Van Gilder Hotel [Seward, AK]- Hotel Reviews

Long a favorite of tourists and Alaskans, The Van Gilder Hotel is a National Historic Landmark built in 1916, which has been tastefully restored to reflect its early Alaska history. You find the Van Gilder a quiet, non-smoking, impeccably clean and comfortable inn. Brass beds and period antiques allow guests to enjoy the authentic Victorian charm of an early century hotel. For your comfort we also feature modern amenities such as in-room phones, cable TV and private baths. The convenient location of The Van Gilder in downtown Seward allows you access to many area attractions: the Sealife Center, the Seward Museum of History and Art, local gift shops and restaurants, and the waterfront. Other area attractions include Kenai Fjords National Park, Exit Glacier, as well as many fishing and recreational opportunities found in Resurrection Bay.[less]

User Reviews for Van Gilder Hotel, Seward

Average User Rating: 8.5

Cleanliness:[8.5] • Staff:[9.0] • Location:[8.5]
Based on 9 user ratings

May 14, 2008 by Daniel from Glendale, AZ
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

Excellent location, and very Victorian style.
None.

“I enjoyed staying at this hotel. I liked the decor and the very friendly staff. I would definitely recommend it for those wanting to stay in an antique style hotel.”

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Sep 12, 2007 by Melody from Fairbanks, AK
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

Wonderful, historical hotel, very clean and family friendly. It is right down town from everything.
Leaving.

“Friendly staff, wonderful history throughout hotel, very nicely set up right in the heart of town.”

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Aug 21, 2007 by Tom from Falls Church, VA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

Breakfast room and wireless.
Dated.

“Old hotel nice people.”

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Aug 11, 2006 by Angela from Eagle River, AK
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

I liked the location of the hotel in that you could walk anywhere you needed to go. The staff was very friendly.
Noise level was very high - we could hear our neighbors too well. Our room did not come with a toilet/shower which made things a bit difficult.

“Hotel was a cute, quaint hotel with a lot of history to it. Very close to Sea Life center and many other attractions.”

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