Accommodation
The 21st Alaska Bird Conference will be held at the Marriott Anchorage Downtown.
“Positioned just five miles from the Anchorage Airport in Alaska, and near the Anchorage train station, Marriott Anchorage Downtown boasts an enviable location in downtown Anchorage. Whether awaiting your cruise ship at the nearby port, attending a conference in downtown Anchorage or exploring the Alaskan countryside, our Anchorage hotel near the train station offers spacious rooms for a relaxing stay in Alaska. Picturesque city and mountain views will greet you when you rise and plush beds facilitate a restful sleep. Begin your morning with a freshly brewed cup of coffee and a buffet breakfast at our Cafe Promenade, also open for dinner, and take advantage of free Wi-Fi throughout our hotel in downtown Anchorage, Alaska. Offering valet parking, our hotel is home to six event venues, a fitness center and an indoor pool. Our location within walking distance of the bus and train station makes getting around the city a breeze. Join us at Marriott Anchorage Downtown for a successful stay in Alaska.”
The Marriott Anchorage Downtown hotel offers government per diem rates and has a discounted conference rate of $229 plus tax for 10 rooms. Rooms at this rate must be booked for the four nights of the conference (December 7-10). To request rooms with this rate, use this link. Student travel funds are available (see the Student Assistance page). Need other financial assistance to attend the conference? Send us an email and we’ll see what we can do.

The Alaska Bird Conference has also been given a block of rooms at the Clarion Suites Anchorage Downtown, 1110 West 8th Avenue. Reserve your room online with the link below or call the hotel directly. *See below for terms.
Group Name: Alaska Bird Conference
Group Number: TX36L5
Reservation link: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/TX36L5
*All rooms MUST be booked before Sunday, Nov 29, 2026. After this date, the group room block is released to the general public and you will no longer have access to the special group rate.
Have questions about the conference? Contact us at akbirdconf@gmail.com.
