Talkeetna roadhouse was one of the best hotel living experiences for me. It was so unlike a hotel - quaint, rustic with an old world charm. It had a bakery and a restaurant on the first floor and our room was upstairs with an awesome view of the vibrant main street. It felt like a log cabin with clean and cozy rooms and though we had to share a bathroom with two other rooms, it was never an issue since the bathroom itself was very tidy and well maintained with ample towels and accessories. It was my first time staying in a shared-hotel space and even though I was apprehensive about it, I loved the experience. Thank you TRH for some good memories!

This hotel is rather rustic, but clean, comfortable, no frills, and we really enjoyed our stay here. Room #2 was clean and the bed was comfortable. Rooms 1-2 are on the main floor of the roadhouse. We had a sink in our room, but otherwise bathrooms are shared. Its a great old historic building, and we heard some great stories from the owner while we were there. We were there on some warmer days in august, and had an enjoyable time sitting out front in the evenings. We ate breakfast here as well, and the buns, the pancakes were spectacular. Really good.

The Roadhouse turned out to be quite the destination and still my husband's favorite after almost three weeks of driving and riding the ferry around Alaska. We spent the night on our way to Denali and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. It's a roadhouse in the true sense of the word in that you can rent a bunk or a room for the night and even buy a shower if that's all you want. It's the jumping off place for many of the climbers that visit the area. I won't repeat the amenities since previous posters have done so, but I'll reiterate how nice it is to have coffee, hot chocolate and tea available in the dining room 24/7! Our room was on the ground floor behind the great room and noise was not a problem and the bathroom sharing was never an issue. You can be as social (or not) as you care to be in the communal rooms. Eating in the dining room is mostly family style, with a couple of tables for two. Meals were fun and breakfast was awsome. With blueberry pancakes the size of hubcaps, you only need one. The staff (bakery counter and dining room) all seemed a little jaded, in that they'd maybe been doing it too long. I NEVER saw the first smile while there! I don't expect to be entertained, but after twenty years waitressing and bartending myself, I expected at least a smile. The only downside was the Princess Cruise Line bus that disgorged LOTS of people into this teeny tiny town all at one time in the morning. They were all handled with aplomb and everyone seemed content (maybe the reason for few smiles on the staff's part!). Anyway, we had a ball and would absolutely go back if ever in the area again.

I absolutely LOVE the Talkeetna Roadhouse. I have stayed here twice with family.

It is a perfect home away from home, and probably one of the cosiest places on earth.

It is a restaurant and hotel with shared bathrooms. Everything has a very personal touch. There are different books in each bedroom from Dr. Seuss to the Fall of the Roman Empire. There are two living room couch/nook areas to curl up and read by the fire. They also have a game table with a variety of board games and a tv with an adorable collection of VHSs for any guest to watch and a piano with an assortment of sheet music. My favorite thing is that they have hot coffee/tea/hot chocolate 24/7 for guests. When I was a student, I pulled an almost all nighter writing a paper during vacation at the Roadhouse, and it was actually made enjoyable in this atmosphere. More recently, it was lovely to have a steady source of tea to accompany afternoon and before bedtime reading and web surfing.

The staff is also very friendly and helpful.

The also have a restaurant that is open for guests and those not staying as guests. It can get full at breakfast, or when the Princess Tours come through town, but the food is delicious, especially the baked goods and the PIES!

The one downside is that the walls are quite thin - at least in the upstairs rooms. It isn't a problem except if you are unfortunate to have a snorer in another room while you are staying. So bring ear plugs!

Amenities: They have a computer for guests to use. They also have wifi if you bring your own. 24/7 tea/coffee/hot chocolate. Games and movies to play and watch. An on-site restaurant. Shared baths, but still personalized with a bathtub/shower and conditioner and shampoo provided.

Especially feels like heaven after emerging from the Alaska wilderness.

The surrounding town is also a fun destination. I wouldn't spend more than a day or two here, but it's a good home base if you are traveling around the area. There is a brewery, a nice used bookstore, some other great restaurants, local events, a nice walk by the river, and plenty of shopping for tourists in the two main streets that make up Talkeetna.