Gilbert Inn is a very nice, romantic place in Victorian style. The inn keeper Jeannie is very friendly and makes sure you 're ok. It's also nice that she knows & likes to tell about the history of the house. It's these histories that make places like this so much more than just a hotel.
There is no breakfast, but you can bring your own and eat it in the common room / garden room. Or you'll go to one off the places at the promenade that serve breakfast, just 50 m from the inn.
The only downside is that the Gilbert Inn is surrounded by all kinds of characterless buildings, but that is how most of Seaside is...

My wife and I booked a night a Gilbert Inn as part of a road trip along the north coast and Willamette Valley. I have stayed in the hotels at Seaside many times for conferences and know finding quiet clean and reasonable summer season accomodations in Seaside is tough. The Gilbert Inn is a historical gem of original Seaside character in the midst of 1& 2 star hotels and condos. It is about a half block back from the promenade along the beach and a within a few blocks of all the best dining Seaside has. The rooms are all different as one would expect in an old mansion and they have not spoiled the building by cutting in uncharacteristic elevators or scabbed on exterior staircases. The rooms are very clean and quiet with the update of private baths. Some rooms on the ground level are not original to the house but are well blended in. Their finishes are not high end but clean and tasteful and decently appointed in furnishing that suggest the heritage. Research the room you want on the web site or by calling. There is no excuse for getting one upstairs if you object to a few stairs. This is not a place designed for children or significantly physically disabled persons. Buildings kept true to the 1800's don't have ramps and such.

This place is just great, walking distance to everything, 2 mins to beach, 4 mins to food and shops, you can't beat it. The Gilbert inn provided the classic atmosphere of a 1892 house with the modern living and does it all in absolute comfort. Everything down to the coffee cups tell you that you are at a classy place. The wife and I recommend it and will be visiting again next year.

The Innkeeper, Jeannie was so warm and friendly. She told us alot of history about the Inn. The Gilbert Inn was so charming, and
all the rooms were tastefully decorated. The location is perfect! The town of Seaside is within walking distance with shops, and places to eat. We wished we had stayed 2 nights instead of one. We will return for sure.