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Hotel Seward

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

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3 bedrooms, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Living area
Dinner served, Fusion cuisine, al fresco dining
Dinner served, Fusion cuisine, al fresco dining
Hotel Seward, oceanside, welcomes travelers with practical amenities for any Alaska visit. Cozy lobby fireplace, ocean-view restaurant dinners, in-room WiFi, on-site laundry, and attentive 24-hour front desk staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Sep 14 - Sep 15
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Sep 15 - Sep 16
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3 bedrooms, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(51 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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3 bedrooms, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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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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3 bedrooms, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Queen Handicap

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

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

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

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 Twin Beds

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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
Desk
Living room
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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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3 bedrooms, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 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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3 bedrooms, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Located in Seward, Hotel Seward is in the city centre and near a boardwalk. Seward Community Library & Museum and Chugach Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Alaska SeaLife Center and Thumb Cove State Marine Park. Safety Cove State Marine Park and Sandspit Point State Marine Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and ziplining nearby.
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Map
221 5th Ave, Seward, AK, 99664

What's nearby

  • Seward Waterfront Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seward Boat Harbor - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Lowell Point State Recreation Site - 9 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Firebrand BBQ - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Highliner Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harbor Street Creamery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Alaska Seafood Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Seward

Historic hotel in the city centre
Take advantage of laundry facilities, a bar and a restaurant at Hotel Seward. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A free cruise shuttle, a lift and smoke-free property
  • Concierge services, meeting rooms and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 58 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Blackout curtains and window screens
  • 40-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, housekeeping and phones

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
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

Is Hotel Seward pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Seward?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Seward?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Seward?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Seward located?

Located in the heart of Seward, this historic hotel is steps away from Seward Community Library & Museum, Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center and Chugach Heritage Center. Seward Waterfront Park and Alaska SeaLife Center are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Seward Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 460 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1019 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel in a cute town. Very walkable, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

asghar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with charming lobby, restaurant and with bay view. Hotel is next to many shops and restaurants and aquarium.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Varinder

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

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shuttle driver picked us up at the train station, handled our bags and was a great guy. Front desk staff is friendly and helpful.
The older part was originally a bordello.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the main area of the city. Can walk along the shoreline. Near the sealife center. Many dining options nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient to town
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

annie

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a beautiful city.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

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

Connie

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

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

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

6/10 Okay

Jake

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was terrible. Place needs to have ventilation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

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

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very updated and clean. Staff was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good for those who like to walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY

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

2/10 Terrible

MICHAEL

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There's better value at the same price point. Historic side-shared bathrooms occupied most of the time. Need more bathrooms. Room is v small and cramped.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, walkable distance to restaurants and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Assaf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place, the only thing I’d say is some of the rooms have a shared shower/bathroom. I don’t feel it was clear enough at time of booking. Even so, it’s clean nice and well maintained so I’m still happy with the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Liang Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was clean and walkable in downtown.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Disliked: Amenities
Near Sealife Center
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025