Hotel Seward was one of the most homey, accommodating, and restful places we've stayed in quite some time! We had a little mix-up with our arrival into town via charter bus from Anchorage and were dropped off at the cruise terminal instead of our hotel. When we were about 30 minutes out, I called the front desk to let them know what had happened. They told me to call again when we arrived at the terminal and said they would send the Hotel Courier to pick us up. When we arrived, the Courier happened to be at lunch, but instead of making us wait, they said, "No need to worry!" One of the front desk staff members offered to come pick us up in their own personal car. And they did just that! We were back at the hotel in a jiffy. That level of hospitality really set the tone for our entire stay. Our room was lovely, the in-lobby convenient stop was so handy, and we just felt like we were one of the family every time we encountered the front-desk staff. We were sad to only be staying for one night! THANK YOU for making our stay a beautiful experience all around! read more

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I stayed at the Hotel Seward expecting that a $500-a-night rate - steep, though not exorbitant for the area - would come with the basics. It didn't. If you're considering the Hotel Seward, go in knowing you'll be paying a premium rate for a highly stripped-down experience. I'd look elsewhere. The single most surprising thing: they provide no housekeeping services whatsoever. No daily tidy, no fresh towels, nothing. Even budget hotels offer housekeeping, so to find it entirely absent at this price point was completely baffling. My "renovated" room was on the ground floor with what the listing might generously call a view - of the parking lot. People walked past my window and cars pulled in and out just feet from my door, so privacy and quiet were in short supply. Moreover, the room relied on 80's baseboard heating. For the money, I expected far more comfort and far more service than I got. Lastly, zero breakfast of any kind included. Nothing. I stayed at the Hotel 360 on the harbor for the same price and it was GORGEOUS, with all the amenities (great breakfast, housekeeping, super friendly staff, an unbelievable view, actually renovated rooms, etc.). Stay far away from Hotel Seward. read more

The room we stayed in first of all it was dirty. Second of all there was no connection for a phone. Their phone was disconnected... We didn't even bother with that because we don't need a phone, but after that when we checked out, I asked for a printout for any charges which there wasn't any charges, I like to have a record even if it's zero balance which they didn't give me then. I get home and I find out there's 2 charges that I had to dispute on my credit card. I called the hotel and finally spoke to Paulette she is the manager she said she would get back to me and never did... The reason why she said she'd get back to me she needed to call corporate office, which I don't know why anybody needs to call corporate when they can just reimburse those charges that should not even be there cause we never purchased anything... just be aware of when you put your credit card down, hotels can charge even if you didn't purchased anything.. read more

My first time in Seward, and have had an amazing experience. Hotel Seward is beautiful and Tommy is phenomenal. Super welcoming and friendly. read more

We visited the Hotel Seward a few days prior to our Alaskan cruise. This was a fun place to stay but having to share a room with my brother in law and sister to help with the price wasn't enjoyable. First of all they had a free shuttle van that picked us up on our first day at the train station and a few days later transported us to the cruise ship. Everyone at the hotel was so pleasant and helpful. If you like stuffed wild animals this place is for you there are several throughout the lobby. What I did enjoy was the place appeared to be over 100 years old and the furnishings and stained glass lamps made you feel like you were in times past. My only complaint I did feel it was on the expensive side but splitting the bill made it affordable. Definitely make sure if you stay you get a bathroom in the room. I think the older section had the baths down the hall. read more

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Fairly overpriced for what you are getting. Basic room, not a great bed and my Dads bed sheets were dirty. Personally, I'd only go to this hotel if I had no other options read more

Great location near restaurants, shopping, museums and the beach. The hotel is clean, comfortable, and it's a great price great price.

We booked a 2 night stay. Upon returning after outings for the second night, we returned to a room in which beds were not made, coffee was not replaced and towels were not replaced. Apparently the staff thinks that guests who stay 2 nights need or want fewer services on night two than they do on night one. read more

We recently stayed at Hotel Seward on 6/29. We were in town for 1 night. We left personal items in our room while we attended an event. There was no room safe available. Our checkbook and notebook with personal info were misplaced. Management has been unprofessionally, non responsive. We filed a police report and with their assistance we were able to get a response back from the hotel that our items were in their lost and found. The response to guests needs great improvements. read more

Our VRBO reservation was cancelled last minute so we were scrambling to find a place to stay and found the Hotel Seward. It was a very nice place to stay. Very clean and nice amenities. There was no air conditioning, but we really didn't need it with the nice breezes from the bay. Views were beautiful and you were within walking distance of many restaurants and attractions. The hotel is also a historic site and they had lots of old pictures and news clippings that told the story of the building and surrounding area. Neat place to stay, would recommend! read more

