Van Gilder Hotel

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308 Adams Street
Seward, AK 99664-0609
Nightly Rates: ( 107.10 - 199.00 )
3 Star


Property Description

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 will 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.



Amenities

· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Bay View
· Business Center
· City View
· Concierge Desk
· Concierge
· 24 Hour Front Desk
· Elevators
· FAX
· Ice Machine
· Maid Service
· Maid Service
· Mountain View
· Parking
· Outdoor Parking
· Security
· Shower
· Free Airport Shuttle
· Telephone
· Television with Cable
· Wake-up Service


Room Information

Standard Pension
Dormitory style room with facilities in the hall with private sink in each room with one queen bed. Cable TV and phone in each room.
Standard Room
This room offers either a queen, queen and twin murphy or two double beds. Private bath with shower, cable TV and phone. ***To better facilitate SPECIFY NUMBER OF BEDS IN ROOM***
Family Suite
Our suites have two queen beds and a twin size murphy bed. The private bath with shower is located in the main room. Cable TV and bath. Bay or Mountain view.
View Room Queen
Queen bed and twin size murphy bed. Private bath with shower, cable TV and phone. City or Mountain View. 3rd floor NO ELEVATOR

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Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 1600
· Check out time is 1200
· 23 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 3 floors.


Directions

From Anchorage- Take the Seward HWY South 120 miles to downtown Seward. Turn left on Adams Street.

The Van Gilder Hotel is located in the heart of Historic Downtown Seward.


Guarantee Policy

Varies by rate plan booked. Check availability for more information.


Cancellation Policy

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Restaurant Information

Restaurant / Dining Information

-The Crab Pot - Steak/Seafood Across street - 4PM to 11PM -The Harbor Dinner Club - Steak/Seafood 2Blks - 11AM to 11PM -Rays Restaurant - Steak/Seafood 1M - 11AM to 11PM -Christos Palace - Greek/Italian 2Blks - 11AM to 11PM -Apollo - Greek/Seafood 1/2Blk - 11AM to 11PM -Oriental Garden - Oriental 1/4Blk - 11AM to 11PM


Meeting Facility

Meeting / Conference Information

N/A


Recreation Information

Recreation Information

Located Nearby- -Bicycle Rentals -Boating -Children's Playground -Fishing -Hiking Trails -Massage Services -Sailing -Sightseeing Tours


Area Attractions

Area Attractions

Direction is from attraction to property-* Kenai Fjords National Park .................02M N* Exit Glacier ...............................11M S* Sea Life Center .......................2 blocks N* Seward Museum ..........................1 block S* Prince William Sound .......................25M E* CAINES HEAD................................ 1 Mile S * CHUGACH NATIONAL FOREST........... 0 Mile S * CITY HALL..................................... 1 BLOCK N FERRY/CRUISE DOCK....................... 1 MILE N * HARDING ICE FIELD......................... 6 Mile S* LIBRARY..................................... 1 BLOCK N RESURRECTION BAY....................... 11 Miles N* SEWARD DOWNTOWN................... 1 BLOCK N * SEWARD GENERAL HOSPITAL........... 1 Mile N * SEWARD MILITARY REC CAMP......... 3 Miles N * SEWARD PROVIDENCE................... 3 BLOCKS W * SMALL BOAT HARBOR................... 2 BLOCKS * THUMB COVE STATE PARK.............. 1 Mile S * TRAIN STATION............................. 1 MILE N * VOCATIONAL AND TECH SCHOOL..... 3 BLOCKS N*

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SEWARD

Although Seward is actually named after William H. Seward, United States Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln, who successfully fought for the US purchase of Alaska from Russia, the town is better known for being one of one of Alaska’s oldest and most picturesque communities complete with an historic downtown area, shops and art galleries.

Steps away from the Kenai Fjords National Park on Resurrection Bay on the Kenai Peninsula, and set against the backdrop of Mt Marathon, Seward is set as the ideal Alaska vacation destination for both summer and winter.

The area has everything to offer from wildlife cruises by the glaciers to sport fishing, kayaking, dog sledding, and winter adventures like snowmachining and cross-country skiing.

Glacier and wildlife cruises, from a few hours to full day tours, capture the majesty of the scenery, as do flightseeing trips to the Harding Ice Field and Kenai Fjords.

Whale watching begins in late March when there are also the added extras of otters, sea lions, puffins and more.

For those even more energetic, hiking trails offer an excellent way to see the area, as do horseback riding excursions, and even kayaking – another popular pastime for locals and visitors alike, with opportunities in the bay or further afield into the Kenai Fjords National Park.

With Resurrection Bay full of salmon and halibut, it is not surprising that fishing is popular with both novices and experienced anglers. Flightseeing tours take avid fishermen to world-class fishing locations and trophy sport fishing. The annual Seward Silver Salmon Derby draws anglers from around the world who try their luck at catching silver salmon and winning prizes totaling over $100,000

All year round, dog mushing is a favorite attraction. Some operators offer a visit to Iditarod champions’ homes, or helicopter rides to a snow covered glaciers for interaction with huskies and sledding.

Other attractions include the Alaska SeaLife Center (an aquarium located on the shores of Resurrection Bay) and The Resurrection Bay Historical Society/Museum which features exhibits about Seward and its role in Alaska's gold rushes.

The Chugach Heritage Center in Seward is a prime example of Alaska's expansion of Native culture showcases. The newly constructed center features a play, displays of traditional artifacts, art and a gift shop.

Seward is also well known for its Fourth of July marathon which is part of the 4th July celebrations. The foot race follows a route a mile and a half up Mt Marathon and a mile and a half down again. The original race was a result of a wager that the route could not be completed in an hour. That race actually took one hour and two minutes. The overall record now is 43 minutes and 23 seconds.

Other festivities include the Seward Ocean Festival in May, complete with the Seward Sea Kayaking Expo, Military Appreciation picnic, Boat Decorating Contest, Yacht Club Open House & Breakfast, Sidewalk Sales, and Prize Drawings around town.

One thing is certain - there is no lack of things to do in Seward, Alaska.