Keystone Hotel

Hotels
6.6 (252 reviews)
400 Egan Ave , Valdez , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Refund process was helpful
Cons:
Unclean rooms
Strong odors
Poorly maintained amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
4.79
Numerous reviews pointed out unclean rooms with unpleasant smells and visible dirt.
Service
8.76
The desk clerk was praised for providing a refund, indicating satisfactory service.
Location
8.8
Several reviews mentioned that the hotel was conveniently located near points of interest.
Room Quality
4.75
Reviewers complained about the poor condition of the rooms, including outdated furniture and strong odors.
Amenities
6.79
Some amenities were noted as acceptable, though the quality was debated.
Value for Money
5.75
Reviewers felt the hotel was overpriced given the state of the rooms and facilities.
Food and Beverage
5.8
Breakfast was described as basic and not particularly satisfying.
Overall Experience
7.36
Overall feedback indicates that while the stay was below expectations, some aspects were acceptable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 02:12

Property Description

Welcome to Keystone Hotel, your cozy retreat in Valdez!

Convenient Amenities: With a 24-hour front desk, free shuttle service, and complimentary WiFi, we ensure a hassle-free stay for all our guests.

Comfortable Accommodations: Our rooms are designed for your comfort, featuring private bathrooms and some with additional seating areas for relaxation.

Explore Valdez: Located amidst scenic beauty, guests can indulge in outdoor activities such as hiking, making the most of their stay.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Keystone Hotel? Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories in Valdez!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: VDZ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.6
Based on 252 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.79
Service: 8.76
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 4.75
Amenities: 6.79
Value for Money: 5.75
Food and Beverage: 5.8
Overall Experience: 7.36
B
Bret
8
Pros:

Allways convenient

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
M
Melanie family
8
Pros:

For the price, we were happy with the hotel. The room is small but it was clean and we felt safe. The location was good. It is right in town so you are minutes from restaurants and the dock.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
L
Linda
10
Pros:

The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff was great.

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
H
Hyung friends
10
Pros:

건물은 낡았으나 전반적으로 편리하고
조식이 있어 좋았습니다

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
V
Vickie
8
Pros:

Staff was great

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
W
William friends
8
Pros:

A nice place. The hallway smelled like oil but the management said it was getting better. Breakfast was okay.

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
S
Steven
2
Pros:


2025-09-13 via Nuitee
G
Gayle
8
Alaska trip
Pros:

Basic accommodations, bed was comfortable, room clean but needs updating. Breakfast was awful.

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
D
Deborah
10
Pros:

Nice

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer partner
4
Pros:

Filthy. Absolutely disgusting. Floors in the hallway look like they’ve never been vacuumed. Ever. Shower and sink faucets falling apart. Shower stall itself falling apart. The walls and all painted surfaces are incredibly dirty and stained. Bed linens were thin and stained. I assume they were laundered and just stained, but didn’t take any chances and slept above the covers. Yech. The first room we were assigned wasn’t cleaned properly and smelled like insecticide. The second room was cleaner. The hotel is in a good location and has potential to be really cute and unique. It can’t ever be super-luxurious because of what it is made from, but I think that could definitely be turned into an asset- it’s interesting and niche. People would feel a little closer to history. But you HAVE GOT to properly clean and maintain it. Please do better.

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
D
Donna
6
Pros:

Only negative is paper thin walls. Clean older building but worth the good price compared to other hotels in town.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
Q
Qiaoqiao
6
Pros:

It is a low end hotel

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Not the greatest.
Pros:

Way more run down than the pictures show. The carpet in our rooms were heavily stained and we had paint peeling off the wall above the window. The room had a slightly strange smell upon arrival but it did end up going away and wasn’t noticeable after a few hours. The furniture was heavily used and extremely worn. The nicest part of the rooms were the bathrooms. Every vending machine I saw was out of order and the breakfast area wasn’t that clean so we only ate the first morning. Both nights there was a lot of noise above us, like someone moving furniture at 10pm. We had asked in advance to have rooms right next to each other, which was confirmed before our stay and we were told we were locked in side by side. Upon arrival, the gentleman who checked us in seemed a little confused and could only get us in the same hallway several rooms apart. Wouldn’t be such a big deal, but we were traveling with children and had asked so it could be more convenient for us all to have rooms right next to each other. At the end of the day with slim pickings in Valdez, it was a roof over our heads but I do wish we would’ve paid even more to stay somewhere else since looking back, the cost seems a little high anyway for the quality and the pictures did not match the actual condition of the hotel.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Stay elsewhere if your budget allows
Pros:

This is an old, run down place and quarters are very tight and cramped. There is a handicapped ramp but NO ELEVATOR. I'm 72 and have arthritis and they stuck me on the 2nd floor which meant I hauled a 50 lb. Suitcase up a set of stairs with no offer of help. Breakfast was pretty good but carpet was old and stained and looked like no one had tried to vacuum it in weeks.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
S
Song
10
Pros:

I like it

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
2
Keystone is stinky
Pros:

We arrived at the hotel and got our keys to our room, went upstairs to it and inside were trash cans full of garbage, sheets gone, blankets strewn across the furniture (maybe the sheets were in one of those piles). I went back downstairs and told the front desk, they said they have only one more room available. We lost our views, gained a room that upon entering immediately smelled like butane gas. Had to open the window and keep it open for a long time to air out. Even then, it continued to have a musky smell to it. 1 out of 5, would not recommend unless you have no choice.

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
R
Rebeca family
4
Pros:

Incredibly outdated. Old and grungy. Bed was horrible. Nicest part of the room was the bathroom

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan family
4
Pros:

If you like the smell of diesel fuel first thing in the morning, then this is the place. Carpet dirty, under the bed was flat nasty! No way to control the heat in the room. Continental breakfast was one step above getting a meal from a dumpster behind a restaurant. The reason I give a “poor” rating and not lower is, the shower was hot and powerful! Great way to warm up after a day of fishing in Valdez. It’s a converted pipeline man camp, which if I knew ahead of time, I have booked a room elsewhere.

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
R
rainforestinAlaska49 Couples
2
Alaska Trip
Pros:

Really horrible place. A man-camp turned hotel. Kind of unsavory. The room we were given smelled strongly of pinesol cleaner though the room did not look clean. There was barely space to walk into the room much less open a suitcase. Fortunately, the kind desk clerk refunded our money and we booked at another place.

2025-09-01 via Tripadvisor
P
Patrick family
2
Pros:

Room smelled like gasoline because "the heater was just turned on" but the room only got colder.

If you just need a bed for the night, it'll do, otherwise consider camping, you'll hear your neighbors less.

2025-09-01 via Nuitee