Ma Johnson's Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with 3 restaurants, near McCarthy Footbridge

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Property grounds
Hallway
Staircase
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Ma Johnson's Hotel welcomes adventure seekers with free breakfast and American dining options. Guests can visit the nearby McCarthy Road Information Station, join ecotours to explore the surroundings, or relax at the hotel's art gallery after a day of outdoor activities.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Family Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Champagne service
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
6 bathrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Champagne service
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Champagne service
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View, Mountainside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Champagne service
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Chitina, Ma Johnson's Hotel is in the entertainment district and in the mountains. McCarthy Footbridge is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at McCarthy Creek and McCarthy Road Information Station. Kennecott Visitor Center and Mount Blackburn are two other places to visit that come recommended. Enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and mountain climbing, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer.
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101 Kennicott Avenue, Chitina, AK, 99566

What's nearby

  • McCarthy-Kennicott Historical Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • McCarthy Footbridge - 6 min drive - 1.4 km
  • McCarthy Road Information Station - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Kennecott Visitor Center - 15 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • McCarthy, AK (MXY) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Potato
  • ‪The Meatza Wagon - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪As The Glacier Melts - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tailor-Made Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bistro - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Ma Johnson's Hotel

Hotel near McCarthy Footbridge
Located close to McCarthy Road Information Station and McCarthy Creek, Ma Johnson's Hotel provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking and ecotours at this hotel. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and American cuisine. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with an art gallery on site and 2 coffee shops/cafes.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out, helicopter/airplane tours, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and wedding services
  • Outdoor furniture, tour/ticket assistance, and ATM/banking services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries and showers
  • Highchairs and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Golden Saloon
  • McCarthy Center
  • McCarthy Lodge Bistro
  • Mountain Arts
  • Salmon & Bear Restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Ecotours
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • High chair
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 16 and May 14.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 250 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 250 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ma Johnson's Hotel Hotel
Ma Johnson's Hotel Chitina
Ma Johnson's Hotel Hotel Chitina

Frequently asked questions

Is Ma Johnson's Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Ma Johnson's Hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 30 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 250 per stay and a fee of USD 35 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ma Johnson's Hotel?

Motorcycle parking only.

What time is check-in at Ma Johnson's Hotel?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM– 7:00 AM for a fee of USD 25.

What time is check-out at Ma Johnson's Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Ma Johnson's Hotel located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from McCarthy Footbridge and within 3 mi (5 km) of McCarthy Road Information Station and McCarthy Creek.

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