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Fifth Avenue Bistro and Bar in the hotel is fabulous. Chef Christian's dishes were done to perfection with excellent pairing of spices and sides. Beautiful plating as well. Shane provided excellent serve.Atmosphere was quaint. Our favorite restaurant in Seward read more

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Very cute hotel in a great location. Only stayed here for one night, and this was perfect for wanting to be walking distance to the downtown restaurants area. Although we didn't eat there, there's a restaurant attached to the hotel as well. I loved the Victorian aesthetic and the real antique displays in the lobby. The staff was very friendly and accommodating as well. Only con would be the lack of ACs in the rooms. They said they only have ACs in the lobby, and gave us a small fan to use in the room. read more

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Avoid the "Historic Wing" if you can. We were lucky to have a private bath, but many of the rooms do not. Our historic room included an ancient mattress, old pipes along the ceiling, historic views of Seward alleyway garbage bins, and the feeling that we were a couple of old prospectors bunking down for the night. It's a shame that the hotel doesn't put a bit of effort into improving the historic wing rooms. The rooms are tiny, but there are lots of ideas online to re-design small spaces. Instead, this hotelier has just plunked down a few pieces of cheap Goodwill furniture. In the bathroom, simply installing an extra towel bar and door hook for clothes or a small table for toiletries would make a big difference. Finally, the "free wifi" is only available in the lobby. However, we enjoyed having a cocktail hour there each evening to check email and sit among the stuffed animals. The restaurant bar serves a nice glass of wine at a good price. The staff were all very friendly. Since we stayed in such a cramped, shabby room, I can't recommend the Seward Hotel. But perhaps the newer wing is a much better experience. read more

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Loved it! Had to get used to no AC but the people were friendly and the hotel is within walking distance to just about everything. I would totally go back! read more

We went to Alaska to celebrate my daughter's high school graduation and stayed at a variety of hotels in Anchorage and Seward. Hotel Seward, by far, was the WORST hotel we have ever stayed in. Why...you may ask? Could it be the extensive amount of taxidermy in the hotel lobby that were decorated in Easter outfits even though Easter had passed? Perhaps it was the non-functional front door that required the strength of a football team to open it? Certainly it was not ADA accessible nor easy to get through when carrying luggage. Could it be the absence of a front desk person? Even when we rang the bell, it took a LONG time for someone to show up. Maybe it was the fact that it was after 4:30 p.m. and the rooms still hadn't been cleaned and were ready for us to check in. We were traveling during the off-season in April so it's not like the hotel was packed with guests. There was no apology for the inconvenience. We were made to feel as if we were inconveniencing the hotel staff. By the time we finally were given the opportunity to check into our rooms, we realized that both were equally dismal. Neither had air conditioning. The air was stale and almost had a musty/mildew smell to it. So, we needed to open the windows. One room overlooked a parking area so there was constant noise from car doors opening and closing; engines starting and stopping; and people talking. The other room - the more "spacious" room with a supposed view of Resurrection Bay overlooked the sidewalk and street. So, there were noises from vehicles and people walking right below the room. The "spacious" room also had a view of houses that were rather run down. In the FAR distance you could see some mountains/hills. I suppose if you were on the roof of the hotel you could see the water. Certainly, it's not easily viewable from the rooms. The hotel is in a state of disrepair. For example: - there was a broken and unusable window in one room - the toilet didn't fill properly. The lid needed to be taken off to readjust the handle so it would seal and fill the bowl each time The sheets were rough and pilled. It felt like sleeping on sandpaper. These sheets either were so cheap and of poor quality; or have been on the beds for decades are were overused. The interior of the hotel is dark - both from a lighting perspective and décor. We let the owner know about the items needing repair and the condition of the sheets. Again, there was no apology for the condition of the rooms. There was only defensiveness. The only plus side to this hotel is the location. We were thankfully able to leave the hotel to explore the shops and aquarium in Seward. We drove along the bay and loved seeing the wildlife - especially the sea otters and eagles. read more

Hotel Seward - This was the "beautiful Resurrection Bay" view the hotel said that the "spacious" rooms have. There are no views of the water - just houses. - Hotels Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Hotel Seward is in a great location if you're wanting to stay in the downtown area by the shops, not a good hotel if you're trying to be close to the marina. I booked this hotel on a whim trip to Seward. Negative: -Tons of construction around the hotel and confusing on how to access the parking lot. Not the hotels fault, but a notice on the confirmation email or website would have been nice. -If you are in the wing with the shared bathrooms the hallway can be pretty loud, the doors are not any type of solid material and sound travels really loud in the hallway. -I booked a room with the description of "detached private bathroom" I did not take this to be a hallway shared bathroom, which I later realized when we checked in. Positives: -Very friendly staff, always smiling and acknowledged whenever we were around them in the hallways or walking out -On site restaurant that has a really good breakfast for a fair price. -Comfy beds, t.v., windows open, ample amount of towels and blankets, sink in room -Decided to stay another night and front desk was very accommodating in allowing us to stay in the same hotel room read more

