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Glacier Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Valdez with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Miscellaneous
Reception
Pub

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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210 Egan Dr, Valdez, AK, 99686
  • Place, Valdez Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Valdez Convention and Civic Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Columbia Glacier
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Valdez, AK (VDZ)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 254 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)
  • 254 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Valdez

Glacier Hotel places you next to Valdez Post Office and Valdez Museum. This hotel has 40 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Valdez Post Office - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Valdez Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Valdez Convention and Civic Center - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Columbia Glacier - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dock Point Trail - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Valdez, AK (VDZ) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fat Mermaid - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Roadside Potatohead - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Wheel House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nat Shack - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mike's Palace - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Glacier Hotel

Hotel in Valdez with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Glacier Hotel features free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours/tickets and luggage storage.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer free toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Egan St. Pub

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 1 and April 30.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is 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 free cancellation available at Glacier Hotel?

Glacier Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near Glacier Hotel?

This hotel is located in Valdez, just steps from Valdez Museum and Valdez Post Office, and within a short walk of Ruth Pond Park. You'll also find Columbia Glacier and Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Glacier Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Glacier Hotel have a casino?

No, Glacier Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Glacier Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Glacier Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Glacier Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Glacier Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Glacier Hotel serves free buffet breakfast at The Egan St. Pub each morning.

Does Glacier Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Glacier Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Glacier Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Glacier Hotel?

The closest major airport to Glacier Hotel is Valdez, AK (VDZ), which is 4.5 mi away (6 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tatitlek, AK (TEK), which is located 29.5 mi away (275-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Glacier Hotel?

No, at Glacier Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Glacier Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 562 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 562 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 562 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 562 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 562 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Bret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

arvind

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, great staff, hotel is old, but comfortable. Room was clean and well maintained. Excellent value for the price!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aleksandar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beds are comfortable good internet sleed great services
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sheree

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property managers very nice and provided excellent customer service. This is an older building but it has been redone. Very clean and a good choice for Valdez Alaska. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Helen, North Granby

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner/clerk was lovely to deal with. The rooms are very basic but the beds are comfortable and it's clean. Breakfast is again very basic but okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Dwight

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I cannot recommend this motel. Staff was friendly though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weijun

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna, Thayne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna, Thayne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around great! I read reviews so when I saw the good reviews and high rating on Hotel Glacier, we decided to give it a try. I am so glad we did! The hotel didn't look like much on the outside but the lobby was nice and clean. Check-In was easy. Staff was pleasant and efficient. Our room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was very good. $100/night less expensive than another nearby option. We will definitely stay at Hotel Glacier when we return to Valdez and would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peiyi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hui

Avoid Anadyr Adventures Company @Valdez We tried to voice our complaints, but it’s clear that the owner, Scott, does not manage things properly. A quick look at the 1-star reviews confirms that he ignores customer concerns. We want to warn all tourists: never book with this company. What we experienced was unacceptable—discrimination and humiliation from their guide. No one should pay money only to be treated this way. Even other customers confronted Scott about the guide’s behavior, but nothing was done. This business does not deserve customers, and we hope travelers stay away before they face the same mistreatment.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

corie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I wouldn't call this a hotel, it is definitely a motel with pretty standard breakfast buffet fare. While the facility is showing its age and doesn't have much by way of amenities, I will say the bed was very comfortable and I probably slept better there than anywhere else I stayed over my three weeks in Alaska. The location is also good, I could walk anywhere I wanted to visit
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable room close to everything

The room was nicer than I expected. Comfortable room close to everything in Valdez.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mara M.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winston

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

AMBER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Valdez, if you please.

We (me, Trophy Husband) are on a two month road trip from Nevada to Alaska and back. And we are hoteling it. So, I'm constantly reading reviews and looking to save some money if possible. This is why I picked the Glacier Hotel. They were more moderately priced than some of the other hotels in town. The Pros: The young man (I believe his name is Jamar) who checked us in was outstanding! Personable, helpful (we had an issue with no TV remote and he went above and beyond to find us one) and professional. The rooms are decent size and have the standard amenities; TV, microwave, mini fridge, hair dryer, windows with screens (this matters). Breakfast is better than average with something for everyone. Water pressure is incredible and shower water gets nice and hot. No frills and is centrally located/easily walkable to most places in town. Cons: No elevator. Only two stories but if you're an overpacker then your Trophy Husband may be grumpy after everything has been hauled upstairs. No AC. Use those windows to your advantage. This is an older property and shows its age. Travel Pro tip: We splurged on a Venty fan (portable, compact, rechargeable oscillating fan, on Amazon) and it has saved this trip - very few places have (a need for) AC. I can't recommend this compact fan enough, especially here! Use an eye mask, ear plugs and/or sound machine (app) to drown out some of the noise from late arriving travelers who have no clue it's as late as it is in the busy summer season.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

james, Bellevue

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff are very friendly and helpful. The hotel has great views on the glaciers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alma

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Do absolutely not recommend

Terrible stay. The hotel is so noisy you could hear your neighbors sneezing. Could not sleep at all
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rohit

Liked: Staff & service
Ordinary budget hotel at Alaska Valdez accommodation prices. Pretty warn down. Heaters are old style panels close to the floor with a control knob. We had to switch rooms because my wife couldn’t climb stairs easily. One room had firmer beds but we sank into the beds in the other room. Staff was very accommodating. Breakfast was okay. Heavy on carbs other than scrambled eggs. It is about a 7-minute walk to the harbor. Very close to restaurants, etc. by car. Opposite the Valdez museum and close to the visitors center. All in all, an okay place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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