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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
1 Queen - Shared Bath
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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2 Full Beds
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Annex 1 Queen Bed
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Apartment Annex
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite, 2 Bedrooms
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Victorian hotel in Seward with free parking

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Concierge services

A stay at Van Gilder Hotel places you in the heart of Seward, within a 5-minute walk of Seward Community Library & Museum and Chugach Heritage Center. This historic hotel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Kenai Fjords National Park and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Seward Waterfront Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 25 yards.

Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and a library. A bus station shuttle is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

The property is closed between September 10 and May 14.

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Van Gilder Hotel features a library, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. An area shuttle within 25 yards and a bus station shuttle are complimentary for guests. This Victorian hotel also offers express check-out, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Van Gilder Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

  • Free area shuttle
  • Library
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Shopping mall on site
  • Art gallery on site
  • Concierge services
  • Shared microwave
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1916
  • Total number of rooms - 20
  • Free self parking
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of buildings/towers - 0

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free area shuttle

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Van Gilder Hotel offers 20 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. This Seward hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Wireless internet access
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Free WiFi
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 2
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are not available

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Hotel Names

  • Van Gilder
  • Van Gilder Hotel
  • Van Gilder Hotel Seward
  • Van Gilder Seward
  • Van Gilder Hotel Hotel
  • Van Gilder Hotel Seward
  • Van Gilder Hotel Hotel Seward

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

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