Van Gilder Hotel

Name: Van Gilder Hotel
Address: 308 Adams Street, Seward, 99664, US

6.3Pleasant374 reviewsSee rooms

Hotel

308 Adams Street · Seward

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Bar
Laundry
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms

About this place

Welcome to Van Gilder Hotel, your cozy 2-star retreat in Seward. Convenient Amenities: Enjoy complimentary WiFi and private parking during your stay at Van Gilder Hotel. Rest assured with fresh bed linen and towels provided in every room for your comfort. Explore Nature: Immerse yourself in the beauty of Seward with hiking and other outdoor activities just moments away from the hotel. Easy Travel: Located just 168 km from Kenai Municipal Airport, your journey to Van Gilder Hotel is hassle-free. Book your stay at Van Gilder Hotel now and make unforgettable memories in scenic Seward!

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12 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
One Queen & One Twin 21 m²Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Two Queen 14 m²2 × Double bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Two Full Beds 21 m²2 × Double bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
One Queen II 21 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Queen Room with Shared Bathroom 14 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Annex Apartment - Offsite Property 28 m²Sofa bed, Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Standard Double Room 21 m²2 × Double bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Classic Double Room 2 × Queen bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Annex 1 Queen Bed Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Suite, 2 Bedrooms 2 × Queen bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
One Queen Room 16 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Food & drink

Services

Laundry

Family

Family rooms

General

Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
308 Adams Street, Seward, 99664, United States
1.7 km from the center of Seward

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 16:00. Check-out by 11:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.

Guest reviews

6.3374 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.

Cleanliness4.7

Service7.2

Location7.2

Room quality4.7

Amenities4.7

Value for money6.2

Food and drink4.7

Pamela
United States · Family · October 2026
6.0
+Location was nice close to restaurants and the parks
−Parking was not the best
Eric
Switzerland · Solo · October 2026
1.0
“Worst stay ever by a mile”
+Relatively good location in town
−It a rat hole, the worst hotel I ever stayed. It's like 30 years nithingbwas ever done. Building, rooms, interior. Horrible. And that for USD300 a night!
John
United States · Couple · September 2026
10.0
“Very nice place to rest our heads. Just needs some TLC”
+Very quaint place, but the outside could use some paint. We lived one room.
Meaghan
United States · Couple · August 2026
7.0
+Location
−Cost for value.
Matthew
United States · Family · August 2026
2.0
“A “ historic” feeling hotel in that it looks like it hasn’t been taken care of in the last century.”
+The location for walking through the downtown area was perfect. It was just off a block or two from the main road, so it was still quiet, but it was easy to walk to all the restaurants and shops you wanted to go to.
−There is a reason why all the photos online just show the main entryway and the lobby area… The rooms in the hallways are absolutely gross. Cracks on the walls paint stripped everywhere stains on carpets, uncomfortable beds small tiny bathrooms you name it. For the price, this was definitely not worth the stay.
MacroMike
Australia · Solo · August 2026
7.0
+Easy walk to town. Free tourist bus route worked well
−Shared bathroom. Room a little small
Juanita
United States · Couple · August 2026
9.0
“The best Sleep I have ever had”
+Love the olden days decor
−I really love staff, and spending time in a place with so much history, this hotel was located in the perfect place to see everything and if you did not feel like driving walking was no problem
Heather
Spain · Couple · August 2026
10.0
“Historic Hotel in an Amazing Location!”
+Don't let the exterior of this historic hotel fool you (though we were told they've finally gotten permission to paint the outside!). The inside is clean and well appointed with many thoughtful details. We especially liked the free water, coffee, tea and chocolates! Best of all, there are an abundance of old historic photographs around of the old railroad and the nearly 100 year old Mount Marathon race, which starts just in front of the hotel! Will definitely be back if we return to Seward.
−Our sink in our room didn't work - not a big deal because we had the shared bathroom anyway, but it would have been nice!
Jane
United States · Couple · August 2026
3.0
“Awful”
−We had booked for two nights, but we ended up leaving after one. There was mold somewhere in there as I have issues with that with my breathing. And my husband took a shower, and he said that when he moved the shower curtain, it was just disgusting with mold and grime. The bathroom door did not shut all of the way, and then if you did pull it so it would at least stay shot, then it was hard to open. I did ask for a refund for our second night, but she told me to get a hold of you. I was unable to do that as we are in Alaska and did not have cell service where we were at after we left. So, is it possible to get a refund for that second night due to the way the property was?
Philip
United States · Couple · August 2026
9.0
+Like the fact that it was historic building. Facilities were dated, but that’s what you get with this type of a building.
−Little bit noisy off the hallway, but used the fan on the iPhone to block the noise

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 16:00 · check-out until 11:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your room

12 room types

One Queen & One Twin

Two Queen

Two Full Beds

One Queen II

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Annex Apartment - Offsite Property

Standard Double Room

Classic Double Room

Annex 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

One Queen Room

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Food & drink

Services

Family

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews