Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
813 Noble St, Fairbanks, AK 99701, Fairbanks, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.8 / 5
Overview
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center is a 4-star, modern downtown Fairbanks hotel that covers a full city block at 813 Noble St. It’s positioned as a large conference-oriented property while still being walkable to several central Fairbanks attractions.
Rooms
Rooms are described as sophisticated and include free Wi‑Fi, cable TV, a minifridge, and a microwave. Some rooms and suites add features such as separate sitting areas, kitchenettes, and Bose audio systems, offering more space and in-room convenience for longer stays.
Meetings & Events
The hotel is built for group and event travel with more than 17,000 sq ft of meeting space. Facilities include a ballroom that can accommodate up to 500 guests, making it a notable option for conferences and large gatherings in Fairbanks.
Dining & On-site Services
On-site options include a casual restaurant plus a separate steakhouse. The property also offers a fitness center and coin-operated laundry facilities, supporting both short visits and extended stays.
Location & Nearby Highlights
The hotel is about 523 m from the Fairbanks Ice Museum and roughly 601 m from Golden Heart Plaza. Other nearby points of interest include the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center (693 m), Explore Fairbanks (674 m), Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center (687 m), Moose Antler Arch (744 m), and the Fairbanks Children's Museum (534 m). Popular attractions a bit farther out include Pioneer Park (2,858 m), the S.S. Nenana Sternwheeler Riverboat (2,840 m), Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum (4,057 m), World Ice Art Championships – Ice Alaska (3,568 m), and the University of Alaska Museum of the North (6,485 m).
Best for
This hotel suits conference and event travelers thanks to its 17,000+ sq ft of meeting space and a ballroom sized for up to 500 guests. It’s also a strong fit for visitors who want a downtown base near attractions like the Fairbanks Ice Museum, Golden Heart Plaza, and the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center. Guests who value in-room convenience may appreciate that standard rooms include a minifridge and microwave, with some units offering kitchenettes.
Travel tips
If you want to prioritize walkable sightseeing, plan time around downtown stops such as the Fairbanks Ice Museum (about 523 m) and Golden Heart Plaza (about 601 m). Several visitor-information resources are close by—Explore Fairbanks (674 m) and the Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center (687 m)—which can help with day-trip planning. For bigger attractions like the University of Alaska Museum of the North (6,485 m) or Georgeson Botanical Garden (7,212 m), expect a longer ride compared with downtown sites.
What guests say
Guests frequently highlight the convenience of the downtown location and the ease of arriving and parking, along with generally positive impressions of room appointments. Service feedback is mixed: some guests mention excellent service and quick responses, while others report slow customer service and management-related issues affecting the dining experience. On-site food is a recurring topic, with comments about meals being pricey and buffet quality being average. Some reviews point to maintenance and comfort issues (e.g., room fixtures needing attention, bedding not prepared well), and a few mention noise and elevator-door behavior as irritants.
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