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Hotel Seward

Property class: 2.5
Historic hotel perfect for exploring Seward

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A bar with wooden paneling, striped wallpaper, and bar stools.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, and a view of mountains through the windows.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, stove, and a refrigerator.
A self-service kiosk area with refrigerated beverage dispensers, a microwave, and a cash register.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Queen

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Double Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(63 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family House, 3 Bedrooms

A white building with a red roof, a bench, and a tree in front.

Family House, 3 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Historic Queen w/ Private Bath

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, lamps, and a dresser.

Historic Queen w/ Private Bath

7.4 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive King

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Executive King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Double Queen

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Executive Double Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Historic Queen w/ Shared Bathroom, No Elevator

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and windows with a view of a house and flag.

Historic Queen w/ Shared Bathroom, No Elevator

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Queen Economy Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Queen Economy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Accessible)

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall clock.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe King

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall clock.

Deluxe King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Single Queen

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a small wooden table, a bed with white bedding, and two framed pictures on the walls.

Deluxe Single Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Historic 2 Twin w/ Shared Bathroom, No Elevator

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a sink, and a window with a view of the outside.

Historic 2 Twin w/ Shared Bathroom, No Elevator

  • 142 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Seward

Heart of Seward.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Seward Community Library & Museum and Chugach Heritage Center. Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center and Seward Waterfront Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Seward Waterfront Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seward Community Library & Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Alaska SeaLife Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seward Boat Harbor - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Woody's Thai Kitchen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tidewater Taphouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Breeze Inn Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ray's Waterfront - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Resurrect Art Coffee House & Gallery - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Seward

Historic hotel perfect for exploring Seward
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A cruise ship terminal shuttle, a train station pick-up service, and a train station drop-off service are free. The historic Hotel Seward also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Seward hotel is smoke free.

  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
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.

Similar properties

Lobby sitting area
Breeze Inn
Seward
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.1 out of 5, Very Good, 1,236 reviews
$150 nightly
The price is $166
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Total with taxes and fees
Breeze Inn

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Free cruise terminal shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 fire extinguisher and 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

How close is Hotel Seward to the airport?

Hotel Seward is 126.8 mi (146-min drive) away from the Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport (ANC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Seward?

As of Sep 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Seward on Oct 1, 2026 start from $123, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Seward have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Seward.

How close is Hotel Seward to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Seward Waterfront Park and 2.6 mi (9-min drive) from Lowell Point State Recreation Site. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Seward offer free breakfast?

Hotel Seward does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Seward?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Seward?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Seward?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Seward have a pool?

Hotel Seward does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Seward have a restaurant?

Hotel Seward is home to Fifth Avenue Bistro & Bar, which features Fusion cuisine and al fresco dining.

Does Hotel Seward have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Seward to downtown Seward?

Hotel Seward is 0.4 mi away from Seward.

Hotel Seward Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1013 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice people
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for staying in Seward.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, charming hotel. Rooms and people were great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maithili

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay prior to our Alaskan cruise.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great parking and staff! Comfy beds and rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff! Also great location in downtown Seward.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great room! Super friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

juergen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time. I would recommend that place to everybody.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Zyaire

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The hotels luggage and transportation services are the main reason my spouse and I stayed at this location and it was worth the visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a convenient location with good parking and walking distance to everything I wanted to see. The room was clean and comfortable. The check in was easy and they staff was helpful in recommending a nice place for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and tidy, the location was convenient, and the shuttle service was prompt. We were able to store our luggage at the lodge and were driven directly to the train station after checking out; we didn't retrieve our bags until we arrived in Anchorage, which was extremely convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Lovely clean room. The staff went out of their way to assist with logistics of getting on our cruise. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Met and exceeded expectations
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anindya K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean hotel. The rooms are not air conditioned so ask for a fan and you should be fine. Keep the windows open yo get fresh air.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Old and beautiful hotel . Clean enough. The only 2 downsides are shared bathrooms and old tv without WiFi or Bluetooth. Overall not bad at all . Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler Mason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people who work here and comfy. Weird use of AI though I will say that, but overall pretty good.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul Hing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would like to recognize 2 individuals, Sandy & Sue of Hotel Seward, who went above and beyond to help with scheduling & rescheduling my shuttle transfer to Royal Caribbean Cruise Terminal, with such patience and professionalism in addition to a very warm welcoming when we arrived at the hotel property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Licia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff! There is a lot of interesting history in the hotel too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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