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Lovely. Steps from the beach and Seawall trail.

Prime location with breathtaking view of English Bay and West Van! Historic with lots of modern updates.

The Sylvia Hotel is a charming historic hotel located in a great part of the city that is walking distance to the water and bike rentals to visit the seawall as well as Robson street, which is great for dining and shopping. The hotel is definitely older, and will not of have the amenities of the chains like swimming pools and workout rooms but overall was a good experience. We enjoyed sitting in the bar in the evening watching live music and eating breakfast in the main restaurant that overlooks the beach.

the location is excellent!!!

History and location

Desk Staff was great help!

Loved quaint charm of hotel and the history. Restaurant was good and convenient. Being on the bay was lovely and nice part of Vancouver l. Great option if you want quiet but with plenty of restaurants close by and jogging trails and Stanley Park.

The Sylvia hotel was the perfect place to stay on my trip to Vancouver. It was very clean and safe. The only thing i wish it had was fridges in the rooms. This would have saved me from eating out all the time....but I would still give the hotel all the stars!

Spacious room, Nice location, Quiet. People were nice.

Built in 1912 and had photos of the people. Very charming ☺️

No air conditioning or fan. Hot Hot Hot

Heritage property kept in good shape. No air conditioning.

Pros: Old building charm, great views and wonderful area to spend the day with many restaurants and attractions within walking distance. Cons: No A/C so had to have the windows open and the area was noisy at night. Expensive rooms and connecting restaurant for breakfast.

1154 Gilford St Vancouver BC

Hotel highlights

  • Steps from English Bay Beach
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Onsite dining
  • 24-hour business center

Located in Central Vancouver, Sylvia Hotel is adjacent to English Bay Beach and within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights like Stanley Park. This 120-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour business center.


Dining

In addition to a meal at the onsite restaurant, you can also enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Order from room service to satisfy your hunger without leaving your room. Start each morning with cooked-to-order breakfast, available for a fee from 7 AM to 11:30 AM.


Rooms

TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Phones, ironing boards, and desks are other standard amenities.


Property features

Sylvia Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a 24-hour business center. Self parking is offered for CAD 32.25 per night. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this beach hotel include free newspapers, a vending machine, and wedding services.

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 2

Suite with Kitchen

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed | Sleeps 3

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Guest reviews for Sylvia Hotel

Everyone (8) Couples (6) Family (5)
5
Family

Lovely. Steps from the beach and Seawall trail.

By on Apr 25, 2024

Review comment responded on Apr 25, 2024

Dear Lisa,Thank you for taking the time to review the Sylvia Hotel, we appreciate the feedback you have provided to us and we are delighted by your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

5
Family Family with small children Partner Couples

Prime location with breathtaking view of English Bay and West Van! Historic with lots of modern updates.

By , from Kensington on Mar 10, 2024

Review comment responded on Mar 10, 2024

Dear Amir,Thank you for taking the time to review the Sylvia Hotel, we appreciate the feedback you have provided to us and we are delighted by your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

4
Family

The Sylvia Hotel is a charming historic hotel located in a great part of the city that is walking distance to the water and bike rentals to visit the seawall as well as Robson street, which is great for dining and shopping. The hotel is definitely older, and will not of have the amenities of the chains like swimming pools and workout rooms but overall was a good experience. We enjoyed sitting in the bar in the evening watching live music and eating breakfast in the main restaurant that overlooks the beach.

By on Feb 25, 2024

Review comment responded on Feb 25, 2024

Dear Jim,Thank you for taking the time to review the Sylvia Hotel, we appreciate the feedback you have provided to us and we are delighted by your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

5
Everyone

By on Feb 9, 2023

2
Partner Couples

By on Jan 9, 2023

Review comment responded on Jan 12, 2023

Dear Monica,Thank you for taking the time to review the Sylvia Hotel, we are sorry to hear you did not enjoy your recent stay with us. We do hope you will consider staying with us again in the future so we can show you our superior service.

4
Partner Couples

the location is excellent!!!

By on Dec 15, 2022

Review comment responded on Dec 16, 2022

Dear Norma,Thank you for taking the time to review the Sylvia Hotel. We are delighted by your kind words and we appreciate your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

5
Everyone

History and location

By on Nov 3, 2022

Review comment responded on Nov 3, 2022

Dear Tom,Thank you for taking the time to review the Sylvia Hotel, we greatly appreciate the feedback you have provided to us and we are delighted by your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!

5
Partner Couples

Desk Staff was great help!

By on Sep 10, 2022

Review comment responded on Sep 10, 2022

Dear John,Thank you for taking the time to review the Sylvia Hotel, your feedback is important to us and we are happy to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us. We hope to see you again soon!

5
Everyone

By on Jul 15, 2022

5
Everyone

By on Jun 28, 2022

Review comment responded on Aug 14, 2022

Dear Anda, Thank you for taking the time to review the Sylvia Hotel, your feedback is greatly appreciated. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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