Ingra House Hotel is a budget-oriented lodging property in Anchorage, Alaska, offering private bedrooms with shared bathrooms and communal kitchen facilities. The property operates more like a private-room hostel than a conventional full-service hotel, making it particularly suitable for travelers who prioritize affordability, cleanliness and convenient access to central Anchorage.
Located approximately 0.8 miles from Merrill Field Airport, Ingra House provides practical accommodation for short visits, budget-conscious travelers and visitors who want to stay close to downtown Anchorage.
The property is also within reasonable walking distance of attractions such as the Anchorage Museum, Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall and other downtown destinations.
Overall Average Guest Rating: 7.9/10 (4.0/5)
Ingra House receives generally positive guest feedback for a budget property.
Guests frequently praise the cleanliness, helpful staff, shared kitchens and value for money. The availability of refrigerators inside guestrooms and communal cooking facilities adds convenience for travelers who want to prepare their own meals.
The main disadvantages involve shared bathroom arrangements, traffic and aircraft noise, limited front-desk hours and mixed opinions about the surrounding neighborhood.
The property is best suited to travelers who are comfortable with hostel-style shared facilities rather than those expecting the privacy and services of a conventional hotel.
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Clean guestrooms |
Clean shared bathrooms |
Helpful staff |
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Good value |
Free Wi-Fi |
Full-size refrigerators |
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Shared kitchens |
Free parking |
Laundry facilities |
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Close to downtown Anchorage |
Short drive to Merrill Field |
Mountain and city views in selected rooms |
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Secure entry |
Surveillance facilities |
Cleanliness is one of the property's strongest characteristics, with guest feedback frequently highlighting the condition of the rooms and shared facilities.
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Shared bathrooms |
Traffic noise |
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Aircraft noise |
Thin walls in some rooms |
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No air conditioning |
Basic room design |
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No breakfast |
No airport shuttle |
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Limited front-desk hours |
Mixed neighborhood feedback |
Guests wanting a private bathroom, extensive hotel facilities or a quieter setting may prefer a conventional hotel.
Ingra House primarily offers two room configurations.
Both categories provide private bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities and access to communal kitchens.
Maximum occupancy: Up to 2 guests
The Standard Room with one Double bed is the simplest accommodation option for solo travelers or couples.
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1 Double bed |
Shared bathroom |
Mountain/city views |
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Flat-screen television |
Full-size refrigerator/freezer |
Desk and chair |
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Free Wi-Fi |
Heating |
Portable fan |
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Blackout curtains |
Shared kitchen access |
This room is particularly practical for guests seeking an inexpensive private sleeping space while sharing kitchen and bathroom facilities with other travelers.
Bedding: 2 Twin/single beds
The Two-Twin Room provides separate beds for travelers who prefer not to share one Double bed.
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2 Twin beds |
Shared bathroom |
Mountain/city views |
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Flat-screen television |
Refrigerator |
Desk |
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Free Wi-Fi |
Heating |
Shared kitchen access |
This configuration is particularly useful for friends, colleagues or other travelers wanting separate sleeping arrangements.
The researched booking information also identifies a three-adult rate for this category, although the permitted occupancy should be confirmed before reservation.
The following comparison uses researched single-night prices for October 2026.
Research benchmark: October 20–21, 2026, for one night.
Most rates are based on a two-adult search unless otherwise specified.
All prices are shown in USD.
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Room Type |
Booking.com |
Booking.com Taxes / Charges |
Agoda |
Trip.com |
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Standard Room — 1 Double Bed |
+$12.54 |
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Standard Double Room — 2 Twin Beds |
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Important: The $199 Booking.com price was returned during a search for three adults, while the $104.50 Double-bed Room price was returned for two adults.
The two rates should therefore not be treated as directly comparable prices for the same occupancy.
For the standard two-adult search, the available pricing comparison is:
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Booking Platform |
Nightly Rate |
Approximate Total with 12% Tax |
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Trip.com |
$106.96 |
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Booking.com |
$117.04 |
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Agoda |
$117.04 |
The lowest researched price for the two-adult stay is $95.50 per night through Trip.com before tax.
Booking.com and Agoda both show approximately $104.50 before tax for the comparable accommodation search.
These prices are research benchmarks for the selected October stay, not guaranteed rates for every night of the month.
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Anchorage applies a 12% municipal room tax to qualifying short-term lodging.
