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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.
Classic hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and pedestal sink.
Relax with a drink at the hotel bar, featuring a wooden countertop and comfortable stools.
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
$223 nightly
The total price is $247
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees

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Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Room

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Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Apartment Annex

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

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Located in an annex building
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  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Full Beds

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Private bathroom
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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
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  • 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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$249 total
Total includes taxes and fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
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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 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
  • Lowell Point State Recreation Site - 9 min drive - 4.5 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

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
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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
DONE

Transfers

    • Free bus station shuttle
DONE

Offsite

    • Free area shuttle within 25 yards
DONE

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

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Van Gilder Hotel Seward
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Van Gilder Hotel Hotel
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

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Bed
Building
Service staff
Historical
Shower
Bathroom
Booking
History

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Historic hotel in Seward.

Well located historic building in downtown Seward. Historic means no AC, small shower. Nice staff, sitting rooms with coffee and tea.
Eric, 2-night trip

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

4/10 Fair

Pillows are original to the room and this place is old!!!
Scott, 2-night trip

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

2/10 Poor

Dump

Needs to be painted, shower was not working, there was a bug in the bed Worse value
STUART, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Shabby.... not shabby chic

The building is falling a part - Peeling paint, crumbling walls, loose floor tiles, sticky carpet floors... The linens were clean but everything else was extremely shabby. One of our nights here we had no hot water and were unable to bathe
Kristina, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Overall very enjoyable

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
Rob, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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
cameron, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
russell, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Old and it shows almost everywhere

This place is a historical monument, but not kept up well at all. The outside walls and front steps are crumbling. The building next door looks to be condemned. Places in the interior show buckled walls. Most of the interior looks very old and shabby. Our second floor room took several minutes of running water before it would be hot. The faucet in our sink was very loosely attached. If you try to bend your head down near the sink you have to be careful not to hit the storage shelf above it. There is no elevator, so you carry your luggage up and down stairs if not on the first floor. Parking is a gravel lot a half block behind the building connected by a gravel alley, so there is no to surface where you can roll your luggage to or from your car. Either carry them or drop off in front and park later.
Front
Crumbling steps
Lack of maintenance
Buckled wall
Bernard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Hotel

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
Heather, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very cool haunted property 👻
Lynn, 1-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

4/10 Fair

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

8/10 Very good

Great historic hotel

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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