Van Gilder Hotel

Victorian hotel in historical district in Seward

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Dates

December 2025

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January 2026

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Experience the charm of Van Gilder Hotel, a historic hotel in the city center. With an art gallery on site, shopping mall at your doorstep and library to get lost in, guests can connect with free WiFi and enjoy perks like self parking and an area shuttle.

Good

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Free parking

Main amenities (10)

Daily housekeeping
Free area shuttle
Free bus station shuttle
Library
Microwave in a common area
Refrigerator in a common area
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (4)

Daily housekeeping
Free self parking
Free area shuttle
Free toiletries

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Dec 3 - Dec 4

Tomorrow

Dec 4 - Dec 5

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

1 Queen - Shared Bath

Highlights

Heating

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

One Queen & 1 Twin

Highlights

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

2 Full Beds

Highlights

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Annex 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating

Located in an annex building

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Apartment Annex

Highlights

Heating

Private bathroom

Located in an annex building

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Heating

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$145 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 12 - Dec 13

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About the neighborhood

308 Adams Street, Seward, AK, 99664

What's nearby

Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Seward Community Library & Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Seward Waterfront Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Alaska SeaLife Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Seward Boat Harbor - 1 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 139 min drive
Free area shuttle
Free bus station shuttle

Restaurants

‪The Breeze Inn Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
‪Firebrand BBQ - ‬16 min walk
‪The Cookery - ‬3 min walk
‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬2 min drive
‪Highliner Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Van Gilder Hotel

When visiting Seward, Van Gilder Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 20 rooms
- Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
- Express check-out available
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM

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 staffed during limited hours
- 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
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking

Transfers

- Free bus station shuttle

Offsite

- Free area shuttle within 25 yards

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator

Traveling with children

Free local shuttle

What to do

Fishing nearby

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage

Facilities

Built in 1916
Library
Art gallery on site
Shopping mall on site
Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

Heating

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

Free WiFi

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 10 and May 14.

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Van Gilder

Van Gilder Hotel

Van Gilder Hotel Seward

Van Gilder Seward

Van Gilder Hotel Hotel

Van Gilder Hotel Seward

Van Gilder Hotel Hotel Seward

Frequently asked questions

Is Van Gilder Hotel currently open?

The property is closed between September 10 and May 14.

Are pets allowed at Van Gilder Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Van Gilder Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Van Gilder Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Van Gilder Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as fishing.

What's the area around Van Gilder Hotel like?

Van Gilder Hotel is in the heart of Seward, a short 4-minute walk from Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center and 5 minutes' walk from Seward Waterfront Park.