Is Van Gilder Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Van Gilder Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Van Gilder Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Where is Van Gilder Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Seward, this historic hotel is steps away from Chugach Heritage Center and Seward Community Library & Museum. Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center and Alaska SeaLife Center are also within 5 minutes.

Van Gilder Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

1 Sept, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean, friendly staff.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jasmine

23 Sept, 2025

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bathroom was clean. If you just need a place to stay, this place gets the job done. Staff was friendly. Needs some updates, but I was safe and slept peacefully.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

24 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We loved the historical memorabilia and stories as well as the friendly atmosphere.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude

13 Aug, 2025

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

Love the old style hotel, staff was very nice

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

25 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful property

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

6 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Wonderful and professional staff made our stay easy and enjoyable. Great location.

2/10 Terrible

Susan

28 Jun, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Location was great

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

22 Aug, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Hotel is a bit rough around the edges but very convenient and a fair value for the money. I was intrigued by the history and happy to find the free shuttle bus stop right across the street. The hostess was lovely and very helpful even loaning me her raincoat for the evening. I would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Derek

27 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The hotel is dated with part of the charm being haunted for those into that. My wife didn't like the haunted part and we both would have appreciated things more maintained. The location was awesome, with walking access to the best restaurants and water.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

6 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful old building. Pictures around building talking about its history. Great location. Friendly staff. And hot chocolate in the lobby, not just coffee!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Erin

5 Sept, 2025

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Property was run down outside, the inside was clean with a comfortable bed but tvs didn’t work and room was way overpriced.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

21 Aug, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

We love the Van Gilder. It is an historic building and therefore has some physical shortcomings but it makes up for it in customer service and location.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

17 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Coffee area was lovely

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie-Lyn

12 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Bed was comfy. No A/C. Rundown and kinda dirty but sheets were clean.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

6 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Very professional, friendly staff

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chester

2 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Old hotel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

sherri

16 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Interesting, historic hotel. Beds were extremely comfortable! No elevator. Great location - close to shops, restaurants and the water.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

28 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

liked interior decor. very historic. outside looked like it was decaying at places. no elevator and no breakfast. the lock on the door at our room was very hard to open with the key.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Carol

29 Jun, 2025

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

The history was interesting.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

shengzhong

15 Aug, 2025

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Old building, noise everywhere, very hot in the room.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Martin

2 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Recepcionist was very helpful

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

31 Aug, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The Hotel is old and historic and has a lot of potential. The room we were assigned initially was a two bedroom suite with a shared bath, however, the set up was strange and the shared bath was a sink in one bed room and a toilet and shower in the other bedroom, not a good set up when traveling with 4 adults. Sash, the reception lady was very nice and moved our rooms. The new rooms were cozy but the tv was mounted behind the bed, so you really couldn’t watch tv if you were lying in bed. We loved the history of the hotel and the location, but not sure we would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Tammy

19 Aug, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The only place I can say was at least the bed sheets were clean. There is no ac so the window was open when we first got into our room and there was a crazy hallowing noise coming from a crack in the wall.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

18 Aug, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The property was conveniently located in the middle of town and I could walk to most everything I wanted to do. It was not in great condition. The staff was very nice/polite. I took pictures but I don't see an option to share here. Sorry to say I wouldn't recommend due to the condition of the property.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

16 Jul, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

New name, hotel lysol, no hot water. Dump

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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