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Van Gilder Hotel

2.5 star property
Victorian hotel in Seward with free parking

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Van Gilder Hotel

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Reception
Front of property
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Lobby

Overview of Van Gilder Hotel

Reviews
6.2

Popular amenities

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Explore the neighborhood

Map
308 Adams Street, Seward, AK, 99664
  • Popular LocationKenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center4 min walk
  • Popular LocationAlaska SeaLife Center4 min walk
  • Popular LocationSeward Boat Harbor18 min walk
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Room options

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1 Queen - Shared Bath | Bathroom sink

1 Queen - Shared Bath

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment Annex

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Located in an annex building
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Located in an annex building
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Full Beds | Room amenity

2 Full Beds

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Seward

Located in Seward, Van Gilder Hotel is in the city center and in the mountains. Seward Boat Harbor and Caines Head Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kenai Fjords National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. Alaska SeaLife Center and Thumb Cove State Marine Park are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 4 min walk
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 4 min walk
  • Seward Waterfront Park - 5 min walk
  • Seward Boat Harbor - 18 min walk
  • Mount Marathon - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 3 min drive
  • Woody's Thai Kitchen - 11 min walk
  • The Highliner Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • Ray's Waterfront - 2 min drive
  • Resurrect Art Coffee House Gallery - 2 min walk

About this property

Van Gilder Hotel

Historic hotel in the city center
Consider a stay at Van Gilder Hotel and take advantage of an art gallery on site, a shopping mall on site, and a library. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, an area shuttle, and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Van Gilder Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 25 yds
  • Area shuttle
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Library
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1916
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 10 and May 14.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Van Gilder Hotel Seward
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Frequently asked questions

Is Van Gilder Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Van Gilder Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Van Gilder Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Van Gilder Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Van Gilder Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Seward, this historic hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Seward Community Library & Museum and Seward Boat Harbor. Chugach Heritage Center and Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center are also within 5 minutes.

Van Gilder Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 356 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 356 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 356 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 356 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 356 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Bowen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old building, not clean enough, no elevator, small room, indifferent staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service was not great, carpet in the hotel room was very dirty. Was disappointed with my stay for the price I paid, not worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tak

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Over all it was comfortable and we had no problems or issues. The desk clerk was very nice and helpful. The only minus is that we thought the room could use some maintenance. The wallpaper was pealing in places and some odd old fixtures were left in the room, an old TV shelf, old curtain rod holders, and some things we couldn't identify - things that weren't removed when new ones were put in. But, like I say, we were comfortable and satisfied with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ella

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was supposed to stay two days but couldn’t even last two hours. I love to stay in historic hotels & I understand some of the nuances that come with it, but this place really, really needs an update on the interior. Lots of mildew, peeling wallpaper, water damage and electrical issues with our room in particular. But even just walking the halls you can smell/feel the discomfort of years of neglect. Please save your money and book elsewhere until this place is renovated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Sean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is an historic hotel but it wasn’t clean. Mold everywhere even in the toilets.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I tried to make a reservation and card declined. Received expedia notification that happened made different reservation and they stillcharged me. NOT HAPPY
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is old and rustic so elders know that there is no elevator and stairs are required.

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Comfortable Beds
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.5