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Van Gilder Hotel

Van Gilder Hotel

Seward Alaska
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
This hotel has renovations that may affect your stay read more

Renovations

The property is closed between September 10 and May 14.

Your journey through living history begins at Van Gilder Hotel, blending timeless charm with contemporary elegance, within a 5-minute walk of Seward Community Library & Museum and Chugach Heritage Center. This historic hotel is 35 minutes drive to Kenai Fjords National Park and 6 minutes walk to Seward Waterfront Park.

Step back in time with daily housekeeping, complimentary high-speed WiFi and a private bathroom with premium toiletries set against heritage architecture and timeless elegance.

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Property Details

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.

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

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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
  • Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Other details

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Seward Community Library & Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Chugach Heritage Center - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Alaska SeaLife Center - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Seward Waterfront Park - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Seward Boat Harbor - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Mount Marathon - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Two Lakes Park - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Caines Head Trailhead - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Lowell Point State Recreation Site - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
North Beach - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Caines Head State Recreation Area - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Chugach National Forest - 8.3 km / 5.1 mi
Resurrection River Trailhead - 17.1 km / 10.6 mi
The preferred airport for Van Gilder Hotel is Kenai, AK (ENA-Kenai Municipal) - 167.1 km / 103.8 mi

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Location

308 Adams Street, Seward, Alaska 99664, United States
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