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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 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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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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1 Queen - Shared Bath | Bathroom sink

1 Queen - Shared Bath

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Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Queen & 1 Twin

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

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2 Full Beds | Room amenity

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

Annex 1 Queen Bed

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment Annex

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

Classic Double Room

Highlights

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

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8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 1,000 reviews
The price is ₩195,747
₩217,279 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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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

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

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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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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Reviews

Van Gilder Hotel Reviews

6.2

Good

6.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.2

Eco-friendliness

5.4

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Bed
Building
Service staff
Historical
Shower
Booking
Bathroom
Furniture

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Coffee area was lovely
Karen, 2-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Recepcionist was very helpful
Jose Martin, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Don’t stay here

The staff wouldn’t answer the emergency line they gave me if there were any problems. The window wouldn’t lock and it was next to the sketchy alley and it was moldy!
1-night trip

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

2/10 Poor

We were really disappointed. The photos didn’t reflect the fact that the hotel outside paint is falling apart big time. The bed sheets had not been changed so we had to ask for them to be immediately changed. This has been done right away but we stayed with the bad feeling. On the positive side, shower water is perfectly warm, the hotel is quiet and it is great to be downtown. Overall at that night rate we would have expected much better.
Laure, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

4/10 Fair

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great location

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
Jette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a quaint old hotel with a lot of history. It doesn’t have some of the conveniences of newer hotels but was a great experience. Staff was very helpful
Mary, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Unique 1916 hotel near the historical downtown and across from the shuttle stop. Didn't like the flat pillows.
Debra k., 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Classic property but run down. Shared bathrooms
Amanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Character to the bulding
Cindy, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Old building, had some mold issues, covered up with strong cleaner. Towels and bed questionably not cleaned prior to our visit. Hot water's sparse, don’t shower during prime times to do so.
Paul, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

OK, not terrible, but extremely dated.

We needed a clean place with running water and electricity. This place worked. It's not glamorous by any stretch of the imagination but works for an overnight stay. Staff is super friendly and accommodating, there is a very nice sitting area with communal refrigerators. This property could use some renovation. With some TLC, this property could be a 5 star premium property. In its current condition, 2 stars is a stretch. Staff and reserved parking make it 3 stars.
Joshua, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel is old and rustic so elders know that there is no elevator and stairs are required.

4/10 Fair

This property is old and needs upgrading. The service needs improvement as well.
Ivy, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

We have stayed at the Van Gilder at various times over the years and we know to expect the basics. They keep the rooms clean and the staff is helpful and friendly. It's an old building with lots of history. The rooms are a little small without a lot of storage or places to hang stuff. The beds are comfortable and we always get a good night's sleep. The Van Gilder is in downtown Seward and it's easy to get to restaurants and shopping or visit the Sealife Center. All within easy walking distance.
Julia, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

The property might be old and have a good rating but the property is very poorly managed they don’t even clean the rooms there is a lot of dirt behind the cart they cover it with a curtain due to that dirt we felt so uncomfortable to complaint there is none the plug points don’t work it’s a horrible experience
KALYAN SUHRUD, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Old building, not clean enough, no elevator, small room, indifferent staff
Bowen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I liked that the property was of historic importance. However it is definitely not worth the value because the property upkeep is awful ☹️. The property management company should be ashamed of themselves for not bringing this property up to code and for not modernizing it to show off its historic features. The property has potential
Gwendolyn, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

,The place was so dirty that any place that a vacuum cleaner could not get to without moving the furniture, the carpet had so much dust on it, that it looked gray. It was supposed to be maroon. I would not recommend anyone stay here.
Sandy, 3-night trip