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Sophie Station Hotel

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1717 University Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99709
Nightly Rates: ( 169.00 - 221.00 )
3 Star


Property Description

Imagine waking up in the comfort of a fully private bedroom, walking out into the kitchen to make yourself a pot of coffee or cup of tea, and settling down in the living room to read the morning paper or catch the morning news. Or, if you prefer, start your day with a workout in Sophie's new Fitness Center, followed by a healthful breakfast at Zach's Restaurant. Situated just a mile from the Fairbanks International Airport, within walking distance to shopping and dining, Sophie Station is surrounded by lovely gardens in the summer and lit up with spectacular white lights during the winter months. With a solid reputation for providing exceptional guest service, Sophie Station is popular among corporate and leisure travelers alike who enjoy and appreciate the hotel's inviting, upscale atmosphere, well appointed guestrooms, popular on-site lounge and restaurant, and familiar faces at the Front Desk. Sophie's spacious, well-appointed guestrooms are a welcome alternative to smaller, standard hotel rooms. And pleasantly enough, the rate will surprise you. Whether you're traveling to Fairbanks for work, to enjoy the long summer days, or to gaze at the Northern Lights on our crisp winter nights, you'll be captivated by Sophie Station Hotel. Hotel is entirely non-smoking (including restaurants and lounge)



Amenities

· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Bar/Lounge
· Business Center
· Coffee Maker in Room
· Express Checkout
· Free Parking
· Hairdryers Available
· Modem Lines in Room
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Free Newspaper
· Restaurant
· Room Service
· Safe Deposit Box
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Television with Cable
· Laundry/Valet Services


Room Information

Deluxe One Bedroom Suite
The deluxe one bedroom suites at Sophie Station Hotel have been thoughtfully furnished with every conceivable comfort of home from in room art by well known Alaskan artists to gourmet coffee and stylish furnishings and fixtures. Each suite has a fully private bedroom with two queen size beds a living area and breakfast bar a fully appointed kitchen two televisions private balcony and free access to the hotels wireless Internet service.
Deluxe One Bedroom King Suite
The deluxe one bedroom king suites at Sophie Station Hotel have been thoughtfully furnished with every conceivable comfort of home from in room art by well known Alaskan artists to gourmet coffee and stylish furnishings and fixtures. Each suite has a fully private bedroom with two queen size beds a living area and breakfast bar a fully appointed kitchen two televisions private balcony and free access to the hotels wireless Internet service

Rate Disclaimer

Rates are subject to change


Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 1600
· Check out time is 1100
· 149 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 3 floors.


Directions

The road leading out of the airport is Airport Way. Follow Airport Way to University Avenue (it's the second stop light you'll come to). Turn Right on University Avenue. Sophie Station Hotel is just past the next traffic light on the left hand side of the road. You'll see the hotel sign as soon as you turn onto University Avenue.

Parks Highway (from Anchorage or Denali National Park) From the Parks Highway, take the Airport Way exit. Follow Airport Way to University Avenue (it's the second traffic light you'll come to). Turn Right on University Avenue. (Address: 1717 University Ave. Phone 479-3650). Sophie Station Hotel is just past the next traffic light on the left hand side of the road. You'll see the hotel sign as soon as you turn onto University Avenue.

Richardson Highway (from North Pole, Delta Junction and/or the Alaska Highway). Coming in from North Pole you're on the Richardson Hwy. Turn Left on Airport Way and follow it to University Avenue.Turn Left on University Avenue. (Address: 1717 University Ave.) Sophie Station Hotel is just past the next traffic light on the left hand side of the road. You'll see the hotel sign as soon as you turn onto University Avenue.

Situated just a mile from the Fairbanks International Airport

Fairbanks International Airport- 1.5 miles


Guarantee Policy

Credit card guarantee required for all reservations.


Cancellation Policy

Must cancel within 24 hours to avoid charges.


