Aspen Hotel, Soldotna

Aspen Hotel - Riverside Soldotna hotel with 63 pet-friendly rooms and fishing amenities

Located along the Kenai River banks, this 2-star Soldotna hotel features 63 updated rooms with microwaves, refrigerators, and complimentary WiFi. Aspen Hotel offers a fitness center, weekly housekeeping service, and a business center accommodating up to 35 people. The rooms include Italian Tarocco bath products, flat-screen TVs, and coffee makers, with select suites providing sofa beds. Dog-friendly accommodations welcome pets up to 35 pounds (maximum 2 dogs per room) for a nightly fee. A boardwalk hugs the river, providing direct access for salmon fishing, while an indoor swimming pool offers year-round recreation. The property sits near downtown Soldotna, within 0.5 miles of restaurants including McDonald's, Starbucks, and Pad Thai Cafe.

Pros

Riverside boardwalk with direct Kenai River fishing access

Dedicated freezer storage for caught fish

Dog-friendly rooms available with specific pet amenities

Complimentary Heritage Coffee bar in lobby

Cons

12.5 miles distance from Kenai Municipal Airport

Weekly housekeeping service only