Hotel Seward

2.5 star property
Historic hotel perfect for exploring Seward

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

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
  • 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)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family House, 3 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Historic Queen w/ Private Bath

7.4 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive King

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Double Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Historic Queen w/ Shared Bathroom, No Elevator

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Queen Economy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Queen Handicap

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Historic 2 Twin w/ Shared Bathroom, No Elevator

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Seward

Heart of Seward.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Seward Community Library & Museum and Chugach Heritage Center. Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center and Seward Waterfront Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

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 Intl. Airport (ANC) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel Seward

Historic hotel perfect for exploring Seward
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 service, and a train station drop-off service 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel Seward offers 58 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 guestroom 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 each 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

Reviews

Hotel Seward Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 462 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

8/10 Good

Marene

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

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

6/10 Okay

Julie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location was nice downtown. The older part of the hotel is where I stayed, which was not nice. I guess they don’t believe in elevators on that part of the hotel so we stayed on the first floor back towards an alley. You could hear all the noise what’s going on in the alley. I have to say the customer service was OK. It was good. There was no connection for a phone, but they had a phone there, but it wasn’t connected onto the wall. The room could’ve been a lot cleaner and around the building was kind of a mess. You too, where we stayed and noisy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

annie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Nice place to stay

Nicely updated room and bath. Comfortable bed. Good location. Clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

REGINALD

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

8/10 Good

Yongjie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, excellent transportation from train and airport. Lovely room. Very accommodating when needing extra blankets.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

Historic comfort

The hotel was historic and renovated nicely. Comfortable and easy walking to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

We had a great stay at the Hotel Seward. The staff could not have been nicer or more helpful and the restaurant on site was absolutely delicious. It was in a perfect area of town and we were able to walk all over. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gaurav

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Doesn’t have bathroom. Don’t have breakfast. Don’t even have water filling station. Apple Pay doesn’t work
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

bhaskar

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Left Hotel Seward early due to emergency, gave full-day notice, still charged for unused night. No response from hotel, even after Expedia tried. #CustomerServiceFail. No air condition . Laundry not working . Rooms are so clean .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Travelled with partner
No bathroom i
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Seward.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel in great area. Minutes to the Port and all the other day cruise companies. Clean, quiet, super friendly staff, MaryClaire especially. Our first trip to Alaska. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historical old time charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug, Huntington

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Varinder, MISSISSAUGA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Location perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Average all around nothing exceptional or terrible
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025