yet, please visit our website. The sitting area is pictured on the Trip Advisor page, and features a couch, love seat, coffee table, reading lamps and TV... More

London, England
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012

Four of us travelled up on the ferry from Juneau and found The White House a very comfortable place to stay for two nights. The walk up from the harbor took about 20 minutes and we were pleased to be off the main street in a quiet area. We were grateful for Jan's recommendations of things to see and do... More

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JohnandJanTronrud, Owner at The White House, responded to this review
14 September 2012

Thank you for your kind words. And good advice with the restaurants as well. For those not wanting to make the 20 walk up from the harbor, there is a city shuttle that operates from 7a to 9p during the summer months that will make a flag stop, if you will, at our front door. Come and see us again. More

Burlington, Vermont
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2012

This is an elegant, comfortable restored home -- very quiet, good beds, friendly innkeepers and staff. It was easily walkable to most anywhere in town. It seemed as though something was always baking in the kitchen, and the cookies and muffins were scrumptious! I recommend the White House very highly and hope to return there sometime soon.

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JohnandJanTronrud, Owner at The White House, responded to this review
27 August 2012

Thank you. We appreciate your endorsement, but please, folks reading this, we strive for clean and comfortable. Elegant is such a relative term. We are no Four Seasons Olympic, so please remember elegant in Skagway is far different than what the lower 48 has to offer. Thanks nonetheless for the glowing review. More

Columbia, Tennessee
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102 reviews 102 reviews
56 hotel reviews
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84 helpful votes 84 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012

Great place to stay. Clean and comfortable and close to downtown. It would have been nice to have more of a breakfast than muffins, but we knew this up front. Loved the bacon cheese muffins, though. This was our favorite place during our trip to Alaska.

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JohnandJanTronrud, Owner at The White House, responded to this review
27 August 2012

So glad you enjoyed your visit. Thank you for the complimentary review. As far as breakfast goes, we aren't licensed for cook to order, as we have no commercial hood. We've done our best with breakfast, and do offer a great deal more than muffins. There are six types of cold cereal, a variety of instant oatmeal, dried fruit and... More

New Haven, Connecticut
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2012

If you're looking for a homey, comfortable place to stay in Skagway that's only two blocks from the crowded main street (Broadway), here's where you want to stay. Our room was quiet and comfortable, we had good advice about where to eat and what to see, the afternoon cookies were a plus, the muffins at breakfast yummy. And it's walking... More

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JohnandJanTronrud, Owner at The White House, responded to this review
27 August 2012

What can we say, but thank you? "Kind words can be short and easy to speak but their echoes are truly endless." ~ Mother Teresa More

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Additional Information about The White House

Address: Eighth & Main Sts, Box 41, PO Box 41, Skagway, AK 99840
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Region: United States > Alaska > Skagway
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 4 B&Bs / Inns in Skagway
Price range (per night): ₹4,322 - ₹5,763
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A comfy little inn, bringing together modern conveniences and Skagway history, for a restful night's sleep. Rooms vary in size, but they all feature cable TV, handcrafted quilts, wireless Internet, mini refrigerators, screened windows and ceiling fans. The Continental breakfast has lots of choices. Warm, welcoming, and open year round. Afternoon tea and the cookie jar are always a treat. ... more   less 

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