Hotel Seward

2.5 star property
Victorian hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
November 2024
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Photo gallery for Hotel Seward

Bar (on property)
Exterior
Executive King
Food and drink
Aerial view

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
221 5th Ave, Seward, AK, 99664
  • Seward Community Library & Museum
    2 min walk
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center
    2 min walk
  • Chugach Heritage Center
    3 min walk
  • Seward, AK (SWD)
    6 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Double Queen

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
3 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Historic Queen w/ Shared Bathroom, No Elevator

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Portable fan
3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Portable fan
3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Queen Handicap

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Portable fan
3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive King

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Portable fan
3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Queen Economy Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Portable fan
3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Historic 2 Twin w/ Shared Bathroom, No Elevator

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Portable fan
3 bedrooms
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Historic Queen w/ Private Bath

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Portable fan
3 bedrooms
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Double Queen

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Portable fan
3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Single Queen

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Portable fan
3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Family House, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Pillow-top bed
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Seward

Hotel Seward puts you in the heart of Seward, within steps of Seward Community Library & Museum and Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. Highlights at this historic hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Ms. Genes Place, serves fusion cuisine and is open for dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and coffee/tea in a common area. .In proximity to this Seward hotel you'll find Kenai Fjords National Park.

What's nearby

  • Seward Community Library & Museum - 2 min walk
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 2 min walk
  • Seward Waterfront Park - 3 min walk
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 5 min walk
  • Seward Boat Harbor - 20 min walk

Getting around

  • Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Highliner Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cookery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Woody's Thai Kitchen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Harbor Street Creamery - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel Seward

Victorian hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and a meeting room are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 603 square feet (56 square metres) and includes a conference centre. The historic Hotel Seward also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Seward hotel is smoke free.

  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 603 sq ft of conference space
  • 56 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Seward offers 58 accommodations with iPod docking stations and portable fans. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Ms. Genes Place

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (603 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Seward
Seward Hotel
Hotel Seward Hotel
Hotel Seward Seward
Hotel Seward Hotel Seward

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Seward?

Hotel Seward offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Seward?

Yep, Hotel Seward has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Seward?

Yep, Hotel Seward is a short 3-minute walk from Seward Waterfront Park. Fun beach activities include kayaking, sailing and fishing. You can also find boat tours.

What makes Hotel Seward a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and couples dining, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Seward.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Seward?

No, Hotel Seward does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Seward?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves fusion cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Seward?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Seward?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Seward Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 396 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Balasubramaniam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just open the room and we don’t like shared women and men bathroom (don’t mention) when I booked so we didn’t stayed hotel if you’re going to refund it’s better option. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute and Charming
The staff were wonderful and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

MADHAVAN

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing to like about this property is its location close to Resurrection Bay. Enjoyed our walk there and spending time. Nothing else is convenient. The property is pretty run down. In the first room we were offered (room122) there was collection of some dirt in the bathtub that had not been cleaned. The windows were opened and couldn't be closed back and very unsafe as this room is on the first floor and the windows opened into an ally way. Later we found some water was bubbling up into the bathtub from below while we waited for another room to be allotted. We were given another room (room 121) despite my request for a room in 2nd floor as we felt unsafe staying in first floor room where the windows had stayed open. We were promised this room would have all these issues addressed. The bathtub was clean and o.k in the new room but the windows were still had been opened out. I couldn't close the window. Asked the front desk person for help and he came with a set of tools and closed the window with the help of those tools. The room was quite small and no comfortable furniture to sit (there were no chairs or any furniture with arm rests). Finally there was only one small piece soap in the room for the two of us who would be staying for 2 nights. This had to be used for both bath and washing our hands. When I requested the front desk for more soaps, I was offered 2 more tiny pieces of soap.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Howard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bar is open only six days a week.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James E

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Location, Definitely a classic "Historic" hot
We had a room in the "historic" (old) building with a private bath. It was "historic," but well-maintained and clean. The room was small and the bath was very small...but we preferred that over using the bathrooms down the hall (worth the extra $$ to us). We had an issue with our reservation and the front desk did all they could to not provide us with a receipt when asked for - since we had booked through a 3rd party vendor. We tried again the next day, but the response was the same (they ARE consistent). BUT, in their defense, they DID make the situation right and all ended well (although we weren't notified of the correction, we only saw it on our credit card bill). There's a nice charm to the hotel that reflects its age and historic place in Seward. The mounted taxidermy throughout the lobby added a definite "outdoorsy" vibe to the place. Great location with restaurants and shops within walking distance. Need a shuttle/car to get to the dock for cruises.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Regina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in Seward. Older hotel but rooms were nice. Walls are thin. Great for a one or two nighter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brigette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the onsite restaurant. Excellent food and exceptional service with such a tiny operation. Our room was comfortable though not very quiet. It would benefit from more lighting and options to hang clothes or towels. Staff was warm and friendly. Shuttle driver to our bus pick up was also very helpful. Housekeeping did freshen towels as expected but did not remake bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, nice room with fairly comfortable beds, bathroom nice size and well appointed. All the staff were extremely nice and helpful except one, which we could have figured she was having a bad evening but it happened two evenings so not sure what accounted for the attitude. Maybe because we were from texas and we are too friendly for some people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

??

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I spend a great time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Praveen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Subhadra

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shared bathroom feature in a hotel is not a good idea.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Beth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Great location, near the lovely river walk trail and in the heart of downtown, even walkable to the port for a boat trip into Kenai National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with group
The young lady from Jamacia was awesome! She was very pleasant and so friendly! The whole staff was very nice. Our room was very comfortable! Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel. Lots of interesting decorative touches like old pictures on the walls and animals in the lobby. Thin walls (as to be expected in an old hotel) and not a ton of extra room to move around in but overall comfy. Good location for the downtown bars/restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Just ask not to have room2- by the bar, elevator and ice machine- loud. We got the short stick because it seems like the other rooms might be better
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024