Located in a scenic area, Glacier Hotel offers modern comforts like a bar and restaurant. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, unwind with breakfast, and rely on the helpful staff for tour assistance.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Bar
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Free parking
Main amenities (7)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Room service
24-hour front desk
Vending machine
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
Microwave
Television
Daily housekeeping
Premium bedding
Free self-parking
Soundproofed rooms
Room options
View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds
Valdez Convention and Civic Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Columbia Glacier - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Dock Point Trail - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Valdez, AK (VDZ) - 6 min drive
Tatitlek, AK (TEK) - 21 miles/33.8 km
Restaurants
The Fat Mermaid - 8 min walk
The Stampmill - 2 min walk
The Roadside Potatohead - 10 min walk
Sacred Grounds Espresso - 9 min walk
Nat Shack - 9 min walk
About this property
Glacier Hotel
Enjoy your visit to Valdez with a stay at Glacier Hotel. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers.
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
40 rooms
DONE
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
DONE
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
DONE
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Kayaking nearby
Skiing nearby
Marina nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Handrails in stairwells
Lever door handles
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
The Egan St. Pub – On-site pub.
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 1 October and 30 April.
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Glacier Hotel Valdez
Glacier Valdez
Glacier Sound Hotel
Glacier Hotel Hotel
Glacier Hotel Valdez
Glacier Hotel Hotel Valdez
Frequently asked questions
Is Glacier Hotel currently open?
The property is closed between 1 October and 30 April.
Does Glacier Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Glacier Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Glacier Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Glacier Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Glacier Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Glacier Hotel and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as skiing and return when the snow melts for boat tours and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes basketball.
Are there restaurants at or near Glacier Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Egan St. Pub.
What's the area around Glacier Hotel like?
Glacier Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Valdez Museum and 10 minutes' walk from Columbia Glacier.
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Glacier Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast options were varied and of high quality with many options including made-to-order waffles and hot items. (75 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
8/10 Very good
14 Aug 2025
Good place to stay
Very good complimentary breakfast.
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Aug 2025
Staff is very nice and friendly, check in is smooth, breakfast is fine and included, for limited choices of accommodations in Valdez, this is nice place to stay for a night or two.
Peiyi
Peiyi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Aug 2025
The owner and the staff were so kind, and they even helped us with the glacier reservation. Anyway, their kindness was just outstanding.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 Jul 2025
Comfortable room close to everything
The room was nicer than I expected. Comfortable room close to everything in Valdez.
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 Jun 2025
Room size was compact but very impressed with breakfast selection.
Dharmendra
Dharmendra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Jun 2025
Best Hotel in Valdez
Friendliest, most accommodating hotel in Valdez. I choose to stay here every time I am in Valdez for business because you can tell they truly appreciate their customers!
Monique
Monique, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 May 2025
Overall, the hotel is good.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 Jul 2025
It was clean and good placement in town. TV worked fine.
Jenny
Jenny, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jun 2025
5 stars again!
Excellent as always! My go to hotel in Valdez. Great, personal service, clean, great breakfast options!
Monique
Monique, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 May 2025
The building was a little worn on the outside, but the inside and rooms were very nice. Convenient to downtown Valdez. The breakfast was great!
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
23 Jul 2025
Do absolutely not recommend
Terrible stay. The hotel is so noisy you could hear your neighbors sneezing. Could not sleep at all
Alma
Alma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jul 2025
Awesome Breakfast
We’ve booked because the site said, it had a good breakfast! Hard to find in Valdez. Eggs, home potatoes, biscuits and gravy, sausage links, made to order a waffles, juices, cereals, bagels, etc. Totally legit
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Jul 2025
Black mold
Black mold in bathroom
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 May 2025
The hotel has an amazing view of the mountains. I loved being able to open the window, have the fresh air and mountain view while laying in bed. The beds were very comfortable and the down comforters were very nice. Overall appearance of hotel is dated, but it was comfortable and close to walking distance to shops/food.
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2025
Their website reflects what you can expect. Good sized room with refrigerator and microwave. Clean bathroom, nice beds.
Oran
Oran, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Jul 2025
Excellent Service
The hotel is older and the beds aren't very comfortable, the water pressure was assaulting, and the shower head was hard to move to get away from the pressure. But the customer service was excellent and the staff was very friendly! They let us check in early, which was very appreciated after we had spent the previous night in a dry cabin, and it was a decent place to stay for the price. If you're used to luxury, this is not the hotel for you. But if your looking for something more accommodating than a dry cabin, this is just fine. I would stay here again.
Brittney
Brittney, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
20 Jun 2025
Would
Friendly staff. Nice front.
Previous guests food in fridge.
Tv didnt have any available channels. Network offline
Continental breakfast was underwelming.
Gave me a stomach ache
Marilyn
Marilyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jul 2024
We enjoyed our stay and the breakfast
Debra
Debra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jul 2024
Rooms were very clean, the breakfast was delicious!
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jul 2024
Great stay! Nice location and comfy room.
Wenlin
Wenlin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jul 2024
Amazing breakfast and room
Justin
Justin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jul 2024
Extremely friendly staff with incredible views from your room!
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jul 2024
I like location of that hotel.
hubert
hubert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jul 2024
Stayed here for a night and it was great. Staff was super friendly and they have free breakfast in the morning!