Top of The World Hotel

Our ocean view room at Top of the Hotel was facing the arctic. The delux room had a king bed and a sofa bed which covered for our family of 4 with kids. The unique feature of the room is the kitchenette having a microwave, sink, plates, cups and towels. We made use of the gift shop to buy essentials like soda, water and Advil. The restaurant food was delicious. The service at the front desk is warm and courteous. The front porch is a great area to be seated while you wait for the cab. They organize shuttle from and to the airport for guests. Overall, this hotel is the best place to stay in Barrow.

The Top of the World Hotel is a nice place to stay. Everything was clean, beds were comfortable, and the staff were attentive. The hotel shuttle is waiting at the airport for you when you arrive since there is only 1 flight in and out on most days. We did the polar plunge into the Arctic ocean, and they gave us nice certificates and patches for it. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again if we ever went back up.

Great location providing easy access to the beach. Made it easier to experience ( and take a dip in) the Arctic Ocean. Hotel restaurant offered both convenience and good food including reindeer soup. Short 10 min walk to the Heritage Center.

I can’t say enough about the friendliness of the hotel staff and the time they dedicated to conversation and teaching us about local culture, traditions, and the area in general. The hotel is nice and exceeds expectations in such a harsh climate, but the people make it a wonderful experience that I would recommend to anyone.

I stayed for a night this week. The location is unbeatable- right by the beach and Whale Bone Arch. The views are spectacular on a sunny day. It's a 3 minute drive from the airport. The website says they have a complimentary airport shuttle however a few days before I arrived I got an email from the hotel saying the shuttle was only for tour guests and I should book a taxi to get there. . Everywhere in town is within walking distance. Check in was quick and the recpetionist was friendly. My 1st floor room was big enough but was baking hot- just a little fan to cool it down and it wasn't working. The window was badly smashed too. They don't have blackout curtains which is bad when it doesn't get dark during the summer. It was so hot and light that I didn't sleep well. There is a small (very small) fitness room which is a nice touch. Gift shop was rather poor. On site restaurant is ok- closes at 8pm not 10pm as advertised though. Whilst everything this far north is expensive, nigh on $300 a night for this place is ridiculous and very poor value.

Hotels in Utqiagvik (Barrow) shouldn’t be judged by normal standards. Even though this would not be a 5-star place if plopped into a major city, it was fantastic. Being 100 yards from the Whale Bone Arch and the beach was wonderful. The seemingly everlasting dawn/dusk in the spring/fall create amazing colors. I spent a lot of time walking on the beach and taking pictures. Touch the water (and get a picture of it) and the hotel will give you a certificate. The restaurant was good, the staff were nice, and it was clean and comfortable. The airport shuttle was useful. On the other hand, my first night the window wouldn’t close completely (we like it cold). Also the WiFi didn’t work—it seemed like it may have never worked. If this is important, you may wish to call to see whether it’s actually available.