Van Gilder Hotel

About this hotel

Situated in Seward, this lovely hotel for $143 per night is a great option for your next break. Van Gilder Hotel is a 2-star property located in Seward. The hotel also provides free WiFi and free private parking.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Beachfront / Waterfront

Family friendly

Map of Seward, AK

Nearby attractions

Kenai Fjords National Park

31.24 miles

Alaska SeaLife Center

0.22 miles

Tern Lake Pullover

30.00 miles

Lowell Creek Waterfall

0.39 miles

Van Gilder Hotel

Hotel in Seward, AK

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Beachfront / Waterfront, Parking and more

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About this hotel

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Beachfront / Waterfront

Family friendly

Map of Seward, AK

Nearby attractions

Kenai Fjords National Park

31.24 miles

Alaska SeaLife Center

0.22 miles

Tern Lake Pullover

30.00 miles

Lowell Creek Waterfall

0.39 miles

Reviews

2.3/5.0

Average(159 Reviews)

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1.0

Jul 2023

stay away, it's very dirty and cold. I asked for a refund for the second night, but they did not, I just gave them $

never more, stay away, it's very dirty and cold. I asked for a refund for the second night, but they did not, I just gave them $ 200, and found another place to sleep.

stay away, it's very dirty and cold. I asked for a refund for the second night, but they did not, I just gave them $ 200, and found another place to sleep.

1.0

Jul 2023

Not recommended

Free Wi-Fi. Middle of downtown

It’s a very old building that may collapse (doesn’t look maintained), room with 2 beds are tiny, bathroom has no toilet roll holder, no shampoo provided.

1.0

Jul 2023

Never staying at this hotel again!

Location was good. For a historic landmark this hotel was filthy; carpets not vacuumed, trash spilling over in breakfast room from the day before. Room dirty, mold on wall, wallpaper peeling, no heat in room.

Hotel was dirty, could have been clean and not so dingy. The place was falling apart. For a historical landmark, no pride was shown in the care of the building or rooms. It didn’t have to be the ritz, but take of the hotel and rooms!

7.0

Jul 2023

Very run down hotel…

Poor housekeeping

1.0

Jun 2023

Bad

Nothing. This property was terrible and should not be on the market.

Everything was bad. The room was supposed to have a bathroom and turned out to be a shared bath. Toilet out of order and had to go to another floor to use shared bath. We wanted our money back and they said we have to deal with bookings.Com. This forced us to stay one night under terrible conditions Worst hotel I have ever stayed at. I can’t say enough how bad of a place it is.

1.0

Jun 2023

If this had been $50 a night I could have tolerated the state it was in, however it is not cheap and is shockingly bad f

location of the property is brilliant, however the hotel is quite frankly, shocking.

the first room I spent the first night in hadn’t been cleaned, there was dirt on the carpet from the flaking paint, dust everywhere (triggering my asthma) as well as mould on the wall. It was a health hazard. I didn’t feel comfortable in the room and the bed made me itchy. I requested to switch rooms which they did the next day.

8.0

Jun 2023

Older heritage perty right in the downtown area -- adjust expectations and you won't be disappointed

The hotel is in an excellent location in downtown Seward. It doesn't have any special amenities, but the rooms are decent and staff friendly. Prices in Seward are expensive, but that's to be expected in a tiny town that is a port city for large cruise ships. The hotel is a heritage property, so don't expect it to look like a brand new Hyatt.

I wish the hotel offered some sort of breakfast. Even water would have been nice. However, the location in the heart of the downtown area gives one a multitude of dining and shopping options.

5.0

May 2023

Worth price but needs work.

Staff was super friendly at check in, allowed us to check in early. Location was perfect for walking distance to the sealife center, nearby restaurants & park.

Our sink in our room had a large crack which was not told to me until after we checked in, the toilet seat was dirty, the toilet paper on the roll was wet, the carpets in the room had not been vacuumed, the room smelled as if too much cleaning products or spray had been used, the heat was almost nonexistent & my kids, husband & myself were all really cold throughout the night. No way to regulate the heat in the room since it is an old hotel.

7.0

Sep 2022

Good

Loved the atmosphere, the vintage look and the history.

The hotel definitely needs some love and attention and cleaning.

1.0

Sep 2022

Damp Mildow Room Without Hot Water

The location was excellent.

There was no heat in the room which meant the carpet was damp, the room was damp, dust and mildew smell was apparent. when I asked staff how to get the radiator furnace to work, she fibbed and told me the hotel had central heat. so our room should be as warm as it was downstairs. No, I’m sorry, the hotel does NOT have central heat. Also we barely had enough hot water for one shower in the morning. There were 4 of us. Zero hot water in the evening. And we had “upgraded” to a suite with one queen bed and 2 singles. The hotel knew nothing of this upgrade, (which I paid for) and the 3rd bed wound up being a very uncomfortable cot.

2.0

Sep 2022

Convenient location, poor condition of building, overpriced

location

Historic building in poor condition. 3- story, no elevator. Needs remodeling; parts of wall in room falling off, carpets old, musty odor throughout building.

3.0

Sep 2022

Hotel high-grade prize but got simple AirBnB liked apartment outside instead.

