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Published Date: Oct, 8, 2024
Travel Date: Sep, 1, 2024
Rating: 5
Such a lovely hotel, very authentic and felt like a "step back in time" ,warm, comfortable and very welcoming. Robbie and her family, where very frendly and made us feel at home ๐ก โค๏ธ.
Better than staying in a posh new "plastic" hotel. Feature with a bear ๐ป in the coffee โ๏ธ lounge and free hot beverages, microwave and refrigerator. A comfortable lounge to relax in. Bobbie was informative about the activities locally and other parts of Alaska. The price reflects, staying in an old authentic house. Bedrooms warm and beds ๐ allowed for a good night ๐ด sleep and clean rooms. If and when I visit seward again,I'll be booking a room well in advance. Thanks ๐ again
Acrostic poem of the Van Gilder
Published Date: Aug, 27, 2024
Travel Date: Aug, 1, 2024
Rating: 3
V-Very very old, yet fascinating
A-A bit haunted
N-Not very well maintained, but who has time for that anyway
G-Got great decorations
I-Increasingly peculiar with every decoration discovered
L-Like a land Titanic vibe
D-Downtown good location
E-Evidently very sturdy building as it has lasted all these years
R-Riveting articles written about this place over the years
H-Happy to have stayed one night to experience this place
O-Olfactory senses discovered new horizons
T-Tip toe down the hall or the whole hotel will hear you
E-Experience that will never be forgotten
L-Lest you regret it, better try at least one, and only one, night at the Van Gilder Hotel
- Rooms: 2
- Value: 1
- Sleep Quality: 3
- Location: 5
- Cleanliness: 3
- Service: 2
HORRIBLE
Published Date: Aug, 20, 2024
Travel Date: Aug, 1, 2024
Rating: 1
NO HOT WATER. Noneโฆ I forced myself because I wanted a shower.., let it run for 5-10 min. Deplorable bathroom. Would have been better to sleep in my car. The actual bed was ok. The filthy bathroom and lack of hot water kind of cancels out the historic charm.
- Rooms: 1
- Value: 1
- Sleep Quality: 3
- Location: 5
- Cleanliness: 1
- Service: 1
No hot water for 2 days, not maintained hotel!
Published Date: Jul, 29, 2024
Travel Date: Jul, 1, 2024
Rating: 2
The hotel is old looks nothing like the pictures!!! Paint peeling off outside of building, open electrical box in room, peeling wall paper, water barely came out of faucet of extra sink in bedroom, NO hot water entire 2 day stay!!! Water was BARELY warm!!! There was a lever on top of shower to turn water on and off, not where supposed water temperature handle was!!! If you're short, guess you're out of luck!!
Lady at front desk was very friendly and apologized for lack of hot water, certainly not her fault.
Our room was clean as we saw lady cleaning it with pine sol.
Could have been a great historic hotel stay if owners had maintained!
I would not recommend nor will I stay again.
- Rooms: 1
- Value: 1
- Sleep Quality: 1
- Location: 5
- Cleanliness: 4
- Service: 4
Going back in time!
Published Date: Jun, 18, 2024
Travel Date: Jun, 1, 2024
Rating: 4
A stay here is an experience. Room was very clean and the rate was inexpensive. Itโs an old, haunted building - what it lacks in amenities and upgrades, it definitely makes up for with charm and folklore. Receptionist was very friendly. Worth a stay!
- Rooms: 3
- Value: 5
- Sleep Quality: 3
- Location: 5
- Cleanliness: 5
- Service: 5