Denali Cabins, Denali National Park

Way overpriced is my first thought. The inside of the cabin was a close second to the inside of a very small mobile home. Everything was "cheapo". TV reception was awful. They look rustic and authentic from the outside but it ends when you see the inside. It was dark, dingy and we could not wait to check out the next morning. The worst place we stayed our whole 12-day trip and not the least expensive place we stayed.

Small beds, tiny, tiny bathroom. Not bad, but a bit expensive for the size ($159). Breakfast that was included was terrible. We stayed 3 nights and skipped it every morning after we tried it.

The hotel is a great way to see Alaska without the distractions of the normal tourist market. We stayed here and also at the Denali Backcountry Lodge, owned by the same company, on a four day package called Denail Backcountry Safari. We got our own private cabin, and also were given some of the best meals I have ever eaten, which I was not expecting because of how far into rural Alaska we were. The staff was great, picked us up from the train and took us to meet the bus on the way back to Anchorage. A wildlife tour was included for our trip into Denail National Park, and we saw a ton of animals including bears, caribou, fox, and a lot of small critters. We didn't see wolves, but hear some lucky people do get to see them! It was a great escape from our city life and into real Alaska. Also was very well priced compared to neighboring lodges.