Aurora Ice Hotel

The Bottom Line:

Unique hotel made entirely of ice sixty miles northeast of Fairbanks, Alaska. [b[Update: No longer a hotel, the "[link url]http://www.chenahotsprings.com/index.php?id=museum]Aurora Ice Museum[/link] was built in 2005.

What's Special About the Aurora Ice Hotel:

Possibly the most unique of all the Alaska hotels, this is the only hotel in the United States made entirely of ice. The first year of operation, the hotel was shut down by Alaska's Fire Marshall until all rooms had smoke detectors and fire extinguishers installed. Six themed rooms, an ice bar, five fiber optic lit ice chandeliers, and a wedding gazebo make it quite a tourist attraction.

Guest Rooms and Rates:

Yes, rooms and furnishings are made entirely of ice. Parka, snow pants and boots are provided. From $575.

Insider Tips:

• You don't have to stay overnight in the ice hotel to enjoy it; you can take a tour, visit the ice bar for a martini made out of ice, or hold a party there.
• Brave souls who stay overnight receive a complimentary room at Chena Hot Springs Resort to store their suitcases and take a shower.

More About the Aurora Ice Hotel:

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Location of the Aurora Ice Hotel:

This unique hotel is built each fall sixty miles northeast of Fairbanks, near to the Chena Hot Springs Resort. Compare Flights

Contact the Aurora Ice Hotel:

Chena Hot Springs Resort, P.O. Box 58740, Fairbanks, Alaska 99711
phone: 907.451.8104, 800.478.4681; fax: 907.451.8151; email: chenahs@polarnet.com
web site: Aurora Ice Hotel

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