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Van Gilder Hotel

2.5 star property
Victorian hotel in historical district in Seward

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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 parking
  • Free WiFi

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 $226
$251 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 Queen - Shared Bath | Bathroom sink

1 Queen - Shared Bath

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

One Queen & 1 Twin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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2 Full Beds | Room amenity

2 Full Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment Annex

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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$179 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
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About the neighborhood

Map
308 Adams Street, Seward, AK, 99664

What's nearby

  • Seward Community Library & Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Seward Waterfront Park - 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 Cookery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Seward Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Highliner Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mudd Hutt - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Le Barn Appetit Inn & Creperie - ‬7 min drive

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

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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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
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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
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Free bus station shuttle
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Offsite

    • Free area shuttle within 25 yards
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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 fire extinguisher and 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 Alaska SeaLife Center and 5 minutes' walk from Seward Waterfront Park.

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Reviews

Van Gilder Hotel Reviews

6.2

Good

6.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.4

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Location
Bed
Building
Service staff
Historical
Shower
Booking
Bathroom
Furniture

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, friendly staff.
William, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Location was great
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful and professional staff made our stay easy and enjoyable. Great location.
Verified

6/10 Good

Bathroom was clean. If you just need a place to stay, this place gets the job done. Staff was friendly. Needs some updates, but I was safe and slept peacefully.
Jasmine, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very professional, friendly staff
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

The history was interesting.
Carol, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

perfect location, old historic building

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.
Holly, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Interesting, historic hotel. Beds were extremely comfortable! No elevator. Great location - close to shops, restaurants and the water.
sherri, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The hotel is dated with part of the charm being haunted for those into that. My wife didn't like the haunted part and we both would have appreciated things more maintained. The location was awesome, with walking access to the best restaurants and water.
Derek, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Very convenient location. Historic hotel.
Valerie, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

4/10 Fair

Use this hotel as a last resort.

This hotel will do in a pinch and that was what we were in. The bed and pillows were comfortable. The TV was good. The WiFi was good. The water pressure was terrible at the sink and almost non-existent at the shower.
David, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The Haunted Hotel

The Van Gilder gave me spooky Haunted vibes but I thought it was great as an experience because of the hauntedness. It would have been better if I was able to check in early and check out later so I didn’t have to carry my bags around Seward. Overall conveniently located lower end of town. Very close walk to waters edge, aquarium, coffee shop and other restaurants and stores. Also the Free Shuttle stop #9 is just outside and across the street.
Kelsi, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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

6/10 Good

liked interior decor. very historic. outside looked like it was decaying at places. no elevator and no breakfast. the lock on the door at our room was very hard to open with the key.
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

The staff Was very gracious!
Cal, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Very dilapidated old hotel with peeling paint inside and out. Creepy old windows without screens. Ran out of hot water during a short shower. The staff were very nice
Verified

8/10 Very good

This historic hotel was absolutely amazing!! It is an older building and the furnishings and rooms do reflect it, but we had a phenomenal stay. The area around the hotel was convenient to the water, shops, food, and transportation. It’s easily walkable and enjoyable to explore the town.
Taylor, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Historic Place

The place is old, but that fact should not discourage. Staff were friendly, rooms were clean, bed was fabulous! Walking distance to an awesome restaurant and harbor. We stayed for another night!
Katheryn, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The Hotel is old and historic and has a lot of potential. The room we were assigned initially was a two bedroom suite with a shared bath, however, the set up was strange and the shared bath was a sink in one bed room and a toilet and shower in the other bedroom, not a good set up when traveling with 4 adults. Sash, the reception lady was very nice and moved our rooms. The new rooms were cozy but the tv was mounted behind the bed, so you really couldn’t watch tv if you were lying in bed. We loved the history of the hotel and the location, but not sure we would stay again.
Christine, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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