Juneau ยท Southeast: Juneau
Baranof Downtown
Dedicated March 10, 1939, as a six-story Art Moderne hotel, nine stories since 1970; formerly the Westmark Baranof.
- Built
- 1939Dedicated March 10, 1939, as a six-story hotel; nine stories since 1970.
- Style
- Art Moderne with Art Deco influences
- Architect
- D.M. McDonald (Seattle); contractor A.W. Quist (Seattle)
- Type
- Grand hotel
- Area
- Southeast: Juneau
- Credentials
- Inside a National Register historic district
The story
The Baranof was dedicated on March 10, 1939, as a six-story hotel, with more than 400 people attending. Records for the Juneau Downtown Historic District describe it as among the first structures in Alaska built entirely of reinforced concrete and the first to use a two-way concrete post-and-beam system. The main floor held a lobby, shops, a coffee shop, a lounge and banquet rooms. Three floors were added in 1970, taking it to nine stories, and the marquee was rebuilt close to its original design in 1985. It was formerly the Westmark Baranof and is now part of Best Western’s BW Signature Collection.
Good to know
- Address: 127 N Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801
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Last verified October 2026. Details change; confirm with the inn before you book.