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
Aerial view
Family House, 3 Bedrooms | Living area
Family House, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$242
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr

Explore the area

Map
221 5th Ave, Seward, AK, 99664
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Seward Waterfront Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Seward Boat Harbor
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Queen

Highlights

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

Historic Queen w/ Shared Bathroom, No Elevator

Highlights

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

Deluxe King

Highlights

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

Deluxe Queen Handicap

Highlights

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

Executive King

Highlights

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

Deluxe Queen Economy Room

Highlights

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

Historic 2 Twin w/ Shared Bathroom, No Elevator

Highlights

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

Historic Queen w/ Private Bath

Highlights

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

Executive Double Queen

Highlights

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

Deluxe Single Queen

Highlights

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

Family House, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single 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. .With a stay at this Seward hotel, you'll be 17.4 km (10.8 mi) from Kenai Fjords National Park.

What's nearby

  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seward Waterfront Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Seward Boat Harbor - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lowell Point State Recreation Site - 9 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Highliner Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harbor Street Creamery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Thai Kitchen - ‬12 min walk

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.

Languages

English

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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

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
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. 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Seward?

As of 23 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Seward on 24 Apr 2025 start from AU$242.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is the historic part of the hotel and the modern. We accidentally booked the historic side with no elevator and very small rooms. They were very accommodating and switched us to the modern side with elevators. They have a van that will also take you anywhere you wanna go in town.

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. We felt well taken care of there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

rhonda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

rhonda

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

Excellent stay in Seward, Alaska

We were very excited to stay at Hotel Seward. The staff upfront was very helpful and accommodating. We appreciate their support.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Took 45 minutes for someone to check me in at front desk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

travis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got a great corner room with bathroom. Like the use of hard floors as cleaner than carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yohan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Teri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a room without a bathroom. I’m assuming that I knew that when I booked, but didn’t remember until my husband freaked out about using a communal restroom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

robert, Rancho Cordova

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tough time for seniors 75+.

Tough climb up 3 flights of stairs with no elevator for two seniors dragging luggage around for an 8 day travel experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We are in our late 70s and were assigned in the older portion of the hotel. Taking luggage up and down stairs is not convenient for us. We had help getting it up but not going down. There is not elevator on that side. The first night we stayed several visitors were going in and out their rooms slamming doors and we had to call the front desk to quiet them down. The restaurant was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extra nice and helpful. Did not like the idea of no breakfast and the option offered at the Edgewater was expensive and terrible!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here twice and was happy with the accommodations both times.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our first time in Seward and when we go back we will use Hotel Seward again. They were very accommodating and the staff were extremely friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed for 2nights in August. While sort of close to town was too far from docks and Sealife center. Had to find parking which was difficult. Front desk personnel talked a lot amongst themselves and not to visitors
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sumit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Enjoyed the short stay of one night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rongyun

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every thing is great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

scott

The Hotel Seward was average. I missed that it has two shared bathrooms down the hall and was a little surprised. No private bathroom in the room that I booked, so be sure to check if you stay. If you’re looking for a place to sleep than it’s fine. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

ann

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024