Summary: In a word: fantastic!
For July 23, 2009 stay, by Krista Ehlers
We like to get a suite when we travel, because our son naps and sleeps much better when he has a separate room. (And let’s face it: a tired child can ruin any vacation!) We moved to the Embassy Suites from Hawthorne Suites in the middle of our trip, and we were very pleased with Embassy Suites. One of the issues we had at Hawthorn was a dark, dreary feel to the room – not a problem at Embassy. There was a large window in both the bedroom and the living area, so we got a lot of natural light, and the modern decor was just awesome.
In addition, we got to enjoy the standard features that we have come to appreciate at all Embassy Suites: big screen tvs in both rooms, dark wood furnishings, luxurious comforters, marble floor in the bathroom, and a made-to-order cooked breakfast. The staff was also friendly, we were glad that we made the switch. The cost was higher, which was unfortunate, but as we discovered, everything is just a bit more expensive in Anchorage.
The location of the hotel, however, left a lot to be desired. There is no way to avoid renting a car if you stay there, because the Embassy Suites is in mid-town Anchorage and there are no tourist activities and few restaurants within walking distance. So, we made the most of our car rental by driving down to Portage Glacier and stopping at Mt. Alyeska bakery for their famous cinnamon rolls! Unfortunately, they were out of cinnamon rolls when we got there, so definitely go early if you want one! 