Location only

Hotel room booked but was offered upgrade room with neat and well-looked room photo was attached, we choose to upgrade which have to pay more. But what we got was an outside-the-hotel apartment with old shared kitchen with other locals, “without proper room cleaning done”. It was likely only trash cleared and put down towel, that’s it. Awake every time anyone cooking food because our room door that connect to the common kitchen has big hole. Completely not worth of money. And staff never accept a call although during day time

5.0

Sep 2022

Inside historic hotel

Great location, interesting old furniture and history

Historic hotel but needs lot of updates inside. Stairs and walls dirty, room was clean(ish) but carpet had weird spots and pieces of things, not the cleanest. Bed was OK(ish), private bathroom OK(ish), windows dirty. I wouldn't stay there again unless much much cheaper (at given conditions). Yes, I understand that it is a very old hotel but still, for the price (200 USD/night) it should look better and well maintained inside. The receptionist was not very talkative, no info regarding the hotel and stay, just checked my ID, gave the key and of she went. Same in the morning. Checking out? The key and off she went...

5.0

Sep 2022

Was ok for the short notice

History of the place

Rooms could be fixed up a little nicer.

6.0

Sep 2022

An interesting glimpse of Alaskan history via this historic landmark

I liked that this old building is in the register of historic places and that it has retained its old flavor through original light fixtures, etc. Surprisingly, there were sufficient 110 volt electrical outlets to charge all of our gadgets.

The staff was pretty indifferent -- they didn't seem to care whether there were guests requiring assistance or not. The windows didn't open/broken one wasn't repaired, just boarded up with plexiglass. That was depressing. The bathroom had been renovated and was clean except that a mildewed shower curtain gave off a pervasive sour smell.

1.0

Sep 2022

Worst hotel stay I have ever had.

The location was good, everything else about this stay was awful.

They changed our reservation when we arrived to a motel down the street. The bathroom smelled really bad. They incorrectly charged my credit card and I am still trying to get them to cancel this.

8.0

Sep 2022

Very good

Location

Older facility

2.0

Aug 2022

never again

location

paint pealing, carpet dirty, rooms it poor repair, no lounge as in photos, no cups in room, thin walls and the list goes on

7.0

Aug 2022

Good

If we were suppose to get breakfast we did not. Just coffee and tea Staff was helpful in providing information on local restaurants Location was great. Loved the history on display

5.0

Aug 2022

Passable

The room was spacious and bed was comfortable. The hotel does have some neat history.

The hotel needs so TLC. Lots of peeling wall paper.

7.0

Aug 2022

Adequate stay. Room was upgraded and had a nice private bathroom.

Breakfast wasn't much; Just some coffee. Maybe I didn't see it?

Never met the staff, ever. Got in late, the key was waiting for me which was great. Didn't see anyone in the morning, either, which was a little out of the ordinary. Did not like the fact that I had to find street parking around the block, in the pouring rain...

5.0

Aug 2022

Hotel requires the renovation

Good location, easy to find. Historic building. Nice coffee room with coffee machine.

Old hotel that has to be updated. It requires the significant renovation and better maintenance. The advertised video does not reflect the real situation of the rooms, hallways. The request to replace the bulbs that were not working was ignored, etc The garbage was not taking away

5.0

Aug 2022

Passable

very old. Needs maintenance

1.0

Aug 2022

It was extremely overpriced for what we got

No breakfast. Only had coffee

NO TV! NO ELEVATOR. Smelled funny. No view. Old and falling apart

7.0

Aug 2022

Fine for an overnight stay

Great location and comfortable.

Dated, unkept

7.0

Aug 2022

Good

The room was extremely cramped. But the historical charm was a bonus.

The beds were a little uncomfortable

3.0

Aug 2022

Old place needing total rehab

Old run down place needs total rehab. Price was based on Nothing just high season rates. Wouldn't stay again.

All

4.0

Aug 2022

Price was outrageous for the property-paint peeling everywhere-staff couldn’t even find a pillow

What breakfast? They did have coffee-

Property was nothing like the photos on your website

10.0

Aug 2022

Enjoyed this historical hotel and the friendly staff.

Historical side, clean, friendly staff.

2.0

Aug 2022

I would not pay money to stay there again!

No breakfast

Peeling paint and wall paper, no one at front desk, no ice, no washcloths or Floor towels, remote for tv didn’t work the only good thing was the location!

1.0

Aug 2022

Terrible. We stayed elsewhere.

The description was misleading. Upon arrival I was told we were staying in the apartment. It was an apartment separate from the hotel, down the road and over a bar. The room was dirty and had trash on the floor. Supposedly the black trash bags in the closet were extra linens. There was a door to a shared kitchen that didn’t lock and was blocked from the kitchen side by a small, round, easily moveable table. Their solution was to put us in another apartment a few miles down the road that couldn’t be found. The address took us to an RV park.

2.0

Aug 2022

disastrous. had to climb a very long staircase to get to the room. There was a kitchen next to the room . people where i

nothing

the hotel room was a block away from the hotel . it was in an apartment building on second floor. below the room was a bar and restaurant. the loud music went on into the early hours . would never stay there again or recommend.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Seward?

The average price for a rental in Seward is $274 per night. This rental is $131 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Van Gilder Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Van Gilder Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Van Gilder Hotel?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, tv, beachfront / waterfront, and family friendly.

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4.3

Excellent(11 Reviews)

Van Gilder Hotel

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Seward, AK

Nearby attractions

Van Gilder Hotel

Hotel in Seward, AK

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Seward, AK

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Seward?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Van Gilder Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Van Gilder Hotel?

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