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We love the ambiance of this hotel, the staff, the location and the breathtaking view! If you come visiting this quaint location with fast city expectations- this is not it for you especially during off season. This is our first time visiting (family with preteens) and we all had a great time. No need to venture off searching for food, Ms. Gene's provides delicious fulfilling dishes despite its tiny location and limited seating which your hotel room can remedy. Highly recommend and will visit again. We stayed in the elevator access wing which seems to offer private bathrooms and a bit more space. read more

Hotel Seward - Morning view of the hotel entrance. - Hotels Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Seriously over priced for a hotel, but they can get away with it during the tourist season. I made sure to get a room with a private bathroom, many are shared communal bathrooms. No AC, but they do give ya a small fan and opening the windows when it's warm to cool off. Very old and vintage, however; it does feel clean. No room service, you need to go to the front desk if you need anything. Bests are warn out and could use an upgrade. At least the room I am staying in has a min frig, microwave and small coffee maker. read more

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Although charming, the "historical" side of this "hotel" is quite appropriate when we had sat upon, or shall I say, cratered in a non-supporting bed! TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE - I would NOT recommend! read more

We stayed on the remodeled side. Room was nice and hotel is in a good area to just get out and walk the southern end of town. No a/c like most no chain hotels in the area but windows open and they give multiple fans. read more

Worst Hotel Experience Imaginable - I booked a Deluxe Queen room through American Express Travel. The small, dingy room Hotel Seward gave me....DID NOT HAVE A BATHROOM. The front desk acted like that wasn't a big a deal and insisted "that's what I booked" (it wasn't). They refused to change my room and refused a refund. After checking in to another hotel, I looked at my records. The Deluxe Queen room I booked most assuredly had a bathroom. I collected my confirmation and receipt and showed it to Hotel Seward. Despite the facts, they again refused to offer a refund and suggested I send an e-mail to "management". It's now been two weeks and 3 e-mails later and they have not so much as replied (I confirmed verbally the e-mails were received). I'm a seasoned traveler with 100's of hotel stays. This is by far the worst service I've experienced. Stay far away. read more

Finding a place to stay in Seward on short notice: Winter: relatively easy. Summer: nearly impossible. Seems like warm temps this year are shifting the procrastinator-scouting hotel conditions more towards summer. This hotel allows dogs and had a room, so we took it! It's historic, it's kitschy, it's wonderful. It doesn't include breakfast, but you can eat at the attached Gene's Place, which is about 1000% better than crappy free hotel breakfasts. Winter prices are around $100, reasonable. Location is great, walk to everything. Parking is also pretty plentiful, for "downtown" Seward. read more

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Had an excellent stay at Hotel Seward. Perfectly located for a car free stay. The free shuttle or local free bus helped us get around and there was the sea life museum and lots of restaurants within walking distance. Room was very comfortable and staff very attentive. Overall an excellent stay. read more

Hotel Seward is probably the best hotel in all of Seward, AK. It's historic with matching decor, yet, the property, rooms, and lobby are kept in good condition. I'll definitely choose Hotel Seward the next time I visit this small South Central Alaskan coastal community. We stayed in a large 2-bed suite with a fireplace, sitting area next to the windows, and small area for food. The decor is classic Victorian meets memorable Alaska. A pair of complimentary Chocolates from Sweet Darlings "Alaska's Confectionors" was a nice touch. The lobby looks like it was decorated by your Grandma after her latest garage-sale-Saturday buying spree with a wild mix of stuffed animals, art, lounge chairs, and knick knacks. Somehow it all works to enhance the vibe of Hotel Seward as a memorable vacation rest stop and probably the best hotel in all of Seward, AK. read more

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The rooms off of the main lobby area are dingy, dark, barely clean, overlook a dirty parking lot alley, and are very basic. The price is three times what the room is worth and there is no breakfast included. It might be good for one quick night stay, but no longer. read more

Our dog starts showing allergic reaction and her ears were swollen the first day we arrived to this hotel. This hotel also has stupid policy (you wouldn't see this policy on their website and you wouldn't know until you check-in) where you can't leave the pet alone in the room. Our dog is old and has difficulty being outside for long time when it's hot outside. Apparently hotel owner thinks that they know what's best for OUR dog smh. This policy is not for your pet's safety or others. This policy is there for hotel to charge $100 and make money off of it. Lastly, they will search your room if they think you left your dog unattended and they will give you made up reason why they entered your room. read more

