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Grand Aleutian Hotel
DUTCH HARBOR, ALASKA
Eight hundred miles southwest of
Anchorage on Unalaska Island in the heart of Alaska’s
Aleutian archipelago, The Grand Aleutian Hotel welcomes
you to the City of Unalaska and the International Port
of Dutch Harbor.
Whether your day takes you into
the icy waters of the Bering Sea, across the flank of
Makushin Volcano, or through a labyrinth of exotic
seabird colonies, you can always come home to “The
Grand.” Unwind in our lounge by the fire, dine in our
acclaimed Chart Room restaurant, and enjoy
well-appointed accommodations…as you prepare for the
next day’s adventure.
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Accommodations
With over one hundred well-appointed
guestrooms and suites, each with a spectacular,
expansive view of Margaret Bay, Ballyhoo Mountain,
or Unalaska Bay, The Grand Aleutian Hotel,
reminiscent of a European chalet, offers the
latest in-room amenities.
Guest rooms are available with your choice of one
king or two queen beds. Each large Alaska-sized
guest room is equipped with a full bath, voice
mail, built-in hair dryer, extra vanity and sink,
cable television and HBO, in-room coffee maker,
and a desk with modem access. Our two suites
additionally feature wet bars and refrigerators.
Accessible rooms are also available.
Throughout the common areas and guestrooms, the
works of local and regional artists capture Alaska’s
landscape and depict its rich culture and
heritage.
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Guest Services
For those wishing to pamper themselves, The
Grand Aleutian’s friendly staff will be happy to
arrange appointments with one of the hotel’s
massage therapists.
It is the goal of the management and staff to
provide personal service of the highest standard:
from facsimiles to photocopies, and free airport
transportation. Our goal is to assist your every
need to ensure a successful, comfortable, and
productive stay.
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Dining
The icy waters of the Bering Sea provide a
bounty for our chefs in creating unique recipes with
an international flair. A sumptuous feast is
prepared every Wednesday night for the traditional
Seafood Buffet featuring local catch such as king
crab, halibut and salmon.
An elaborate Sunday Brunch is a local favorite and
every Friday night during the summer a BBQ is staged
on the deck overlooking Margaret Bay.
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Restaurant and Lounges |
Margaret Bay Café
7:00am - 3:00pm
An airy, casual-dining restaurant
overlooking the harbor, it offers an upscale
breakfast and lunch menu. A buffet is featured
Monday thru Friday from 11:00am - 2:00pm.
Cape Cheerful Lounge
5:00pm - 12:00am
Features a cozy fireplace, live
entertainment, and summertime BBQ’s on the
adjacent deck.
Chart Room Restaurant
6:00pm - 11:00pm
An elegant, jewel-toned dining room
serving world-class cuisine with a panoramic view of
Margaret Bay. Three large dormers with chandeliers
provide a dramatic introduction to one of Alaska’s
finest restaurants. Wednesday nights are the
legendary Seafood Buffet. The sumptuous Sunday
Brunch is another “can’t miss” dining
experience. Reservations strongly recommended for
both brunches
Internet Café
Opening Soon!
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History
An output for American forces during World
War II, the Margaret Bay site was declared a
National Historic Landmark in 1985. In May of
1993, it made history of another sort when its new
landmark hotel - the first of its kind in the
Aleutian archipelago - opened its doors to
adventure-seeking travelers.
The Grand Aleutian was the brainchild of former
UniSea, Inc. President Dick Pace. His vision
evolved into a striking red-roofed, three-story
reality built through the combined efforts and
cooperative spirit of the architect, contractors,
and Unalaska community.
It was a bold step to build a 112-room hotel “in
the bush,” and the Grand Aleutian’s exterior
makes a bold statement. Sympathetic to the native
architecture, the hotel’s driftwood-hued wood
siding meshes with the local landscape. The
contrasting roof echoes the peaks of the Aleutian
range; the roof’s dormers give the hotel its
inviting lodge appearance.
Inside the hotel, a dramatic three-story lobby
greets hotel guests with a massive stone fireplace
and a larger-than-life “fiber mural” by
renowned artist Nancy Taylor Stonington. Winding
past the fireplace, the main staircase leads to
the intimate second-floor lobby where comfortable
chairs and a roaring fire invite guests to relax
with a good book.
Include a visit to historical and cultural sites
such as Holy Ascension Cathedral - the oldest
Russian Orthodox Church in North America. |
Activities
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Tour Packages
Comprehensive Birding, Ferry & Fly,
and Sport Fishing tour packages are available for
your convenience.
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Sport Fishing
Join us in “Halibut Heaven”
Come fish the richest waters on earth, where
the Pacific Ocean meets the Bering Sea, and The
Grand Aleutian Hotel offers daily halibut charters
from May 15th through September 15th.
Local skippers share their favorite fishing grounds
and offer tips on how to fight with 50 lb. “chickens’
and 200+ lb. “barn doors.”
Charters average 7-8 hours, including travel time to
the various fishing holes, where the depths range
from about 80’ to 250’. The boats vary in length
from 30-43’ and are licensed to carry from 6-12
passengers. All vessels are equipped with a cabin
area, restroom, and safety equipment; skippers
provide all rods, tackle and fighting belts. Of
course, you’ll want to enter the Unalaska World
Record Halibut Derby and try to break the IGFA
Certified All-tackle Pacific Halibut World Record @
459 lbs… If you do it’s worth $100,000.
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Boats
The boats vary in length from 30-43’
and are licensed to carry from 6-12 passengers. All
vessels are equipped with a cabin area, restroom,
and safety equipment.
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Fish Processing
Fish Processing is not included in the
package pricing for our “Halibut Heaven” 2002
rates.
Fish processing is available at an additional cost
for all sport fishing packages. A local company will
meet your charter dockside to process your catch
including cleaning, filleting, vacuum packaging,
freezing, and boxing at approximately $1.40-$1.50
per pound. Arrangements can be made to have the
boxed product delivered to the airport/hotel on the
day of your departure.
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Please Note
Due to occasional adverse weather
conditions, your charter may be delayed or cancelled.
Our policy is as follows: 100% refund if the boat does
not fish due to weather.
Group discounts are available.
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Fishing Guides
All Halibut Fishing is guided.
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Equipment
All vessels are equipped with a cabin area,
restroom, and safety equipment.
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Safety Features
All vessels are equipped with a cabin area,
restroom, and safety equipment.
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Local Activities |
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Archaeological Digs |
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Back-Country Adventures |
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Bird Watching |
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Bicycling |
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Cultural & Historical
Sites |
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Hiking/Land Use Permits |
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Hiking/Trail Guides |
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Island Tours |
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Kayaking |
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Marine Tours |
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Photo Safaris |
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Sport Fishing/Halibut |
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Sport Fishing/Salmon |
You may even have the opportunity to
view Stellar sea lion, harbor seal, sea otter, harbor
porpoise, Dall porpoise and Orcas.
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