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Van Gilder Hotel

2.5 star property
Victorian hotel in historical district in Seward

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Classic architectural style with ornate paneling and chandeliers.
Guests can enjoy a unique stay in this room featuring a bear statue, a dining table, and a chandelier.
Stroll down the corridor, lined with framed artwork and a warm glow, to your cozy retreat.
Relax with a drink at the hotel bar, featuring a wooden countertop and comfortable stools.
Classic hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and pedestal sink.
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.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10
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
The current price is $223
$247 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17

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1 Queen - Shared Bath | Bathroom sink

1 Queen - Shared Bath

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Room

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment Annex

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex 1 Queen Bed

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

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2 Full Beds

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
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 - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Highliner Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Harbor Street Creamery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Thai Kitchen - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Van Gilder Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Seward with a stay at Van Gilder Hotel. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

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

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
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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

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
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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

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Van Gilder Hotel Seward
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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 4 minutes' walk from Alaska SeaLife Center.

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Van Gilder Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.2

Good

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

8/10

We had a good stay. The Van Gilder is a historic hotel with some age and issues, but was clean and relatively comfortable. The location was definitely the reason to stay here! It is within walking distance of everything in Seward, with amazing views of the water and downtown.
2-night trip

6/10

Really cool and historic building right in the middle of Seward. We walked every where. We stayed downstairs. The bathroom was fristrating. Recommend staying upstairs with a shared shower
2-night trip

6/10

The hotel is old and the floor is squeaky. We had to check in and out after and before the office hours. Feel bad for
1-night trip

6/10

It was not in as good shape as the pictures indicated. It was VERY hot and stuffy in our room. The water was cold, NO hot water at all. Electrical outlets would not hold a plug(an easy fix). Curtains do not completely cover windows. It was like outdoor camping with a toilet and sink.
1-night trip

10/10

Fantastic location and very friendly/helpful staff. Perfect place to stay while exploring Seward.
1-night trip

10/10

Nice, old historical hotel, well maintained, antique settings in rooms.
1-night trip

8/10

Very convenient location. Historic hotel.
2-night trip

10/10

A unique hotel and have a sense of history.
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful historic hotel. Wonderful atmosphere and parking was close by. Seward has a lot to offer. We stayed for two nights and loved the area.
Front of Hotel
Church on 4th St
Resurrection Bay
2-night trip

10/10

hotel was quaint, but old - had alot of history which was very interesting
2-night trip

8/10

Great location in downtown - cool historic hotel :)
2-night trip

10/10

Quint and historical building in an excellent location
2-night trip

10/10

Very cool haunted property 👻
1-night trip

8/10

Had charm. Staff very friendly, excellent location - a few steps away from the main shopping and dining street.
1-night trip

10/10

We loved the historic charm of this hotel. Everything we needed
1-night trip

4/10

The staff Was very gracious!
2-night trip

8/10

Love the endeavor to preserve this old hotel. While it a work in progress it is important to save a part of Seward history.
1-night trip

10/10

Bobby, front desk, from Arkansas, was, absolutely, superb!!!
7-night trip

8/10

It’s an older themed building. With coffee, tea, microwave, ref shared. Very close to dining and the bus stop
1-night trip

8/10

Great location. Hotel is an interesting place, if a little dated. Beds were comfortable, but the rooms could have been cleaner. We found a pubic hair on one of the beds and had an unexpected roommate (centipede). Aside from that, the location was great and the staff was excellent - very attentive. The coffee bar was a nice touch as well.
2-night trip

6/10

Just what we expected. Older building, beds where comfortable
2-night trip

4/10

Old hotel, n0 elevator, no heat
1-night trip

10/10

they are so friendly treat for us, we reach there early but check in is smoothly. the room is clearly. we feel very good.
1-night trip

8/10

Surprisingly comfortable.
1-night trip

10/10

This hotel is very old 108 years old but it is in very good condition and loved staying there however since it's old there is no elevator and it is 3 story high so lots of stairs
1-night trip