The Driftwood Lodge, Juneau

We stayed in the driftwood for a total of about seven nights on three different occasions on our ferry, flight and car trip to Alaska in the summer of 2006. I have to say that this is not the most modern hotel in Alaska and my biggest complaint is it does not have an elevator but I needed the exercise. It was a very clean, very roomy, very friendly and a very comfortable hotel. Just like home with a small kitchen and living room complete with eating table, chairs and couchs, etc. The greatest thing was Driftwood's staff. They were courteous, kind, friendly and always helpful. While there, we went back and forth several times to the airport and ferry terminal, sometimes at odd hours, and they were always there to take us or pick us up even when we were the only two passengers to be picked up,etc. It was about fourteen miles to the terminals. The location was also great, we could walk to almost everything-museum, downtown, water front, restaurants, tourist area at cruise ship terminal and especially to a nearby grocery store with a great deli. Saved a lot of $$'s as restaurant prices are high in Alaska. Great things to do in the Juneau area--Day ferries to Sitka, Haynes,Skagway, Wrangell, Petersburg, etc. (with 1 to 4 night stay overs at each town); One way trip to or from Juneau and Skagway on Skagway Air Services' single engine planes over the Juneau Ice Fields, Lynn Canal and Mendenhall Glacier ($100-A Bargain); Boat trip to Tracy Arm and Sawyer Glacier on the Adventure Bound (great Capitan and crew and go out of their way to see all of the eagles, icebergs and whales etc that are possible to see); Mendenhall Glacier.

I spent a week here visiting my daughter. I was unfamiliar with the area and tourist season was over. The staff was so friendly and attentive. I have no doubt that I will return here to stay when I return to Juneau. The bed was comfortable (nearly new mattresses). The only thing I would change is maybe plumper pillows. I had the one bedroom which was a great value. There is a grocery store within around the block. There is the Sandpiper Cafe on premises (try the salmon omlette). The bus stop is across the street. I rode the bus a few times and eventually made my way to Mendelhall Glacier. I also took the Alaskan Ferry out as a foot passenger one day. I left 8 am and return around 9 PM. I was able to visit Tenakee and Hoonah. I have incredible pictures if anyone would like to see. All in all, it was one of the most fascinating weeks I've ever spent. I did it without a prepackaged tour or cruise so didn't cost me a fortune. I loved it!

Within walking distance to town. Other than that the mold in the shower, the old interior, and the smoking allowed in the walkway outside the window was undesireable.

A very good location, and area. The rooms were very nice. The rooms were so clean. The people at the lodge were so kind, and helpful in every way.

Good service, great location, very good on everthing. The people really tried to help in every respect.The value is very good, I will always go back when I am in Juneu.