Hotel Seward

2.5 star property

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Executive Double Queen
Dinner served, Fusion cuisine, al fresco dining
Dinner served, Fusion cuisine, al fresco dining
Reception
Family House, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
221 5th Ave, Seward, AK, 99664
  • Seward Waterfront Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Alaska SeaLife Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Seward Boat Harbor
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(44 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Historic Queen w/ Shared Bathroom, No Elevator

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Queen Handicap

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive King

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Queen Economy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Historic 2 Twin w/ Shared Bathroom, No Elevator

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Historic Queen w/ Private Bath

7.6 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Double Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Single Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Family House, 3 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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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
  • 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 Intl. 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 a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
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.

Languages

English

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
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

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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Seward Hotel
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Hotel Seward Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1008 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Therese

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
b
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Furkan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a beautiful room facing the ocean, had a nice kitchenette. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleshia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Seward is a cute little hotel with lovely decor. Check in was quick and easy. Even got extra pillows delivered to our room as soon as requested. Will definitely be back to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and to the point hotel. Safe and no nonsense
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prior

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, small town, and very nice hotel for relatively cheap! Had a friend come with me and we had tons of options for things to do near by. Rooms were clean, staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Clean easily accessible and accommodating for children
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Human

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay. The room was clean and comfortable. A few stray hairs in the bathroom but overall clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fine for a quick business trip.

Was there on business. The wifi is fine. The restaurant was not open. But the parking was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Dorina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Burton Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quaint restaurants were close all around really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

8/10 Good

Gayla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming historic hotel with modern amenities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jay Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CERISA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Thank you for all the help.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025