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Tax Type |
Rate |
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Anchorage Municipal Room Tax |
12% |
Using the researched nightly prices:
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Base Price |
12% Room Tax |
Approximate Final Cost |
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$95.50 |
$11.46 |
$106.96 |
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$104.50 |
$12.54 |
$117.04 |
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$199.00 |
$23.88 |
$222.88 |
The researched Tripadvisor comparison also identified approximately $11.46 in tax for the Trip.com offer and $12.54 for the Booking.com and Agoda offers.
Final checkout totals may change depending on room type, occupancy, cancellation conditions and booking platform.
Municipality of Anchorage – Room Tax Information
No standard refundable damage deposit is prominently identified in the available property information.
Any additional deposit requirements should be checked during the reservation process.
Cancellation and prepayment conditions depend on the selected booking platform and rate.
The researched October comparison identified the following refundable options.
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Booking Platform |
Researched Cancellation Conditions |
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Booking.com |
Refundable before approximately October 19 |
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Agoda |
Refundable before approximately October 19 |
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Trip.com |
Refundable through approximately October 20 |
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Trip.com prepayment |
No prepayment required on the researched offer |
These conditions apply to the specific rates identified during research.
They should not be treated as permanent hotel-wide cancellation policies.
The conditions shown at the time of booking take priority.
No separate standard advance-booking fee is advertised.
No specific walk-in or spot-booking surcharge is publicly listed.
Room prices may vary according to availability and booking conditions.
Breakfast is not provided.
The property does not advertise a conventional complimentary breakfast service.
Instead, guests can use the shared kitchen facilities to prepare their own meals.
This arrangement can help reduce dining expenses during longer stays in Anchorage.
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Free Wi-Fi |
Free parking |
Shared kitchens |
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Laundry facilities |
Daily housekeeping |
Luggage storage |
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Non-smoking rooms |
Heating |
Accessible parking |
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Wheelchair-accessible facilities |
Outdoor furniture |
Fax/copying services |
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Shared bathrooms |
In-room refrigerators |
The shared kitchens and refrigerators are particularly useful for guests who want to purchase groceries and prepare food during their stay.
Ingra House does not advertise an extensive range of paid hotel facilities.
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Service |
Published Information |
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Parking |
Free |
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Breakfast |
Not provided |
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Airport shuttle |
Not available |
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Laundry |
Additional self-service charges may apply |
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Resort fee |
Not prominently advertised |
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Pet accommodation |
Not allowed |
The property's primary advantage is its straightforward accommodation rather than a large range of additional services.
Depending on the selected room category, facilities may include:
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Flat-screen television |
Digital TV channels |
Full-size refrigerator/freezer |
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Work desk |
Desk chair |
Heating |
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Portable fan |
Blackout curtains |
Free local calls |
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Telephone |
Free Wi-Fi |
Shared bathroom |
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Shared shower |
Towels |
Hairdryer on request |
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Shared kitchen access |
Air conditioning is not advertised.
Guests should account for this when planning warmer-season stays.
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Service |
Details |
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Nearest airport |
Merrill Field Airport — MRI |
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Distance |
Approximately 0.8 miles / 1.3 km |
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Typical drive |
Around 3 minutes |
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Airport shuttle |
Not available |
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Parking |
Free on-site |
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Accessible parking |
Available |
Ingra House is located relatively close to Merrill Field Airport, making it practical for travelers using the airport or visiting central Anchorage.
The property does not operate a complimentary airport shuttle.
Guests needing transportation should arrange a taxi, rideshare or other suitable local travel option.
Ingra House does not operate a conventional on-site restaurant or bar.
Instead, guests can prepare meals using the shared kitchens.
The hotel's location also provides access to dining options throughout the central Anchorage area.
Laundry facilities are available at the property.
Self-service laundry may involve an additional charge.
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Facility |
Availability |
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Guest laundry |
Available |
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Shared kitchen |
Available |
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In-room refrigerator |
Available |
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Daily housekeeping |
Listed |
Laundry and food-preparation facilities can be especially convenient for guests staying several nights.
The property does not provide the following leisure facilities:
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Swimming pool |
Hot tub |
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Fitness center |
Spa |
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Sauna |
Ingra House focuses on budget accommodation rather than recreational hotel amenities.
Ingra House does not advertise substantial meeting or conference facilities.
However, it offers several practical features for individual business travelers.
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Free Wi-Fi |
In-room desk |
Fax/copying facilities |
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Luggage storage |
Central Anchorage access |
Free parking |
The property is better suited to individual work-related stays than organized conferences or large business events.
Current hotel listings identify several accessibility features.
