Ok, Im with Andrew in this one and we don't agree on much. Don't come here unless you have to. We drove to Seward on a whim and figured we would stay at Harbor 360 where we always stay. Mistake... there was a tourist surge this weekend and they were full and they recommend we go to their sister hotel Gateway. I've been curious about this place since it was built recently. We got the last room. And let me tell you, what a sham. It charges the same fkng rates as Harbor 360 but is only a shadow of her. The rooms a clean and well kept and beds are comfy, but not worth the EXHORBITANT PRICES. For the same price I could be at Harbor with a pool, work out room, dock front view of the water and mountains, adequate parking, and nicer rooms with more amenities. Sigh. I wouldn't be so annoyed if the rooms were cheaper. Because the room is fine. But the fact that they charge the same price for something that offers significantly less services makes no sense. There isn't even enough parking here. There's no dresser for your clothing. The internet is slow as a slug. The water is blocks away. The microwave is on the 2nd floor (???? SO handy when im naked). Yeah, this set up is not worth 400 bucks during high season. Im glad im here during May and I got a local rate or I'd be IRATE. read more

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We stayed at Seward Gateway Hotel during our 2022 trip to Alaska, and it was the ideal home base for exploring Kenai Fjords National Park. We spent one full day on the water doing a glacier and wildlife tour with Major Marine and another hiking in the park which were both unforgettable experiences. The hotel was clean, quiet, and super convenient to everything in Seward. The room was comfortable, and after long days out in nature, it was exactly what we needed to relax and recharge. Breakfast was simple but tasty, with enough options to start the day off right. This isn't a luxury stay, but it's a solid, no-frills option that we'd absolutely recommend to anyone looking to explore the beauty of Seward and Kenai Fjords. read more

Getting a 3 stars because of the price does not meet all the expectations. This is the slowest internet I have ever experience in my life. It was .06. Could not do a single thing. It is crazy. Also, we got here at 9 a.m. we then took a tour, walked the entire town, did everything. The lady at the front desk told us our room would be ready early. Not the case. They are weren't even going to tell us it was ready and we were sitting right in front of them. Walls are thin. Breakfast was small. Pluses are the beds are comfortable, it was clean, and the rooms were large. read more

Beautiful (fairly new) hotel with friendly staff and large, comfortable rooms. I appreciated the environmentally friendly touches, the large refrigerator, coffee maker, numerous plugs and USB ports, and thermostat that worked instantly. The pillows were great! There's a water bottle refill station in the lobby and a free shuttle from the train station. There's also a free shuttle to the cruise port. The free breakfast had everything you could possibly want, and another one of those "xerox machines" that spits out fresh pancakes. The fresh bacon was a nice touch and the coffee was excellent. Room 206 was very quiet and the black out shade worked perfectly - since sunset didn't happen till long after I was asleep. The only two negatives are the extremely slow internet and the weak water pressure in the shower. But neither of those thing would keep me from staying here again. It was easy to walk downtown, and being so close to Resurrection Bay was beautiful. read more

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The Gateway is a lovely surprise in Seward! The rooms are big. They're clean, the quality of the bedding is excellent and the people serving at the front desk are professional. I recommend this as a great location to visit when you are visiting Seward. It's also much quieter than if you're down by the boat harbor or if you're downtown. There is no restaurant but there is a complementary breakfast and in the evening there is a brewery that visits and hosts a bar. They also have a couple of food trucks nearby that are convenient to get your food if you are looking for a late night snack! read more

I'll be honest, we booked this because we had a fishing charter and it was the only hotel with room. There was only one review of it at that time, the 5-star one. I found that review highly inaccurate. That reviewer describes this place as "soundproof", which could not be farther from the truth. These walls are paper-thin. You will hear EVERYTHING going on outside. When my brother left to go get some sundries, I heard every step he took towards the elevator after leaving our room. This wasn't a huge issue for me, as I'm a sound-sleeper, but it's something you should know if you aren't. The WiFi: this is the slowest WiFi I've used in 7 years. WiFi on a plane is faster. Tethering to your weak cellphone signal in the middle of the Prince William Sound on a ferry is faster. The internet connections in Bethel is faster. There is just no excuse for speeds this slow at a place that costs $300+ a night. The breakfast is the same generic coffee & carbs that every hotel this side of Motel 6 does. The only thing saving this place from 1-star is that the staff were really friendly, and the beds were cozy. The blackout curtains were also a nice touch and worked very well. Don't come here. Don't encourage these insane, resort-level prices for ho-hum hotel amenities. read more

Seward Gateway Hotel - Some of the slowest internet in all of Alaska, I've had faster internet in Bethel - Hotels Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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The Gayeway hotel is amazing! Billy really went above and beyond to help us out and made our stay amazing. I appreciate all the hard work the hotel staff does to make our stay in Seward amazing and the gateway goes above and beyond. read more