Restaurant Information

Zachs Restaurant at Sophie Station Hotel

Days of Operation 0630AM 2PM and 0530PM 9PM Zachs offers traditional fare but favors unique fun and delicious entrees. While the menus change seasonally Zachs breakfast menu has featured lemon buttermilk pancakes blanketed with fresh Alaskan blueberries the lunch menu features an Alaskan halibut Taco Salad and a longstanding dinner favorite is the grilled tenderloin topped with a superb Danish bleu cheese and bacon stuffed portabella mushroom in a red wine sauce. Restaurant Description Quietly tucked away upstairs at Sophie Station Hotel Zachs Restaurant is a favorite amongst the locals. A popular lunch stop for the business community of Fairbanks and an ideal setting for a special or intimate dinner Zachs is great for breakfast lunch or dinner. Zachs has something for everyone - wine enthusiasts enjoy Zachs 10 page wine list casual diners enjoy Zachs juicy buffalo burgers and locals and visitors alike come back again and again for Zachs now legendary New York Stea

Brewsters

Great Alaskan Spirits. Within walking distance of the hotel Brewsters features traditional casual restaurant fare salads burgers sandwiches appetizers soup and more.

The Express Room Lounge

Hours of Operation 7 days a week 5pm 11pm Days of Operation All days of the week Type of Food Served The Express Room Lounge features a fun array of appetizers as well as burgers sandwiches and more. Lounge and or Bar Description With the sophisticated rich tones of a classic study the newly remodeled Express Room Lounge is a great way to end the day. Intimate seating areas that include tables leather sofas and chairs are comfortably arranged for socializing or for quietly enjoying a glass of wine or tea while surfing the internet or reading a book from one of the nearby bookcases. Dine in the Express Room while you watch the big game or get caught up on the news of the day on the large plasma screen TV.


Meeting Facility

Zachs Boardroom

Total Capacity of Smallest Meeting Rooms 25 people Total capacity of Largest Meeting Room: 25 people

Express Room Lounge

Total Capacity of Smallest Meeting Rooms: 75 people Total capacity of Largest Meeting Room: 75 people

Business Center

Fax and/or Copy Services: Free faxes to receiveFee to send Fee for copies


Recreation Information

Fitness Center

Fitness Center facilities : Treadmill Stairmaster Bicycle Free Weights Hours of Operation: 24 hours Fitness Center Description:The new fitness center at Sophie Station Hotel provides a great - genuine - work out experience for guests who like to stay active and healthy while on the road. The fresh, energizing atmosphere combined with a variety of quality equipment offer the level of exercise and fitness that you're looking for while traveling. For guests who are interested in leaving the hotel for a workout, we offer discounted day-passes to Fairbanks' most popular clubs and gyms.


Area Attractions

Carlson Center

2.5 miles drive time 5 min

Chena Hot Springs Resort

18 miles

Eielson Air Force Base

25 miles Drive time 40min

El Dorado Gold Mine

20 miles to the property Drive time 25 min.

Fairbanks International Airport

1.5 miles to the property Drive time 2 min

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

5 miles to the property Drive time 8 min.

Fort Wainwright Army Base

6 miles to the property Drive time 10 min

Georgeson Botanical Gardens

2.75 miles to the property Drive time 7 min.

Ice Park

2.5 miles to the property Drive time 8 min.

Pioneer Park Formerly Alaskaland

1.75 miles to the property Drive time 5 min.

Regal Cinemas

2 miles to the property Drive time 6 min.

Riverboat Discovery

1.5 miles to the property Drive time 2 min.

Santa Claus House

15 miles to the property Drive time 20 min.

Tanana Valley Community College

5 miles to the property Drive time 10 min.

Tanana Valley Fair Grounds

6 miles to the property Drive time 10 min.

University of Alaska Fairbanks

2 miles to the property Drive time 5 min.

University of Alaska Museum of the North

3 miles to the property Drive time 8 min.

Alyeska Pipeline Service Company

4.5 miles to the property Drive time 10 min.

Boston Pizza

9 miles to the property Drive time 11 min.

Chilis Restaurant

10 miles to the property Drive time 12 min.

Famous Footware

10 miles to the property Drive time 12 min.

Fort Knox Gold Mine

30 miles to the property Drive time 40 min.

