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Hotel Seward

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

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

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

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3 bedrooms, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family House, 3 Bedrooms

Family House, 3 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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3 bedrooms, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Historic Queen w/ Private Bath

7.4 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Executive King

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

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3 bedrooms, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Historic Queen w/ Shared Bathroom, No Elevator

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

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Deluxe Queen Economy Room

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

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3 bedrooms, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Accessible)

Highlights

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

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3 bedrooms, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Deluxe Single Queen

Deluxe Single Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Historic 2 Twin w/ Shared Bathroom, No Elevator

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 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
  • ‪Firebrand BBQ - ‬18 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 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.

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. 462 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1000 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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check-in, great advice on eating out in the area. Cute rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the Hotel Seward. A historic property that has been nicely renovated. The location was wonderful, within a short walk to the waterfront, restaurants, shops, and the Alaska Sealife Center. The hotel was VERY clear about this on their website. Some of the older parts of the hotel use a SHARED bathroom. They tell you which rooms do and do not have this. However, there were people coming in and acting like it was a big surprise and trying to get a room with a private bath. CHECK before you go if this is important to you. Also, they do not have a complimentary breakfast. Make note of that. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They provide a shuttle service to spots around Seward. This was important and helpful to us as we arrived by train and departed on the cruise ship. They accommodated all those needs. We would recommend the Hotel Seward.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
convenient but room not ready at check- in time. Part of the base board heating had been dislodged and on the floor unattached.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor, Anchorage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here. Clean and quiet. Close to all the best places to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

Exceptional service

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. Went over and above to provide excellent service with every request. Perfect location in Seward old town close to local shopping, food and drink. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Huanzhen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
People were talking whole night long outside the window. The toilet was not working had to go out to the reception area to use restroom.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A historic hotel near everything, with many wakable shopping & dinner options. No elevators for the old or bag heavy travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyundo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff promptly brought us a fan and suggested dining options.Laundry facility was a great amenity
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel and staff were great, the room was clean and served us well on our stay. The location get you away from the tourist but your close to downtown and other places to shop and eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mingyuan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

June

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laneen

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

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved David- the front desk clerk. Super helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. We also loved the ambiance with the local animal decor!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was extremely kind and efficient. The room was fine. The bathroom was clean. The hotel restaurant was very good. We enjoyed our dinner. Overall a delightful place to stay in Seward.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

CHUNYAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room #2 in the historic part of the hotel is good except for the window that gives on a very close wall, making it dark and impossible to see the sky.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful and charming hotel

Beautiful old hotel with lovely furnishings and charm. Check in and out was quick and easy. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Wish we’d been able to stay more than two days but hope to be back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025