Bummer that I can't give more than 3 stars but the price per night simply doesn't cover what you receive in return. Although the staff is professional, helpful and friendly & the building looks pretty new and fancy; there are some basic-comforts that it doesn't check off the list. Main issue number one is the terrible insulation or lack of it. When cars drove by, it sounded like the window was open when it wasn't. I could also hear anything and everything from the hallway. This was also due to there being a 2 inch gap under my door that was somehow either cut crooked or the floor was (check the pic, no lie or exaggeration). Main issue number two is food/drinks in general. Although you spend $350/night, the free hotel breakfast is no different than the ones you would get at a Days Inn. Your usual cereal, toast and coffee station along with some fruits, yogurts, etc. There is a fridge in the room but no microwave. There are a few items for sale at the front desk but there is no actual small shop or bar inside of the hotel. So ultimately paying $350/night just to be in a room that looks new and pretty but isn't actually more functional than any other room isn't worth the price. I would have stayed somewhere else were it not that my original booking elsewhere fell through short notice and options were limited.. read more

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We stayed here the night before a cruise starting in Seward, Alaska. Location was convenient to the train station and the cruise port. Through the Alaska Railroad we arranged to have our luggage delivered directly to the hotel and we only had to get on the hotel shuttle. The outside and lobby were unremarkable but the room had a good amount of space and felt newer and clean. The bathroom looked brand new with quartz countertops and and modern style fixtures. Walk in shower with no tub which was fine. Two beds were comfy with high quality bedding. Adequate lighting and room included a tv, desk area and a mini fridge. The only downside was a club across the street blaring music from a live band through the night. Our first floor room window faced the club and we were close to losing our minds. Thankfully it stopped promptly at 10pm. The free breakfast buffet was great with a few hot items and lots of other choices available. About the shower- if you're a late riser, take your shower the night before. We got up late and showered after 9am. There was no hot water so showers were necessarily quick. Overall we had a great experience here and would recommend it. read more

Nice new hotel, and super clean, too! Staff was really nice and helpful. Our room was spacious for a party of 4 (2 kids and 2 adults). Super convenient location as well, as the bus MotorCoach connection to Anchorage or Denali stopped right at the front of the hotel. read more

The best thing about the hotel..the staff and the cleanliness! The evening happy hour with the local brewery was amazing!! The only bummer was how poorly constructed the hotel is. The walls are paper thin and it feels like you are showering in an RV. That being said, the location is perfect and the staff were absolutely wonderful. They offer washers and dryers and have coins and detergent available. The free breakfast is great and the amenities are top notch! read more

What a lovely hotel! It is so clean and modern. Nicest places I've stayed in Alaska! Qaemin, the man at the front desk, was so kind and helpful! Would come back again soon! read more

Really liked my stay, beds were nice, rooms were immaculately clean, and everything was tidy. Only thing keeping it from five stars were the wifi and floors. Slow and creaky! But, I do recommend it if you are in Seward, AK read more

My family enjoyed our time here. The bed rooms were very spacious with large bathrooms as well. Beds were large with plenty of sheets and pillows. The breakfast was amazing too, it's free and comes with a lot of great options, including sausage, bacon, eggs, fruits, yogurt, breads and various juices. There is a large selection. I needed a crib for my kid and the staff had it in our room within minutes. The staff was very friendly. The hotel is also located very close to the pier and plenty of restaurants. read more

At first appearance this hotel seems nice. Newly built so everything is still in nice shape. The checkin process was a bit of a struggle due to confusion with the reservation we made in conjunction with a boat tour. I was very disappointed that no rooms have microwaves. You can't even access one in the lobby or dining area. To add to the frustrations you can't access the dining area for coffee or other amenities outside of breakfast. What hotel doesn't offer coffee and such throughout the day? First for me! But the biggest frustration with the Gateway hotel is the lack of insulation in the walls. No exaggeration, we could literally hear the conversation from the people in the next room, like clearly, every word. Not a screaming match, just a conversation. We could hear the elevator, and we were halfway down the hall from it. Just goes to show you can build something and make it appear to be nice but if you skimp on the important stuff you may as well save your money. If we come back To Seward we will choose an alternate place to spend our $300+ for a room! Did I mention overpriced! read more

This hotel was just ok. It was nothing fancy by any means. At over $300 a night I expected more! Our window faced the road, not like the photos show. There was no microwave in the room. The walls are very thin so you could hear other people. The place was full as we needed a room the next night. I'm so glad now they were booked. We found a place less than half the price with much better views. We had to catch a charter at 6 am so breakfast wasn't available. Definitely overpriced hotel! I won't be back. read more

I highly recommend staying here while you are visiting Seward! The hotel is new, has a great location that's walking distance to everything, and EXCELLENT service. Eric at the front desk made our stay and deserves to be recognized! He was welcoming, very accommodating for our last minute stay, gave great recommendations, and was truly genuine! Thank you Eric for making sure our stay in Seward was so wonderful! read more

