Hotel Seward

2.5 star property
Historic hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Executive Double Queen
Dinner served, Fusion cuisine, al fresco dining
Dinner served, Fusion cuisine, al fresco dining
Reception
Family House, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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221 5th Ave, Seward, AK, 99664
  • Seward Waterfront Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Alaska SeaLife Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Seward Boat Harbor
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Historic Queen w/ Shared Bathroom, No Elevator

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Cable channels
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Queen Handicap

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive King

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Queen Economy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Historic 2 Twin w/ Shared Bathroom, No Elevator

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
3 bedrooms
Cable channels
Living room
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Historic Queen w/ Private Bath

7.4 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Living room
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Double Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Living room
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Single Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Living room
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Family House, 3 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
Blackout curtains
3 bedrooms
Detached private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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, Fifth Avenue Bistro & Bar, serves Fusion cuisine and is open for dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free train pick-up service. .In proximity to this Seward hotel you'll find Kenai Fjords National Park.

What's nearby

  • Seward Waterfront Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seward Boat Harbor - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Lowell Point State Recreation Site - 9 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Breeze Inn Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Firebrand BBQ - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Highliner Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cookery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Seward

Historic hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A cruise ship terminal shuttle, A train station pick-up shuttle and A train station drop-off shuttle are free. The historic Hotel Seward also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Seward hotel is smoke free.

  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel Seward offers 58 accommodations with blackout curtains. Televisions come with 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 request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free train station pick-up shuttle from 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Free cruise terminal shuttle
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Fifth Avenue Bistro & Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 and fishing. You can also find boat tours.

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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1032 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Roleeta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel is very convenient in downtown, the staff was very helpful, although management seems disorganized. The building is historic yet recently updated and comfortable. Our stay was very nice and i would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lise Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was little slow with only one front desk agent. She was friendly and efficient. Room was clean, decent-sized, and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haruno, Pebble Beach

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARILYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with a great location. Everywhere is walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debralyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice - the property was nice! We usually stay at the military resort - I will be checking availability here first from here on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Great location. Clean. I’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, walkable distance to restaurants and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Sew
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Artur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Took three hours to get the room. Finally got the keys at around 7pm. The staff did not look to much bothered from this delay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

jorge

Travelled with partner
The creaks on the upper floor makes it impossible to sleep. The historic section is noisy, terribly noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing! The hotel is beautiful! And accommodating is an understatement. They have shuttle service and will hold your bags so you can enjoy Seward before check in and after checkout. 5 stars all around!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were accommodating, however when the train arrives at 11.30 and the check in time is 4 pm and it is very often wet, it can be a long wait. The room was comfortable even though a bit too warm. The bar and restaurant were very good. Over all a positive and enjoyable stay. Great hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Soldotna

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super quaint, comfortable, and clean! Wonderful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly check-in person. Charming hotel. Extremely clean. Room was spacious and comfortable…
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shubham

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never recommend this property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable clean rooms with friendly staff in walkable downtown location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

JoDee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. The staff was so nice . Good location. The negative was how noisy the rooms could be due to the guests slamming doors. It is an old hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025