I chose the Golden North Motel since it is in close proximity to the Fred Meyer store and wasn't sure if I was going to rent a car or not and may have needed to use bus service and since you can wait for the bus inside at Fred Meyer in the cold winter it is a plus. I ended up renting a car but still decided to stay at Golden North. Several of the big chains were about the same price, but do enjoy supporting local mom and pop type places. Didn't pick up my car til the 2nd day so had their shuttle pick me up. Was quick considering they had to warm their vehicle before they came to get me since it was -20 outside. I then had them take me back to the airport the 2nd morning to pick up my rental. No problem at all. They called me when the van was warmed at 7am. They also refused my tip for the ride. A nice touch.
The room was small but adequate for my needs. It had a Microwave and Refrigerator which is always a plus. No coffee pot in the room but I always travel with some instant coffee just in case. They did have coffee/muffins in the lobby, though.
My next trip to Fairbanks I'll certainly stay here since the hospitality of the owners makes it a good place to stay.
- Golden North Hotel
