If you are looking for an ideal location in downtown Seward to select as the ‘base-camp’ for your Kenai Fjords vacation, you will be hard-pressed to find a better option than Hotel Seward. This Alaskan-family owned property is located right in the middle of all the action in downtown Seward, near the waterfront.
The historic property which dates back to 1905 is lovingly cared for by it’s proprietors Mark and Mary and you can see their pride of ownership in all the fine details at Hotel Seward. The hotel’s eclectic décor has been carefully curated by the owners and staff and includes many unique wildlife and historic displays that celebrate Alaska’s beauty and history.
If location is an important factor in your lodging considerations, you will find that Hotel Seward checks all the boxes. Located along the waterfront in downtown Seward, the hotel is just a short stroll from the Alaska SeaLife Center, Seward museum, Resurrection Bay and many of Seward’s finest shopping and dining options. Hotel Seward is also just moments from Kenai Fjord National Park! Not to mention, access to both the train depot and the boat harbor in Seward is extremely convenient via the free shuttle service with a pick up and drop off station located just steps from the hotels front door.
One of the finest restaurants in Seward is located right on site at Hotel Seward. The highly acclaimed Fifth Avenue Bistro and Bar serves up the best in seasonal Alaskan cuisine, wine, beer and spirits with an intimate, Victorian atmosphere. Stop in for dinner during your stay and enjoy a wide palate of options where fresh, seasonal ingredients combine with impeccable service to delight all hungry adventurers. In addition to the delicious dinners, you will also find a comfortable lounge with a well-equipped bar where you can enjoy drinks and/or a nightcap. Note: The Fifth Avenue Bistro and Bar is only open for dinner, but as a guest of Hotel Seward, you will also recieve a 15% discount coupon to use for breakfast at the nearby Hotel Edgewater restaurant.
Accommodations
Your accommodation choices at Hotel Seward include a variety of rooms and options spread out over two unique wings of the hotel. There is both a Historic Wing and a newer Alaska Wing.
Alaskan Wing
The Alaska Wing provides some of the nicest and most spacious rooms available in Seward. The Alaska Wing includes 38 rooms. Some rooms offer views of the bay, while others include cozy fireplaces to amp up the ambiance. All rooms in the Alaska Wing include private bathrooms, cozy and comfortable Simmons Pillow Top Beauty-Rest beds and modern conveniences. You will enjoy flat-screen televisions with cable and HBO, free wireless Internet and free local calls, refrigerators and microwave ovens, in-room coffee makers, AM/FM alarm clocks, iron and ironing boards and more.
There are also a few rooms designated as 'pet-friendly rooms' in the Alaska Wing, if you are traveling with your four legged friend.
Historic Wing
Rooms in the Historic Wing are a great option if you are looking for comfortable, economical accommodations with a cozy historic vibe. This wing of the hotel dates back to the early 1900’s. The rooms are smaller in the Historic Wing and you can choose from rooms that include a private bath, or rooms with a private wash basin but shared bathrooms.
Something else to note is that there are no pet-friendly rooms, and there is no elevator access in the Historic Wing. All upper-level rooms are accessed by stairs.
The Historic Wing has undergone many renovations throughout the years, and even though it has it’s roots in the early twentieth century, it has been updated to provide guests many of today’s expected conveniences and amenities like free wireless Internet, cable TV with HBO, in-room phones with free local calls, AM/FM alarm clocks, as well as some rooms that include conveniences like mini-fridge and coffee maker.
