Reviews of Historic Skagway Inn
655 Broadway, Skagway, 99840, United States
#1 of 2 hotels in Skagway
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 131 B&B reviews
8.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.8
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Comfort
8.9
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
8.5
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Staff
9.5
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Value for money
7.9
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Free WiFi
9.1
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Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Morrison
Canada2 reviews10“It is a beautiful place to really rest and be part of the historic Skagway feel”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There was nothing we didn't like
The charm, the history. The most awesome homemade with such care and love breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Susan
United States1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Owner helpful. Neat facility. No cook for breakfast so we got coffee shop gift card to use and was delicious.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Helen
New Zealand34 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything as expected. No complaints from us Kiwis!
The History of the Inn is interesting, not everyone can say they have stayed at a brothel!! . Lovely quaint rooms, and near to everything in Skagway. Lovely complimentary breakfasts with such a lovely waitress. Curtesy shuttle was welcome especially on inclement days!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Kurt
United States3 reviews10“See above comments.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The breakfast was good, Yevette the waitress was awesome. The setting and the character of the whole Inn was very nice.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Torsten
United States3 reviews8.0“Very nice hotel , good breakfast , not the greatest variety at breakfast”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Parking
Everything
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Leeann
United States9 reviews10“Perfect location! Nice room!”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Hair dryer didn't work
Perfect location! Very close to restaurants and stores. Clean room. Lots of character in the hotel. Antiques. Charming.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Paul
Canada86 reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Nice historic house in the centre with accommodating people.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Joan
United States19 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room was very small, and we could hear every door shut and steps in hallway. Shared bathroom needed soap and more towels.
Great location. Breakfast was amazing. Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Jeffrey
Australia9 reviews8.0“Great location and full of history.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
NA
The location and the history of the place.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Gerald
United Kingdom15 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Terrific.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
There was nothing to dislike, I guess it could have been cheaper, but beggars and all that ……
It was an excellent stay. It’s an old hotel and being historic will never be glitzy, but we were welcomed, had a decent clean room and everything worked. The location was terrific, and the breakfast superb. All round, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would commend it to others.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Rebecca
Australia6 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I understand about staff shortages but would have liked the restaurant to be open at night.
Staff, location
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Daria
Canada5 reviews7.0“Expensive compared to the quality of the stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There is no soundproofing between the rooms, you can hear your neighbours walk, talk, and snore at night.
Great location in a historic building.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Sandryne
Canada2 reviews10“feel the gold rush times in this charming establishment.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Cozy place, friendly staff and good breakfast!
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Grant
United States11 reviews9.0“Historic Skagway Inn is well worth it to stay in a very unique place.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
The bistro was not open when I was there, due to short staff at the end of the season. Skagway is now a 'cruise ship town' so I hardly blame management, as many other dining establishments were closed for the season.
Historic Skagway Inn is most noteworthy for its history and decor. Originally a brothel, the rooms are named for the women who worked there. The owner has made an admirable record to provide a modern level of accommodation comfort while preserving the historic aspect of the building. As such, this was a most enjoyable stay.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Dawn
United States3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The history, decor, location were perfect. Free pickup at the ferry.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Gayla
United States11 reviews1 helpful vote10“What a wonderful little hospitable town!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No regrets!
History, location, delicious breakfasts and Karl provided great transportation options daily!
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Michelle
Canada4 reviews9.0“Super cozy!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
The room itself was a little small, but it was fine.
The inn was so cute and cozy. It was the most comfortable hotel bed I've ever slept in! The mattress was very comfy and the sheets were sooo soft. The included breakfast was also pretty good. The inn is close enough to walk to everything.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Patricia
United States1 review8.0“Staff was awesome! Food was wonderful! I loved the fresh flowers and fresh veggies in the food!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It was too hot! No one’s fault. It was just a warm night.
Breakfast was awesome and Rachel who cooked it for us was wonderful!
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 6 August 2023
John
Canada4 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Price.
Location. Food.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Paolo
Italy33 reviews8.0“Very funny place. An old fashioned place, the share bathroom was very clean. All staff very kind, delicious breakfast. A”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothings
Very nice staff, funny place, very beautiful location
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 27 July 2023
Soshialista
Canada51 reviews1 helpful vote10“absolutely would return.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
skagway tourism should do a town map that businesses could offer to their customers, and if one exists i'd hope they'd be offered at this accommodation.
i hadn't known the buildings history which was a delight. all employees went into action to try and assist with checking in when front desk staff was otherwise unavailable. great people watching sitting in nook looking out on street during the complimentary breakfast (cash tip!). employing foreign workers! parking was easy!
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 22 July 2023
Ray
Canada1 review9.0“Great Historic hotel in historic gold rush town”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Pick up from the Train Station and taken to the hotel. All on time. Great historic inn and great location. Excellent restaurant.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 14 July 2023
Tom
United States1 review8.0“Booking.com description of the room amenities is inaccurate.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Our pick up from the ferry forgot about us but was only a 20 minute delay. But the owner took us back to the ferry terminal in a timely manner. We ate dinner in the restaurant attached to the hotel ( possibly not the same owner) the waiter made us feel very hurried so he could be out of there by 8:00 pm (when they close)
First day breakfast was good, the pancakes on the second morning were inedible. Bacon and juice.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 9 July 2023
Ada
United States2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The breakfast was too limited in selection. Basically, it was whatever the cook made that day. Room was on the small side; not much space to put things. I am slightly handicapped and found getting upstairs to my room a bit difficult. Wish I had requested a room on the ground floor if there was such an option.
The location and that my bed was comfortable.
Stayed in July 2023
