Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Seward Waterfront Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Alaska SeaLife Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Seward Boat Harbor - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Lowell Point State Recreation Site - 9 min drive - 4.3 km
Getting around
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) - 146 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 4 min drive
The Highliner Restaurant - 3 min walk
Harbor Street Creamery - 2 min drive
Ray's Waterfront - 3 min drive
Woody's Thai Kitchen - 12 min walk
About this property
Hotel Seward
Situated by the ocean, Hotel Seward is a great choice for a stay in Seward. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Ms. Genes Place, which serves Fusion cuisine and is open for dinner. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
58 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Private dining
Travelling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Free use of nearby fitness centre
Bike rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Wildlife drive nearby
Kayaking nearby
Cross-country skiing nearby
Zip-lining nearby
Sledging nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Computer station
Conference centre (603 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Romance packages
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Fireplace in reception
At least 80% of food locally sourced
At least 80% organic food
Comprehensive food waste policy
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Banquet hall
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
Television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Window screens
Sleep well
3 bedrooms
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top mattress
What to enjoy
Separate living room
Freshen up
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Champagne service
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
Ms. Genes Place – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Fusion cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Fees & policies
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Also known as
Hotel Seward
Seward Hotel
Hotel Seward Hotel
Hotel Seward Seward
Hotel Seward Hotel Seward
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Seward offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Seward does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Seward?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Seward?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Seward?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Hotel Seward and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as cross-country skiing and sledging, and return when the snow melts for cycling and boat tours. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives, game viewing and ecotours.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Seward?
Yes, Ms. Genes Place offers al fresco dining, Fusion cuisine and ocean views.
What's the area around Hotel Seward like?
Hotel Seward is in the heart of Seward, a short 3-minute walk from Seward Waterfront Park and 5 minutes' walk from Alaska SeaLife Center. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.
Hotel Seward Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
rhonda
rhonda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Oct 2024
Excellent stay in Seward, Alaska
We were very excited to stay at Hotel Seward. The staff upfront was very helpful and accommodating. We appreciate their support.
rhonda
rhonda, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Oct 2024
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Sept 2024
Got a great corner room with bathroom. Like the use of hard floors as cleaner than carpet.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
24 Sept 2024
Yohan
Yohan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Sept 2024
We had a room without a bathroom. I’m assuming that I knew that when I booked, but didn’t remember until my husband freaked out about using a communal restroom
Teri
Teri, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Sept 2024
robert
robert, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Sept 2024
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
6/10 Good
16 Sept 2024
Tough time for seniors 75+.
Tough climb up 3 flights of stairs with no elevator for two seniors dragging luggage around for an 8 day travel experience.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
16 Sept 2024
We are in our late 70s and were assigned in the older portion of the hotel. Taking luggage up and down stairs is not convenient for us. We had help getting it up but not going down. There is not elevator on that side.
The first night we stayed several visitors were going in and out their rooms slamming doors and we had to call the front desk to quiet them down.
The restaurant was great.
Michael
Michael, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Sept 2024
Staff was extra nice and helpful. Did not like the idea of no breakfast and the option offered at the Edgewater was expensive and terrible!
Carol
Carol, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Sept 2024
Have stayed here twice and was happy with the accommodations both times.
Nicolette
Nicolette, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Sept 2024
Our first time in Seward and when we go back we will use Hotel Seward again. They were very accommodating and the staff were extremely friendly.
Kirk
Kirk, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
10 Sept 2024
Stayed for 2nights in August. While sort of close to town was too far from docks and Sealife center. Had to find parking which was difficult. Front desk personnel talked a lot amongst themselves and not to visitors
Anne
Anne, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Sept 2024
Sumit
Sumit, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Sept 2024
Enjoyed the short stay of one night
Debbie
Debbie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Sept 2024
Rongyun
Rongyun, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Sept 2024
Every thing is great.
Cindy
Cindy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
9 Sept 2024
The Hotel Seward was average. I missed that it has two shared bathrooms down the hall and was a little surprised. No private bathroom in the room that I booked, so be sure to check if you stay. If you’re looking for a place to sleep than it’s fine. Thanks
scott
scott, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Sept 2024
ann
ann, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Sept 2024
Staff extremely pleasant. Hotel was clean - well kept snd quiet.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Sept 2024
The hotel meet our needs for a two night stay. Front desk staff did their job, but did not smile or make me feel as if they were interested in me as a customer, ie asking is there was anything else I needed. Could not answer a question about possibly cancelling a future reservation when the Expedia website said to check with the hotel.
Nicolette
Nicolette, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Sept 2024
Edmond
Edmond, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Sept 2024
This is a wonderful historic hotel in Seward. It reminded us of historic hotels and guest houses in Africa. Clean, quiet and in the middle of town. The hallways to the rooms were decorated with historic pictures and explanations from that time. Downers were no bathrooms in the old section where we were housed. The cost, as with everything in Alaska was too much for the value. But we would definitely stay there again if we return.
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Sept 2024
Very positive feeling upon arrival, but the facilities had a few odd quirks. The parking area has a limited number of spaces so if you arrive late you will likely be parking on the street (which limits one to 2 hours during the day). If you prefer tea to coffee you won't have many options; one person at the front desk suggested using the (single serving) coffee maker to warm water, which some tea drinkers might object to as the drink will then have a coffee taste. (btw, I overheard this same person tell a client the street parking was unlimited - demonstrably false). Most of the front desk staff were helpful, so this one person seemed like an outlier; but it did diminish the overall impression of the hotel.