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Accessibility Feature |
Published Information |
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Wheelchair-accessible areas |
Listed |
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Accessible parking |
Available |
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Toilet grab rails |
Listed |
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Raised toilet |
Listed |
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Braille visual aids |
Listed |
Guests requiring particular accessibility features should confirm the exact room and shared-bathroom arrangements before booking.
Published property information identifies the following safety features:
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24-hour security |
Key-card access |
Smoke alarms |
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CCTV in common areas |
CCTV outside the property |
Fire extinguishers |
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Cashless payment support |
These facilities contribute to the property's secure-access arrangements.
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Policy |
Time / Requirement |
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Check-in |
2:00 PM–11:00 PM |
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Check-out |
By 11:00 AM |
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Minimum check-in age |
18 years |
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Front desk |
Approximately 8:00 AM–11:00 PM |
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Late check-in |
Subject to arrangement and availability |
Travelers arriving outside normal reception hours should arrange check-in beforehand.
Children are welcome.
Published booking policies indicate the following arrangements:
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Policy |
Details |
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Children |
Welcome |
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Existing bedding |
Children may use existing beds |
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Complimentary child stays |
One child per adult, up to age 17, may stay free using existing bedding |
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Rollaway/extra beds |
Not available |
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Cribs |
Not available |
Because the rooms are relatively compact and bathrooms are shared, families should confirm the permitted occupancy and sleeping arrangements for the selected room.
Pets are not allowed.
Service animals are permitted in accordance with applicable requirements.
No dedicated group-reservation program is prominently advertised.
The property is generally more suitable for smaller parties.
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Suitable Guest Type |
Accommodation Consideration |
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Solo travelers |
Private room with shared facilities |
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Couples |
Double-bed accommodation |
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Friends |
Two-Twin Room |
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Small groups |
Separate rooms where available |
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Budget travelers |
Shared kitchens and bathrooms |
Larger organized groups may find the compact rooms and shared bathrooms less convenient.
Ingra House does not provide restaurant service, but central Anchorage offers a range of dining options.
Guests can also purchase groceries and prepare meals using the property's shared kitchen facilities.
The communal kitchens are a practical benefit for travelers wanting to control food expenses during their stay.
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Attraction |
Approximate Distance |
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Merrill Field Airport (MRI) |
0.8 miles / 1.3 km |
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Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery |
0.6 km |
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Anchorage Museum |
1.0 km |
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Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall |
1.3 km |
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Alaska Railroad Depot |
1.4–1.9 km |
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William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center |
1.7 km |
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Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center |
1.7–1.8 km |
Ingra House provides convenient access to several central Anchorage attractions.
The Anchorage Museum and Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall are among the most accessible destinations for guests staying at the property.
Ingra House's strongest advantages are its relatively affordable accommodation, cleanliness and proximity to central Anchorage.
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Close to Merrill Field Airport |
Competitive October rates |
Positive cleanliness feedback |
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Helpful staff |
Free Wi-Fi |
Free parking |
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Full-size refrigerators |
Shared kitchens |
Laundry facilities |
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Close to downtown |
Practical for short stays |
Secure property access |
The property is particularly attractive to travelers who want a private sleeping space while using shared facilities to keep accommodation costs manageable.
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Shared bathrooms |
No breakfast |
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No airport shuttle |
No air conditioning |
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Traffic noise |
Aircraft noise |
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No swimming pool |
No fitness center |
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No restaurant |
Limited front-desk hours |
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Mixed neighborhood feedback |
The most important consideration is that bathrooms are shared rather than private.
This makes the property less suitable for travelers who expect the privacy and amenities of a conventional hotel.
Ingra House Hotel is most suitable for budget-conscious travelers who are comfortable with shared bathrooms and want affordable accommodation close to Merrill Field Airport and downtown Anchorage.
For one or two guests, the Standard Room with one Double bed is the most straightforward option.
For travelers who want separate beds, the Two-Twin Room offers a more suitable sleeping arrangement.
The researched October 2026 comparison identified Trip.com at approximately $95.50 per night before tax, compared with Booking.com and Agoda at approximately $104.50 for the comparable two-adult accommodation search.
Guests who want private bathrooms, complimentary breakfast, airport transportation or extensive hotel facilities may prefer a more conventional hotel.
Overall, Ingra House Hotel is a practical budget accommodation option near Merrill Field Airport (MRI) for travelers who prioritize affordability, shared kitchen facilities and access to central Anchorage over full-service hotel amenities.
Booking.com – Ingra House Hotel