Such a classic old hotel -- left to rot. This place hasn't seen a vacuum in months, if not years. Tiles missing, wallpaper pealing. We were there for three days and the dirt piles never moved 9although the one boot left in the hallway was finally picked up). No central heat, just space heaters, the TV never worked, and it was hard to tell if the receptionist, who was hardly ever there, hated us or just herself for being there. When we asked for a hair dryer we were told "they are were all being used" and there was no elevator so we had to lug our luggage up three floors -- a bit of a struggle for us seniors. Cut loose for a few more bucks and go elsewhere.

I booked my room with the expectation that my accommodations would be very basic, but relatively safe and quiet. I was on a strict per diem for lodging and the Salmon Derby had filled up all the other hotels. One of the best perks is that this hotel is very close to the South end of town with all the restaurants, gift shop and Sea Life center. I am not sure if I had a haunting experience, but after the 2nd night's stay at about 1:30 am, I heard a woman loudly scream in fright, then dead silence afterward. Yes, the paint is peeling. Yes, some windows have plexiglass and tape over them. Yes, there's strangely a bathroom sink in the adjoining room in 302. Yes, you want to close the bathroom curtain so you don't flash the people or restaurant across the street. Yes, there is a musty smell. But I'm glad they were able to accommodate me and I knew exactly what I was in for. Old places like this require A LOT of upkeep. My only hope is they keep at it for many others to enjoy.

Cold Water in Shower!!! Night and Morning....We are full....that was the explanation!!!. Not Clean. Front desk cler very RUDE. Not Breakfast. Bad Smell. We went because it is a Historical Building but it really dont worth US$200. It is very disapointed how in bad shape it was. Smell like if there were cats.....Horrible Experience.

This is a last resort hotel; only stay here if you cannot find a room anywhere else. If you like Historic sites and haunted houses, this is the place for you. We stayed here for one night and I couldn’t get out fast enough because an entity urged me to leave. I never felt in danger, but I was definitely given a sense of urgency to get out. While this is a historic land site it is a bit run down and falling apart. The hotel was built in 1916 and retains many of the original relics and construction. The paint is falling off the walls, the carpet looks like it is original, the floors and walls creak and groan, and it feels like you have stepped back in time. There is no elevator so if you are on the third floor you have a hike up a narrow stairway. If you are energy or spirit sensitive, do not stay here (unless you like that sort of thing). I’ve stayed in several historic buildings much older than this one and was expecting the musty smell and rundown décor, but this was on a whole other level (and not in a good way). The room I stayed in looked like it had a fresh coat of paint and the bathroom had recently been upgraded, which was nice. The bed frame looked like it was barely holding together, but the bed was comfortable.

It’s very haunted! It’s 107 years old and its using plenty of original period decor. The overall upkeep and improvements need much more attention! However, this is a fascinating place to stay! To be clear, you are going to want to stay here to save money and not because its The Omni or The Ritz. You will get some sleep and if you read the framed articles in the hallways, it feels like you’re in a museum that doubles as a hotel! You can definitely learn Seward’s history just reading the walls here. Then you get THE WOO & BOO factor: If you’re lucky, like us, it won’t be long before you get a haunting experience! Our room door swung forcefully (like a hand tugged the knob aggressively) open by itself! nobody near it and no window drafts. The neighbors in room 202 told us their toilet paper roll started spitting out sheets on its own and the ghost even separated them onto the floor! To recap, if you to be in the old town Seward (this is the most expensive little city in Alaska), stay here to save some money and you will get a memorable experience. We really enjoyed it, all things considered…