Hotel Seward

2.5 star property

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Dinner served, Fusion cuisine, al fresco dining
Reception
Executive Double Queen
Reception
Dinner served, Fusion cuisine, al fresco dining

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

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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
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Partial ocean view

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 Room, 1 Queen Bed (Accessible)

  • 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 Single Beds

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About the area

Seward

A stay at Hotel Seward places you in the heart of Seward, steps from Seward Community Library & Museum and Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center. .This historic hotel is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Kenai Fjords National Park and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Chugach Heritage Center.

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 Cookery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Breeze Inn Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Seward Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Highliner Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Firebrand BBQ - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Hotel Seward

Victorian hotel with a restaurant and a bar
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 58 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Fifth Avenue Bistro & Bar serving guests of Hotel Seward. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A cruise ship terminal shuttle is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Fifth Avenue Bistro & Bar - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (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
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Hotel Seward Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Supunnee

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laneen

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

5 Star service!

incredible and freindly staff eager to help. Seward was my favorite place of our entire Alaska trip!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber L

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice and in a great location. It was only a two min walk to all the restaurants and the Sealife Center. The room was very nice and clean and Paulette at the front desk was very nice and gave us some great restaurant recommendations. Would highly recommend this hotel and we will definitely stay here again the next time we visit
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciro, Sheridan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always very helpful, we stay there every year after tourist season. very convenient location. The web site had it as pet friendly, staff was very helpful and friendly about this issue Next morning they told us that other 3 reservations had similar problems, web site had made mistake Still place is clean and love the ladies that take care of the front counter. Highly recommend this place for small confortable and convenient location. Very close to Aquarium, restaurants and shopping
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was cute and clean (as pictured). The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location is optimal for visiting the Sealife Center, shopping, and dining options. It is a short walk to the waterfront. It is not located near the Seward boat harbor, but during peak season there is a trolley that stops near the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was conveniently located, quiet and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

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

Recommended

Good room in a vintage hotel. It added to the ambiance of our rustic Alaskan vacation. Perfect for a couples getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paulette who manages this hotel goes out of her way to provide the best customer service! She gave us great advice and even lent us bear spray to stay safe while hiking. All staff was great too. Hotel is in a good location and just a block away from a bunch of restaurants, the Sea Life Center, and the waterfront.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Geoffry

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Ok for a short stay. Cookery, the restaurant next door, is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Iris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was quite uncomfortable. Rooms cleanliness was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector, bradenton

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Restaurant closed for season.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard, Pendleton

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

10/10 Excellent

michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good nights sleep and I enjoyed the stay they went above and beyond as I arrived late
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness
Would recommend it highly Very nice staff and awesome hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was clean and comfortable. It is within walking distance of downtown and the Alaska Sealife Center. I only interacted with the front desk staff and they were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALLISON LAMB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful remodel and the room was nice and clean. Had a great view in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

burton

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice comfortable hotel very good front desk service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check-in, great advice on eating out in the area. Cute rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025