I booked the hotel as part of a convention package. The room was clean, but the walls are pretty thin. I could hear sounds from the hall and other rooms. The hotel breakfast was good if standard fare. It was definitely a step above continental breakfasts, but it was not anything spectacularly different. They had a buffet style serving area with mini cheese omelettes, bagels, English muffins, bacon or sausage, hot drinks (including cocoa), and a variety of juices. The staff were very professional and accommodating. I did not have any issues for them to attend to, but their courtesy was notable. The convention space is one large room which accommodates more than 100 people. I think we may have had as many as 150 people there. The hotel is conveniently located for short walks to the docks for boat tours of the bay or several eateries. 4/5 stars due to thin walls, but otherwise a solid choice for a hotel. read more

I will NEVER stay here again. My husband surprised me with a visit for my birthday and Valentine's Day as the two were close together. We checked in and the gal on duty was super sweet. She welcomed us to the hotel and referred us to a spot for dinner. We went up to our room and found it beautiful. However upon returning from dinner and settling in for the night our neighbor began banging on the wall that we were too loud. We were sitting on our bed talking about our supper and our plans for the next day. We were NOT being loud. I called down to the reception desk to let them know that the neighbor was upset and that we were talking in a normal indoor voice with our TV low. The receptionist acknowledged that the walls were thin and that she would talk with the neighbor. At midnight, as we were settling down for the night, we received a phone call telling us that we were too loud and that reception would be coming up to access our noise because the neighbor was complaining. As we scrambled to get dressed, reception never arrived. Instead we got a phone call telling us we needed to move rooms. When we asked why we needed to move rooms we were told we could either leave or move. We were not allowed to state our side. We were not loud. We have spent every Valentines weekend in Seward for the last 5 years and never had a problem. At this point the staff (new receptionist) was so rude we made the decision to leave. At 1am we packed up and left for Anchorage. Our weekend was ruined. I will never stay here again. I will not recommend this hotel to anyone. The staff is rude, the walls are thin. Stay here at your own risk. I'd recommend the Harbor 360 if you want a welcoming and cozy experience. Steer clear of this place. read more

The hotel is fairly new and very clean. The staff are very friendly. They also offer a complimentary breakfast which we did not have in Anchorage, Denali or Fairbanks. There is a general dining area but no restaurant attached if that is a benefit you are looking for. There are many restaurants to choose from in Seward. I recommend getting to them early or making reservations in advance. Especially if you want to eat at The Cookery (book months in advance or be prepared to be on a waiting list for the bar or dine at 9:15) Seward was the final destination in our trip which made the hotel having a self serve laundry room a plus as we needed to wash a few things. One downfall to this hotel is that the walls do not block sound. You can hear everything in all surrounding rooms. They have signs post that quiet times are 10pm to 8 am. Apparently no one staying there can read as people were very loud in the halls. That was the only negative we had. Check in is 4 pm which was strictly enforced so do not be in a hurry to check in. read more

While booking for our stay in Seward, we decided to go ahead and do the package deal which was if we stayed at the Gateway, we would receive a discount toward a Major Marine tour that we were interested in. We called the hotel for details and the clerk at the Gateway was extremely helpful with booking both the hotel stay and the 6 hour cruise that we opted for. We stayed for 2 nights to enjoy all that there is to offer in the area. Upon arrival, we were extremely pleased with the beautiful aesthetics of the property and the professionalism of the staff. With the hotel being only several months old and open for the first tourist season, we had high expectations of cleanliness, modern amenities, etc. We were not disappointed. The room was so fresh and pretty. I would describe it as simple elegance. The beds were high end and very comfortable. There is a light installed over the shower, which was a thoughtful touch. Shampoo and body wash are kept in containers in the shower stalls, so you won't fear running out or forget to grab some before entering the stall. We were relieved to see the built in black out blinds. The only thing that we were a little disappointed about was the fact that there was no microwave in our room. We found one in the laundry room, though. Our room seemed sound proof, and the guests seemed scattered around the hotel enough that I didn't feel that we were too close. A tourist bus of occupants helped deplete the hot water on our last day so when we wanted to shower, we found luke warm water so we skipped showering. I would recommend looking into the hot water tank situation so that won't happen again. Breakfast was self-accessible and included waffles, eggs, sausage and bacon, toast, bagels and of course coffee or juice. Staff cleared our plates and cleaned immediately. It was wonderful to see the attentiveness of the staff. The hotel provides a shuttle service to/from the dock where the cruise takes off. We can't say enough good things about this hotel and highly recommend it. We had stayed at some lower quality places throughout our vacation that it was just a treat to get to splurge and feel luxurious for a couple of nights. read more

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June 20-22, 2021 New hotel, clean & nothing to complain about. It was more than one would expect, but it is high season in AK-even without the cruise ships. Staff was helpful. read more