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BEST WESTERN PLUS Edgewater Hotel
202 5th Avenue, Seward, Alaska 99664Phone: 907/224-2700 | Fax: 907/224-2701
This hotel in Seward, Alaska directly overlooks Resurrection Bay and offers a free shuttle service and complimentary breakfast.
The BEST WESTERN PLUS Edgewater Hotel takes great pride in offering outstanding customer service and amenities. This hotel places guests in the heart of downtown Seward and walking distance from the popular Alaska SeaLife Center. Travelers looking for true Alaska adventure will find it at nearby Kenai Fjords National Park and Exit Glacier. Hotel guests will also be near popular local events including the Mt. Marathon Race, annual halibut fishing tournaments and the salmon derby. The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle (May 15- September 15) to and from the Alaska Railroad Station and Cruise Ship Terminal servicing Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Holland America and Regent cruise lines.
This 100% non smoking hotel offers, inviting and comfortable guest rooms equipped with cable television with HBO®, high speed Internet, microwave and refrigerator. Additional hotel amenities include a complimentary continental breakfast, meeting and conference facilities with business center available. A concierge is available to assist any guests during standard business hours.
Experience the best option for hotels in Seward, make a reservation at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Edgewater Hotel today!
Seasonal property. Closed from October 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012.
Local Events Worth Considering:
February 2012
A tradition in Anchorage. Join us for our 10-day celebration of life in Alaska.
International ice sculpting event with 180 sculptures. In Fairbanks.
March 2012
One of Alaska's biggest events takes place in the winter: the Iditarod, the 1,100-mile sled dog race from Anchorage to Nome.
Enjoy the famous Fairbanks Winter Carnivals championship sled-dog races and larger-than-life ice sculptures.
April 2012
World's largest backcountry gathering, classes and clinics. In Valdez.
Celebrate the return of migratory birds from Central and South American to the southern panhandle of Alaska. In Ketchikan.
Performances ranging from school groups to professionals to at-home hobbyists. In Juneau.
Celebrate the return of migrating Eastern Pacific Gray Whales with art and literature events and performances.
May 2012
Juneau will resonate to the beat of the finest jazz, blues, and classical music.
Environmental education. Shows visitors the beauty of Prince William Sound & the Copper River Delta. In Cordova.
Speakers, entertainment and more. In Homer.
July 2012
Magic Happens at the Fair. In Haines.
Nearby Attractions:
List All AK AttractionsKenai Fjords National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park, located on the Kenai Peninsula, near Seward, is a land at the mercy of ocean storms, earthquakes and glaciers. During the summer months, enjoy a boat tour to see the tidewater glaciers or cruise in the Resurrection Bay to see a variety of wildlife. The park is home to sea otters, bald eagles, dolphins, harbor seals, puffins, fin whales, humpback whales and mountain goats. Bring your camera to capture it all.
Lace up your hiking boots for trekking along one of the park's trails to reach an active glacier or join in one of the ranger-led walks. Learn about the geology of the park on this educational journey. While in the park, try kayaking, fishing, mountaineering or enjoy a scenic overflight of the park, for an incredible experience. After a day in the great Alaskan outdoors, rest comfortably with Best Western hotels.
Seward Museum
The Seward Museum houses a wonderful collection of artifacts, Native American baskets, photographs, documents and ivory carvings. Learn about the history of Seward, while strolling through the museum. During the summer months, visit the museum to view "The History of Seward" and "The History of the Iditarod Trail" special slide shows.
The 1903 founding of Seward, is celebrated annually at the museum on August 28. Stop by the museum gift shop to browse the selection of books, and gift items to round out your museum tour. Visit this coastal Alaskan town in Resurrection Bay, to find out why "Alaska starts here". Check into a Best Western guest room, to enjoy a peaceful night's rest.
