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The Hotel Captain Cook

The Hotel Captain Cook is a historic, elegant hotel in urban Anchorage, with declared wedding services and meeting and banquet space for ceremonies and receptions.

The Hotel Captain Cook is a hotel destination wedding venue in Anchorage, United States, hosting 600 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$25,000 (our estimate).

Guests
600 at dinner
Venue website
Rooms
557 rooms
Venue website
Cost
About US$25,000 for 80 guests
Aisle estimate
Getting there
ANC · about 15 min by car
Aisle estimate

About The Hotel Captain Cook

The Hotel Captain Cook is a historic, elegant hotel in urban Anchorage, with declared wedding services and meeting and banquet space for ceremonies and receptions.

Catering is handled in house, and accommodation options include Deluxe King Rooms and Junior Suites (each sleeping up to three) plus Deluxe Double Rooms for up to four guests.

The nearest airport is Anchorage (ANC), which we estimate at around 15 minutes away by road.

For catered events we estimate roughly USD 95 to 195 per head, though final pricing should be confirmed directly with the hotel on +1 907-276-6000.

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

Capacity

Seated dinner
600 guests
Smallest party taken
10 guests

Staying over

Rooms
557 rooms
Room types
3 listed

Money

A wedding for 80 guests
About US$25,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
Price
US$95 to US$195 per headAisle estimate

Getting there

Nearest airport
ANC, 15 min by carAisle estimate

The spaces

Event spaces
Banquet room
Reception indoors
Yes
Setting
Urban, historic, elegant

The place

Swimming pool
Yes
Sea view
Yes
Mountain view
Yes
Historic building
Yes

Food and drink

In-house catering
Yes
Bar on site
Yes

Venue highlights

  • Historic hotel with an elegant, urban setting in Anchorage
  • Meeting and banquet event space for wedding celebrations
  • In-house catering provided by the hotel
  • Three room types, including Deluxe Double Rooms for up to 4 guests

Costs and booking details

Getting there
ANC · about 15 min by carAisle estimate

Guests fly into ANC.

Direct line
(907) 276-6000

Answered by the venue in local hours.

Questions about the venue

Does the hotel host weddings?+

Yes. The Hotel Captain Cook declares wedding services, with details published at https://captaincook.com/banquets-events.

What event space is available?+

The hotel offers meeting and banquet space for wedding events.

Is catering provided on site?+

Yes, catering is handled in house by the hotel.

What guest rooms can we book for our party?+

There are Deluxe King Rooms and Junior Suites (up to 3 guests each) and Deluxe Double Rooms (up to 4 guests).

Which airport should our guests fly into?+

Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is the nearest airport, and we estimate the transfer takes around 15 minutes.

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Sources and booking notes

Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.

Venue wedding information

Sources for individual venue facts
  • Seated dinner: 600 guests

    “Whether you are gathering 10 guests or 600, the Hotel Captain Cook has the perfect space, from the 9,000 square foot ballroom, with glittering chandeliers, to the rooftop Quarter Deck.”
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  • Smallest party taken: 10 guests

    “Whether you are gathering 10 guests or 600, the Hotel Captain Cook has the perfect space, from the 9,000 square foot ballroom, with glittering chandeliers, to the rooftop Quarter Deck.”
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  • Rooms: 557 rooms

    “With 557 finely appointed rooms, including 94 suites, the Hotel Captain Cook offers a multitude of options to meet your needs.”
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  • Room types: 3 listed

    “Deluxe King Room”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Our catering department is available every step of the way to bring your vision to life.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “If you're stopping by for classic cocktails, wine, or dessert, we invite you to join us in the Crow's Nest bar and lounge.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Customize your event with one of our 14 meeting and conference rooms, ranging from a 288 square-foot library with fireplace to a 9,000 square-foot ballroom with street level access.”
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  • Setting: Urban, historic, elegant

    “Events from February 7, 2025 – November 14, 2025 – Hotel Captain Cook https://captaincook.com/events/ Anchorage Hotels Downtown Luxury Accommodations - Restaurants In Alaska Tue, 26 May 2026 17:25:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://captaincook.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cropped-windows-32x32.png Events from February 7, 2025 – November 14, 2025 – Hotel Captain Cook https://captaincook.com/events/ 32 32 Nerdvana Trivia Nights – Fridays at the Whale’s Tail https://captaincook.com/event/nerdvana-trivia-night-anchorage/2026-09-04/ Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0000 https://captaincook.com/?post\_type=tribe\_events&p=16848 Nerdvana Trivia Night Anchorage Nerdvana Trivia Nights at the Whale’s TailLooking for a fun night out with friends?”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Take a class, swim laps in the pool or indulge in a massage.”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “Located in the heart of downtown Anchorage, Alaska, every one of the Hotel Captain Cook’s 557 rooms and suites offer stunning views of the neighboring Cook Inlet or Chugach Mountains.”
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  • Mountain view: Yes

    “Located in the heart of downtown Anchorage, Alaska, every one of the Hotel Captain Cook’s 557 rooms and suites offer stunning views of the neighboring Cook Inlet or Chugach Mountains.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Since that time, only 315 hotels and resorts across America have been awarded this prestigious honor for preserving and maintaining their historic integrity, architecture and ambiance.”
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