Hotel Seward

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

Choose dates to view prices

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

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Deluxe Double Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
HDTV
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom (not in room)
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

Historic Queen w/ Private Bath

7.4 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk chair
Desk
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Television
Laptop workspace
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive King

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Living room
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Television
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Double Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Living room
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Television
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Historic Queen w/ Shared Bathroom, No Elevator

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Cable channels
Living room
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cable channels
Television
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Queen Economy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Living room
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Television
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Queen Handicap

Highlights

Heating
TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Living room
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Television
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Living room
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Television
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Living room
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Television
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Historic 2 Twin w/ Shared Bathroom, No Elevator

Highlights

Heating
TV
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Cable channels
Living room
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cable channels
Television
Free WiFi
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!

About the area

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 - 7 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Breeze Inn Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Firebrand BBQ - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Cookery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Highliner Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

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 concierge services
  • Smoke-free property, 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

Similar properties

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.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Hotel Seward Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 459 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1000 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

6/10 Okay

Geoffry

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

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here. Clean and quiet. Close to all the best places to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Tara

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

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The food in the bistro restaurant was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Iris

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

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable clean rooms with friendly staff in walkable downtown location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A historic hotel near everything, with many wakable shopping & dinner options. No elevators for the old or bag heavy travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely helpful. The shuttle service was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was amazing! View was fabulous. Spacious and comfortable. Definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and walkable to shops, coffee and the SeaLife center.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

jin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room Good parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Furkan

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

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel is an awesome little town! Would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unbeatable location, downtown, walkable to everything. The shower was excellent, with almost immediate hot water. However, the “ queen bed” seemed to really be a double bed, and the mattress was way too soft and it needs to be replaced. Helpful, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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