It's a Motel, It's a Hostel, It's...Alaska

Where: Mile 249.5 Parks Highway [map], Healy, AK, United States, 99743

7/12/2006 at 12:57 PM
Tags: Alaska Hotels

If you are looking to add a few more hours to your day, you can always do it by going to Alaska. Not only will you get almost 24 hours of daylight, but there is not much to distract you from what it is you need to focus on; whether that be relaxing or working harder.

The word motel can be a scary one, but apparently it should not be rendered that way when referring to the Motel Nord Haven in Healy. Now, it has the looks of a motel, cheap outside panel, floral duvets inside, but even so, it offers a great escape and past guests claim its sense of community ix-nays the word motel with the friendlier sounding "Inn" as more appropriate. Others describe it as a  hostel...but in a good way:

The motel has the feeling of a fine scandinavian hostel, but with private rooms. The breakfast room w/ fireplace is huge and inviting, as is the deck looking out into the Taiga forest. The staff is friendly and helpful. Highly recommemded by a very picky traveler(but a budget traveler too!) Great for couples and families, as long as kids don't expect video games or a pool.

The one thing is does have amazingly is internet, so you will be able to get work done if that is your purpose for the sunlight. If not, escape into the forest, the Denali National Park, or just sip coffee all day long like the locals and get juiced up to do nothing, Northern Exposure style.

(Note The picture above taken from one of the room decks was shot at 10pm during the summer.)

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