Fred Meyer East Store

10 miles to the property Drive time 12 min.

Fred Meyer West Store

1 block to the property Drive time 1 min.

Joannes Crafts & Fabrics

7 miles to the property Drive time 9 min.

Lowes Home Improvement

10 miles to the property Drive time 12 min.

Lynden Transportation

2 miles to the property Drive time 3 min.

Pogo Mine

100 miles to the property Drive time 2.5 min.

State of Alaska Offices

3 miles to the property Drive time 7 min.

Wal-mart

10 miles to the property Drive time 12 min.

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ALL ABOUT FAIRBANKS

The second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks is located on the shores of the Chena River in the heart of the interior 350 miles north of Anchorage.

Originally a trading post for gold prospectors and sternwheeler river boats, Fairbanks, is now a popular tourist destination and gateway for national parks and tours further north across the Arctic circle.

Summer, or winter, Fairbanks offers a unique range of attractions for all visitors.

In the summer, with the sun showing for over 20 hours a day, Fairbanks is the perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts and has become world famous for “midnight baseball” and long days of fishing and hiking.

There are a number of trails in the town, but many hikers make their way to the Chena River State Recreation Area for more “serious” adventures. The Chena River is also popular for canoeing and fishing,

The long days are also ideal for exploring the wilderness areas around Fairbanks, like the Gates of the Arctic National Park and the Brooks Range and enjoying all the wildlife and outdoor adventures the areas have to offer.

In winter, there may not be as much sunshine, but there is plenty to do.

For the active visitors, The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race offers excitement in the 1,000 miles between Fairbanks and Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, and Tesoro Iron Dog, formerly known as the Iron Dog Gold Rush Classic covers 1,971-miles by snowmobile from Wasilla to Fairbanks. For the less active, guided dogmushing tours and lessons offer a less competitive way to enjoy the snow.

Also on the active side, with a six month winter season, Fairbanks is one of the top spots in the nation for cross-country skiing. Host to the likes of the US Ski and Biathlon teams and national championships, Fairbanks has world-class facilities for world-class skiing. There are recreational and competitive programs for all ages including group tours, youth programs, instructional clinics and races.

But one of the must see winter events held in Fairbanks is the annual World Ice Art Championships, an international ice sculpture competition with ice sculptors from more than thirty countries producing more than more than 100 larger-than life sculptures.

Kids Park is a winter favorite for families with slides, twirlees and mazes all crafted from pure crystal blue ice.

The highlight of any trip to Fairbanks, however, is to see the northern lights. One of the best spots on the globe to see them, Fairbanks sits under the Auroral Oval, a ring-shaped region around the North Pole, with displays visible an average of 243 days during the year when there is sufficient darkness and clear skies. No guarantees, but visitors that are in Fairbanks for four days, have a 97% chance of seeing an aurora.

Summer, or winter, for a look at man’s achievements in the area, and as a testament to the mining spirit of the gold fever of 1902, Fairbanks’ attractions feature the University of Alaska Museum of the North, the El Dorado Gold Mine, where visitors can take a narrow gauge train through a permafrost tunnel, and Pioneer Park, an indoor facility with Pioneer and Goldrush exhibits.

The University of Alaska Museum is the state's primary repository of natural and cultural history and is internationally recognized for its comprehensive northern collections.

Another attraction, of course, is the trans-Alaska oil pipeline winding from the Arctic region of Prudhoe Bay to the ice-free port of Valdez. The zigzagging pipeline passes just to the east of Fairbanks. The impact of the 800 miles of 48-inch pipe on Alaska’s economic and social conditions has been enormous and is on many visitors’ "must see" list.

Among the many options for excursions out of Fairbanks, visitors can take a trip to see Athabascan Indian life on the Yukon River with a fly/drive adventure to Prospect Creek, a Koyukuk Athabascan settlement. This narrated tour explains the natural and cultural history of these inhabitants of Alaska's harsh Interior. Another option is to journey to a Tanana River fish camp and spend time with an Athabascan family as they harvest salmon from the river, and see how the fish are processed and preserved in the smokehouse.