Yesterday, Hyatt announced the opening of The Wildbirch Hotel, a boutique hotel under the JdV by Hyatt brand. This property features 252 rooms, sweeping views of Mount Susitna and Knick Arm, 5,200 square feet of meeting and event space, and more.
Hyatt notes that this is Anchorage’s first boutique hotel and their newest lodging option in 20 years.
“Watching this place come to life has been an honor,” said Haje Thurau, general manager of The Wildbirch Hotel. “It’s very special to see our overnight guests immerse themselves in the Anchorage lifestyle, engage with locals and discover what makes our little corner of Alaska such a magical place.”
This hotel is a Category 4. Those looking to book using points will be looking at 12,000 points during off-peak, 15,000 during standard, and 18,000 during peak periods. This property is also an opportunity to use a Category 1-4 free night award.
Cash rates vary, and seem to really go up the closer you are to the stay date. The above rate is on a Wednesday night in the middle of July, and is definitely on the pricier end for a Category 4. Booking far in advance, such as October, got me cheaper rates of around $170.
That said, I did compare these rates with the Hyatt Place Anchorage – Midtown, which is also a Category 4, and got similar prices.
Let’s take a look at some of these initial photos.
The hotel doesn’t have many photos yet, aside from the rooms. The above illustrations of the hotel does give me a little bit of Thompson Hotels vibes with the boutique feel.
The rooms themselves have a very cozy design, which I like. The warm colors throughout the room make it very welcoming.
I can already imagine the theme of this room being a fit for a cold Alaskan night.
A standard King room offers 288 square feet of space and features a 50-inch flat screen TV, Jonathan Adler bath products, luxurious Italian bathrobes, and more.
The largest suite is the Premier Suite, which measures up to 660 feet. All suites feature bathtubs, while standard rooms don’t.
I virtually never visit Alaska, so I can’t exactly say to myself that I’m thrilled to stay at this place. However, I think it’s a great option to have something other than a Hyatt Place and Hyatt House in Anchorage for World of Hyatt members. The Wildbirch Hotel has done it in a nice way with a boutique style and a warm theme, fitting in well with its surrounding environment.
All photos via Hyatt.
