We stayed in 24 different properties during August 2023 on a driving trip from Minnesota to Alaska. Our primary criteria for evaluating a lodging property include cleanliness, sleep quality, price given the season, ease of luggage transfer and use, and wireless speed and security. Other plusses would include location and view, breakfasts, and availability of restaurants close by. We don’t watch TV so can’t tell you about the quality of service. Lodging prices at Hidden Valley are substantially below other establishments in Whitehorse. The property is located a bit west and north of Whitehorse, but easy to find. It probably takes about ten minutes to get to downtown Whitehorse from the property. There are several rooms on the second floor of the house, each with its assigned full bathroom. Ours was immediately adjacent to our bedroom. Our room was well-furnished with two single beds. While there is a relatively high stairway from the parking area to the entry porch, and the room was on the second floor, there was no problem moving luggage because a strong young staff member offered to do it for us. There are no restaurants in the immediate vicinity. We drove into Whitehorse for dinner. The breakfast was very good—better than you could have gotten in a restaurant. It featured an omelet followed by a crepe, all made to order as people arrived for breakfast. Our breakfast companions were interesting, and we had stimulating conversations with them before we needed to go. I would rate this among the 6 best places we stayed on the trip, based on the total experience. The price was very good relative to alternatives and the value of the stay. The lodging was good—probably equal to the average of places we stayed. The experience and ambience were excellent and one of the high points of the trip. So, you have to ask yourself what you’re looking for. If it’s just lodging for the night, then you might decide to stay based on price alone. Otherwise, there are probably more comfortable alternatives at a substantially higher price. If you’re looking for the opportunity for a more local experience along with the chance of meeting and talking in-depth with more interesting travelers, this is worth booking. We’d definitely stay here again.
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