Van Gilder Hotel

2.5 star property
Victorian hotel in Seward with free parking
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Van Gilder Hotel

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Reception
Front of property
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Lobby

Overview of Van Gilder Hotel

Reviews
6.2

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

308 Adams Street, Seward, AK, 99664
  • Popular LocationKenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center4 min walk
  • Popular LocationAlaska SeaLife Center4 min walk
  • Popular LocationSeward Boat Harbor18 min walk
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Room options

Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Apartment Annex

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Annex 1 Queen Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

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

2 Full Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

Seward

Located in Seward, Van Gilder Hotel is in the city centre and in the mountains. Seward Boat Harbor and Caines Head Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kenai Fjords National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. Alaska SeaLife Center and Thumb Cove State Marine Park are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 4 min walk
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 4 min walk
  • Seward Waterfront Park - 5 min walk
  • Seward Boat Harbor - 18 min walk
  • Mount Marathon - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 3 min drive
  • Woody's Thai Kitchen - 11 min walk
  • The Highliner Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • Ray's Waterfront - 2 min drive
  • Resurrect Art Coffee House Gallery - 1 min walk

About this property

Van Gilder Hotel

Historic hotel in the city centre
Consider a stay at Van Gilder Hotel and take advantage of an art gallery on-site, a shopping centre on-site and a library. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A free local area shuttle, a local area shuttle and express check-out
  • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Van Gilder Hotel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle up to 25 yards
  • Area shuttle
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Library
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1916
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 10 September and 14 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Van Gilder Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Van Gilder Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Van Gilder Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Van Gilder Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Van Gilder Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Seward, this historic hotel is steps away from Chugach Heritage Center and Seward Community Library & Museum. Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center and Alaska SeaLife Center are also within 5 minutes.

Van Gilder Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 356 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 356 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 356 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 356 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 356 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Bowen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old building, not clean enough, no elevator, small room, indifferent staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service was not great, carpet in the hotel room was very dirty. Was disappointed with my stay for the price I paid, not worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tak

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Over all it was comfortable and we had no problems or issues. The desk clerk was very nice and helpful. The only minus is that we thought the room could use some maintenance. The wallpaper was pealing in places and some odd old fixtures were left in the room, an old TV shelf, old curtain rod holders, and some things we couldn't identify - things that weren't removed when new ones were put in. But, like I say, we were comfortable and satisfied with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ella

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was supposed to stay two days but couldn’t even last two hours. I love to stay in historic hotels & I understand some of the nuances that come with it, but this place really, really needs an update on the interior. Lots of mildew, peeling wallpaper, water damage and electrical issues with our room in particular. But even just walking the halls you can smell/feel the discomfort of years of neglect. Please save your money and book elsewhere until this place is renovated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Sean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is an historic hotel but it wasn’t clean. Mold everywhere even in the toilets.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I tried to make a reservation and card declined. Received expedia notification that happened made different reservation and they stillcharged me. NOT HAPPY
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is old and rustic so elders know that there is no elevator and stairs are required.