Super nice hotel. Antique yet refurbished well, the rooms are immaculate and inviting. Lovely historical pictures of Alaska all over too! 10/10. read more

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Such a cool place! All the traditional charm paired with cleanliness and a touch of modernity. Rooms are cozy and well equipped, comfortable beds, nice bathrooms. There's a nice restaurant right beside the lobby and the staff there were very helpful. Made me feel right at home and couldn't be more charming. read more

A very old hotel with a moldy smell through out the property. The inside of the hotel decorated creepy looking decoration. There is no bathroom on the room, so you have to go out of your room and use sharing bathroom with every guests in the hotel. Extremely inconvenient considering the rate of this hotel is not cheap either. I over hear other guests opinion as well of how unhappy they were. If you are going on a cruise ship, I recommended not to stay in Seward because its really not worthy! read more

Loved the Hotel Seward. It's not a Westin or Hilton. It's owned by Alaskans, it's seems dog friendly and the staff is very helpful. Had a great view of the mountains from out window. Our room was spacious and the bed comfortable. If you are overnighting in Seward this hotel is right down town walking distance from several great restaurants, coffee shops and the Sealife Center! read more

What a quaint hotel! I didn't realize it was the oldest hotel in Steward. Kind if neat to stay in a piece of history. Mark, the owner, is very nice and knowledgable of the area. I would definitely stay here again read more

Really cute hotel lots of interesting stuff to look at as far as decorations go . Comfortable bed , very clean and friendly staff. Definitely recommend this hotel . read more

WARNING TO SUMMER TRAVELERS: EXCRUCIATINGLY HOT There are a lot of upsides about the Hotel Seward: nice rooms, not unreasonable pricing, great location. However, the rooms don't have air conditioning, or any kind of thermostat at all (at least, in ours). And despite the fact that the weekend we were there was constantly pouring down rain and never got above 50 degrees, our room was regularly 80 or above. We slept with the windows wide open, fan going, on top of the covers, and were still deeply uncomfortable. So, unless you are used to sleeping in a sweat lodge, I would look into other summertime accommodations. But if you prefer a warm room, then 10/10 would recommend. read more

I booked this hotel more then a month before arriving. The staff is dishonest and my room was basically a claustrophobic closet. A walled in bed next to a building outside with no air! When I booked and when I checked in I asked about the rooms and was told this was as nice as any room. It was the worst room in the hotel. The room below it is a storage closet for the cleaning people. I asked to change rooms and was constantly put off by the staff. I asked Michael to speak to the manager (Mary) in person and by phone more then six times. He assured me she would call and never did. Do not stay in this hotel! read more

Nice old style hotel that has history. Easy accessibility to downtown Seward. We had some issues with our window that wasn't repaired. Bathrooms functioned well and beds were comfy. Since it's alaska there is no A/C but since they had a unusual hot summer it was a scorcher in the room so we had to keep the door open to get a cross draft. The restaurant for breakfast was good and slightly pricey. Good omlettes, fresh strong coffee, and great service. read more

A great historic place to stay. We were here for one night. Check in staff was friendly. The lobby has way over done it on the dead animals. That could definitely be toned back. Our room was clean but dated. This didn't bother us as we knew this would come with the territory of staying in a historic place. We didn't eat here for dinner as there is not a single vegetarian entree on the menu. I feel that a hotel restaurant should always have at least one option. Nice hotel though. read more

The worse hotel I have ever been to. Extremely poor customer service! The owner will literally chase you out of the hotel demanding answers if he isn't happy. They will assign your a "twin hotel room" it's a two bed room with a separate bathroom that you must share with the entire floor! It's disgusting they have picture of dead people hanging on there walls to make it even more uncomfortable. Terrible decorations and even worse hotel rooms. The plumbing sucks, and I will NEVER COME HERE AGAIN! The worst experience I've ever had at a hotel thanks for the shity experience. read more

Pricey should be expected... especially in the summer, this town lives off fish and tourism. I stayed in the Alaskan side (the website clearly states to book on the Alaskan side to avoid the "historic" element of the original Seward Hotel) The rooms on the Alaskan side are large and airy with a wonderful view of the pier. The staff is very friendly and the hotel restaurant was great. I love the location as well, you can walk anywhere! read more

I had a great time staying at the hotel Seward. The rooms were very nice and clean and the staff was very friendly. Recommend to anybody.

Pros: Clean, beds was comfy to me, has a microwave and mini fridge and ironing board. Cons: In the summer it is swealtering in the rooms, loud noise from the bars out back at night, no view, parking is crappy(had to park on next street one day) read more