Hotel Seward

2.5 star property
Victorian hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Dinner served, Fusion cuisine, al fresco dining
Dinner served, Fusion cuisine, al fresco dining
Reception
Reception
Executive Double Queen

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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221 5th Ave, Seward, AK, 99664
  • Place, Seward Waterfront Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alaska SeaLife Center
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(53 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
  • Partial ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

Historic Queen w/ Private Bath

7.4 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Living room
Laptop workspace
  • 14 sq m
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Cable channels
Living room
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Accessible)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Single Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

Historic 2 Twin w/ Shared Bathroom, No Elevator

Highlights

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

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
  • Seward Community Library & Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seward Boat Harbor - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cookery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Seward Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Breeze Inn Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Highliner Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Seward

Victorian hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 464 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gayla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed our stay, room was clean and comfy. Staff was helpful and we were able to check in a bit early.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was comfortable, including the mattress and pillows. Plenty of room for 2 adults and 2 teens. Front desk staff were warm and friendly. Had great recommendations for hikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Supunnee

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laneen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 Star service!

incredible and freindly staff eager to help. Seward was my favorite place of our entire Alaska trip!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber L

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice and in a great location. It was only a two min walk to all the restaurants and the Sealife Center. The room was very nice and clean and Paulette at the front desk was very nice and gave us some great restaurant recommendations. Would highly recommend this hotel and we will definitely stay here again the next time we visit
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciro, Sheridan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always very helpful, we stay there every year after tourist season. very convenient location. The web site had it as pet friendly, staff was very helpful and friendly about this issue Next morning they told us that other 3 reservations had similar problems, web site had made mistake Still place is clean and love the ladies that take care of the front counter. Highly recommend this place for small confortable and convenient location. Very close to Aquarium, restaurants and shopping
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was cute and clean (as pictured). The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location is optimal for visiting the Sealife Center, shopping, and dining options. It is a short walk to the waterfront. It is not located near the Seward boat harbor, but during peak season there is a trolley that stops near the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was conveniently located, quiet and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended

Good room in a vintage hotel. It added to the ambiance of our rustic Alaskan vacation. Perfect for a couples getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paulette who manages this hotel goes out of her way to provide the best customer service! She gave us great advice and even lent us bear spray to stay safe while hiking. All staff was great too. Hotel is in a good location and just a block away from a bunch of restaurants, the Sea Life Center, and the waterfront.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Geoffry

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Ok for a short stay. Cookery, the restaurant next door, is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Iris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was quite uncomfortable. Rooms cleanliness was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector, bradenton

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Restaurant closed for season.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard, Pendleton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good nights sleep and I enjoyed the stay they went above and beyond as I arrived late
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness
Would recommend it highly Very nice staff and awesome hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was clean and comfortable. It is within walking distance of downtown and the Alaska Sealife Center. I only interacted with the front desk staff and they were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALLISON LAMB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful remodel and the room was nice and clean. Had a great view in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025