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Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge

3.0 star property
A welcoming lodge with a lobby fireplace for relaxation, three distinct restaurants for dining options, and convenient services including laundry facilities

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Located in the heart of Fairbanks, the Princess Riverside Lodge offers a warm retreat with a lobby fireplace and on-site shopping. Guests can enjoy meals at three restaurants, connect with free WiFi, and interact with the helpful staff that consistently earns positive reviews.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Standard Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

College, a neighborhood in Fairbanks, is home to Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge. Regal Goldstream and Hoodoo Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit University of Alaska Museum of the North and Big Dipper Ice Arena. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Carlson Center Event Arena or Growden Memorial Park. Visit our Fairbanks travel guide
Map
4477 Pikes Landing Rd, Fairbanks, AK, 99709

What's nearby

  • Museum of the North
    University of Alaska-Fairbanks
    2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Pioneer Park
    Pioneer Park
    6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Night starry view of a ice dome in Chena Hot Springs Resort
    Fairbanks Ice Museum
    9 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Chena River
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fort Wainwright
    7 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Fairbanks Intl. Airport (FAI)
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    4 min drive
  • Fred Meyer Fuel Center
    4 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    4 min drive
  • Sunrise Bagel & Espresso
    5 min drive
  • The Pump House
    6 min drive

About this property

Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge

Hotel located in College
At Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge, you can look forward to shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the 3 on-site restaurants, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), ATM/banking services, and an elevator
  • Multilingual staff, a computer station, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 328 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Edgewater Dining room
  • Riverview Deck
  • Trackers Bar & Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 18 and May 20.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge
Princess Riverside Lodge
Princess Riverside
Fairbanks Princess Riverside
Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge Hotel
Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge Fairbanks
Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge Hotel Fairbanks

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge located?

Located in College, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Chena River and within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Alaska-Fairbanks and Georgeson Botanical Garden. University of Alaska Museum of the North and Pioneer Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 371 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is so beautiful. We didn't want to go off the property most of the time. So much to see and do. The food was great as well. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

vesna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property in Fairbanks is conveniently located in the quiet area by a river but with quick and easy access to the road and downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was so so. There was quick pick up at the airport. The room was large. Most staff are extremely friendly but front desk staff seemed confused
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with great dining options and very friendly staff throughout!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decor from the 80’s, no soap for sink, no cups, misty shower. The room was large. Nice lobby and gift shop.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with very friendly staff!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very close to airport. Dated furniture and no drinking cups or lotion. Shower while hot was a mist type. Not an issue but not a relaxing shower. Wonderful lobby and nice gift store.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Honki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is nice place to stay with your family
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loretta J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable option for a good night sleep and an excellent meal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel on a beautiful river with multiple dining options on site.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vasudevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was high quality and the staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, nicely laid out, very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay. Better tour desk than other hotels in the area. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Desk staff was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They hotel was well maintained and the staff was extremely kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great river view, very comfortable dining
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about this hotel! The price, the location, the room, everything! Clean and comfortable with beautiful grounds and gardens. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice venue - clean facility, beautiful gardens, friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marcy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the airport and wonderful back porch area to relax and take in the beautiful river. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Love the bar service and back outside patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
being summer alot of tour busses and people but very well organized and smoothly run so no interference with other guests. Would recommend and stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024