Sophie Station Hotel

1717 University Avenue

Fairbanks, AK US

Imagine waking up in the comfort of a fully private bedroom, walking out into the kitchen to make yourself a pot of coffee or cup of tea, and settling down in the living room to read the morning paper or catch the morning news. Or, if you prefer, start your day with a workout in Sophie's new Fitness Center, followed by a healthful breakfast at Zach's Restaurant. Situated just a mile from the Fairbanks International Airport, within walking distance to shopping and dining, Sophie Station is surrounded by lovely gardens in the summer and lit up with spectacular white lights during the winter months. With a solid reputation for providing exceptional guest service, Sophie Station is popular among corporate and leisure travelers alike who enjoy and appreciate the hotel's inviting, upscale atmosphere, well appointed guestrooms, popular on-site lounge and restaurant, and familiar faces at the Front Desk. Sophie's spacious, well-appointed guestrooms are a welcome alternative to smaller, standard hotel rooms. And pleasantly enough, the rate will surprise you. Whether you're traveling to Fairbanks for work, to enjoy the long summer days, or to gaze at the Northern Lights on our crisp winter nights, you'll be captivated by Sophie Station Hotel. Hotel is entirely non-smoking (including restaurants and lounge)

Room Information

Deluxe One Bedroom Suite

The deluxe one bedroom suites at Sophie Station Hotel have been thoughtfully furnished with every conceivable comfort of home from in room art by well known Alaskan artists to gourmet coffee and stylish furnishings and fixtures. Each suite has a fully private bedroom with two queen size beds a living area and breakfast bar a fully appointed kitchen two televisions private balcony and free access to the hotels wireless Internet service.

Deluxe One Bedroom King Suite

The deluxe one bedroom king suites at Sophie Station Hotel have been thoughtfully furnished with every conceivable comfort of home from in room art by well known Alaskan artists to gourmet coffee and stylish furnishings and fixtures. Each suite has a fully private bedroom with two queen size beds a living area and breakfast bar a fully appointed kitchen two televisions private balcony and free access to the hotels wireless Internet service

Directions

From FAI

The road leading out of the airport is Airport Way. Follow Airport Way to University Avenue (it's the second stop light you'll come to). Turn Right on University Avenue. Sophie Station Hotel is just past the next traffic light on the left hand side of the road. You'll see the hotel sign as soon as you turn onto University Avenue.

Parks Highway

Parks Highway (from Anchorage or Denali National Park) From the Parks Highway, take the Airport Way exit. Follow Airport Way to University Avenue (it's the second traffic light you'll come to). Turn Right on University Avenue. (Address: 1717 University Ave. Phone 479-3650). Sophie Station Hotel is just past the next traffic light on the left hand side of the road. You'll see the hotel sign as soon as you turn onto University Avenue.

Richardson Highway

Richardson Highway (from North Pole, Delta Junction and/or the Alaska Highway). Coming in from North Pole you're on the Richardson Hwy. Turn Left on Airport Way and follow it to University Avenue.Turn Left on University Avenue. (Address: 1717 University Ave.) Sophie Station Hotel is just past the next traffic light on the left hand side of the road. You'll see the hotel sign as soon as you turn onto University Avenue.

Restaurants

Zachs Restaurant at Sophie Station Hotel

Days of Operation 0630AM 2PM and 0530PM 9PM Zachs offers traditional fare but favors unique fun and delicious entrees. While the menus change seasonally Zachs breakfast menu has featured lemon buttermilk pancakes blanketed with fresh Alaskan blueberries the lunch menu features an Alaskan halibut Taco Salad and a longstanding dinner favorite is the grilled tenderloin topped with a superb Danish bleu cheese and bacon stuffed portabella mushroom in a red wine sauce. Restaurant Description Quietly tucked away upstairs at Sophie Station Hotel Zachs Restaurant is a favorite amongst the locals. A popular lunch stop for the business community of Fairbanks and an ideal setting for a special or intimate dinner Zachs is great for breakfast lunch or dinner. Zachs has something for everyone - wine enthusiasts enjoy Zachs 10 page wine list casual diners enjoy Zachs juicy buffalo burgers and locals and visitors alike come back again and again for Zachs now legendary New York Stea

Brewsters

Great Alaskan Spirits. Within walking distance of the hotel Brewsters features traditional casual restaurant fare salads burgers sandwiches appetizers soup and more.

The Express Room Lounge

Hours of Operation 7 days a week 5pm 11pm Days of Operation All days of the week Type of Food Served The Express Room Lounge features a fun array of appetizers as well as burgers sandwiches and more. Lounge and or Bar Description With the sophisticated rich tones of a classic study the newly remodeled Express Room Lounge is a great way to end the day. Intimate seating areas that include tables leather sofas and chairs are comfortably arranged for socializing or for quietly enjoying a glass of wine or tea while surfing the internet or reading a book from one of the nearby bookcases. Dine in the Express Room while you watch the big game or get caught up on the news of the day on the large plasma screen TV.

Area Attractions

Carlson Center

2.5 miles drive time 5 min

Chena Hot Springs Resort

18 miles

Eielson Air Force Base

25 miles Drive time 40min

El Dorado Gold Mine

20 miles to the property Drive time 25 min.

Fairbanks International Airport

1.5 miles to the property Drive time 2 min

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

5 miles to the property Drive time 8 min.

Fort Wainwright Army Base

6 miles to the property Drive time 10 min

Georgeson Botanical Gardens

2.75 miles to the property Drive time 7 min.

Ice Park

2.5 miles to the property Drive time 8 min.

Pioneer Park Formerly Alaskaland

1.75 miles to the property Drive time 5 min.

Regal Cinemas

2 miles to the property Drive time 6 min.

Riverboat Discovery

1.5 miles to the property Drive time 2 min.

Santa Claus House

15 miles to the property Drive time 20 min.

Tanana Valley Community College

5 miles to the property Drive time 10 min.

Tanana Valley Fair Grounds

6 miles to the property Drive time 10 min.

University of Alaska Fairbanks

2 miles to the property Drive time 5 min.

University of Alaska Museum of the North

3 miles to the property Drive time 8 min.

Alyeska Pipeline Service Company

4.5 miles to the property Drive time 10 min.

Boston Pizza

9 miles to the property Drive time 11 min.

Chilis Restaurant

10 miles to the property Drive time 12 min.

Famous Footware

10 miles to the property Drive time 12 min.

Fort Knox Gold Mine

30 miles to the property Drive time 40 min.

Fred Meyer East Store

10 miles to the property Drive time 12 min.

Fred Meyer West Store

1 block to the property Drive time 1 min.

Joannes Crafts & Fabrics

7 miles to the property Drive time 9 min.

Lowes Home Improvement

10 miles to the property Drive time 12 min.

Lynden Transportation

2 miles to the property Drive time 3 min.

Pogo Mine

100 miles to the property Drive time 2.5 min.

State of Alaska Offices

3 miles to the property Drive time 7 min.

Wal-mart

10 miles to the property Drive time 12 min.

Recreation

Fitness Center

Fitness Center facilities : Treadmill Stairmaster Bicycle Free Weights Hours of Operation: 24 hours Fitness Center Description:The new fitness center at Sophie Station Hotel provides a great - genuine - work out experience for guests who like to stay active and healthy while on the road. The fresh, energizing atmosphere combined with a variety of quality equipment offer the level of exercise and fitness that you're looking for while traveling. For guests who are interested in leaving the hotel for a workout, we offer discounted day-passes to Fairbanks' most popular clubs and gyms.