Van Gilder Hotel

Dating to 1916, the Van Gilder Hotel is truly historic; in fact, it’s the oldest surviving hotel in Seward. History buffs will love it, since staying here feels like stepping into early 20th-century Alaska. You’ll find antique furnishings, period details, and hallways that transport you back more than 100 years.

Rooms range from single queens with shared bathrooms to double queen suites on the third floor that feature inspiring ocean views. Each feels a little different, but all have the same historic feel. Come prepared for stairs if you book an upper-floor room; in keeping with the historic feel, there’s no elevator.

And you’ll be staying in a convenient location, just steps from downtown and only two blocks from the Alaska SeaLife Center.

Amenities

Hotel Features

23 rooms: 15 standard rooms, 5 suites and 3 European Pension rooms
Complimentary coffee and tea daily
First floor has a fully furnished community kitchen, including a refrigerator where guests may store a few items
Hotel completely non-smoking
Free wireless Internet access in all common areas and in some rooms
No elevator: Ask for a ground-floor room if needed

Room Features

All rooms come with Cable TV, phones
All rooms come with Cable TV, phones

Getting There

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308 Adams St
Seward, AK 99664

By Car: The Van Gilder is located in the heart of the historic district of downtown Seward, between third and fourth on Adams Street. From the Seward Highway, or from the Harbor or Railroad terminals, drive into downtown Seward as the Seward Highway becomes Third Avenue. Turn left onto Adams Street; the Van Gilder Hotel is on your immediate left, next to the Seward Theatre.

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