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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Inviting Hotel in Barrow, Alaska

A The check-in time at our Barrow, Alaska hotel is 3:00 pm.
A The check-out time at the Top of the World Hotel is 11:00 am.
A Yes, the Top of the World Hotel has six ADA compliant rooms with accessible features. You can book the rooms on our website or request an ADA compliant room upon arrival. It’s best to reserve the room as early as possible to ensure availability.
A Yes, guests can enjoy the convenience of complimentary onsite parking at our Barrow, AK hotel. Vehicle plug-ins for winter months are available as well.
A Yes, the Top of the World Hotel provides a complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport. The shuttle timings are synchronized with flight arrivals at the Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport.
A Our exceptional team is always ready to cater to your needs. We have staff available at the front desk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A The size of rooms at our Barrow, AK hotel varies based on the type of accommodation. Our standard rooms have an area of approximately 250 sq ft, while the deluxe rooms are around 290 sq ft.
A Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at our mid-town hotel in Barrow, Alaska. We do, however, allow service animals. Please inform the hotel when making reservations that a service animal will be joining you during your stay.
A The accommodation rates at the Top of the World Hotel are based on the season, therefore we cannot give you a general overview of costs. But you can easily enter the arrival dates on our website for the best available rates.
A All prices, unless stated otherwise, are on a per-room-basis. Standard rooms are for a maximum of 4 people, ADA compliant rooms can accommodate a maximum of three people, and our deluxe rooms are for a maximum of 3 people.
A At the moment, this is not possible online without making two separate bookings. If you require two different categories, you can contact our hotel directly.
A Yes, guests can stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access during their stay at the Top of the World Hotel. Wi-Fi is available in rooms and public areas, and there’s a paid option for upgraded Wi-Fi as well.
A Table reservations aren’t necessary unless it’s for parties of 10 or more. Make your stay a bit more flavorful by grabbing a delicious bite at Niġġivikput, our onsite restaurant serving exquisite American cuisine.
A Niġġivikput is open from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm Monday through Saturday, and from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm on Sundays.
A All of the rooms at the Top of the World Hotel are non-smoking rooms. An outdoor smoking area is available for guests.
A Pillows in all guestrooms at the Top of the World Hotel are feather-free, and gluten-free meals may be available upon request at our restaurant. Please contact our restaurant with your special requests.
A Our rooms are cleaned daily. Any items left behind can be found in our front desk storage noted with a tag number and the date on which it was found. Please contact the hotel front desk for more information.
A At the Top of the World Hotel, we offer a Half-Day Tour and an approximately 4-5 hours long General Tour.
A Yes, you can book one of our Half-day or General Tours even if you’re not staying at the Top of the World Hotel.
A Yes, we now offer child rates for our General Tour.
A The General Day Tour takes you on a narrated drive through our community’s scenic and cultural sites. The tour includes a trip to the Inupiat Heritage Center and an exclusive Cultural Entertainment demonstration.
A Checking room availability is easy when you're booking your stay at the Top of the World Hotel. All you have to do is go to the reservations section of our website and enter the arrival and departure dates, along with the number of people in your party. In the next step, you will see if the room options are available.
A As soon as you have entered your travel dates, you will see our room options. You then have the choice to display all available rates by clicking on a room category.
A For each reservation, you can book up to 9 rooms online. If you require more rooms, please contact our front desk for more information on our Multi-Room Request information.
A You can book a stay for up to 4 persons per room and up to 9 rooms per reservation. If you require rooms for more people, please contact the hotel directly.
A If you provide your credit card only as a guarantee, we will not charge it, but will only place a hold for the amount by our credit card system.
A At the Top of the World Hotel, we accept only MasterCard and Visa credit cards.
A Yes, you can. When booking a stay without a credit card, we require a $500 deposit for incidentals, plus the full amount of entire stay upfront. It is best to call ahead of time for availability but walk-ins are fine. Any early checkouts will be refunded via check through our Accounting Department.
A A receipt will be provided upon checkout. We can email your receipt as well. For more information regarding reservations, please feel free to get in touch with us.
A In very rare cases, it may happen that you do not receive a booking confirmation due to technical issues, although you proceeded with the booking until the end and the amount has been reserved on your credit card. In this case, please contact the hotel, and we can re-send your confirmation.
A Yes, you can check-in without your reservation number by displaying your government-issued ID.
A If you wish to cancel a part of your reservation, please contact the hotel front desk.
A Yes, you can book multiple rooms with different occupancy while making your reservations at our Barrow, Alaska hotel.
A For the duration of the tour, you should definitely be on the lookout for a diverse variety of arctic wildlife, such as polar bears, snowy owls, arctic foxes, seals, and walruses. However, wildlife sightings are not always guaranteed.
A The Arctic Ocean is right outside the hotel, just a one-minute walk away.
A The iconic Whale Bone Arches are a quick one-minute walk from the Top of the World Hotel.
A Conveniently located in mid-town, our Barrow, AK hotel is just a short walk away from local restaurants. And if you wish to explore dining spots that are farther away, there are plenty of cab companies that will take you there for a small fee.
A We have a small gift shop located at our front desk, and there are two grocery stores two blocks away. There's also a local shop with a variety of souvenirs available across town.
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