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Sylvia Hotel

3.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
On the beach
Exterior detail
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
1154 Gilford St, Vancouver, BC, V6G2P6
  • English Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Robson Street
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Stanley Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(106 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(128 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room Selected at Check in

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Vancouver

A stay at Sylvia Hotel places you in the heart of Vancouver, steps from English Bay Beach and a 3-minute drive from Robson Street. .This beach hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Stanley Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Vancouver Waterfront.

What's nearby

  • English Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Robson Street - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Canada Place - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Stanley Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Yaletown-Roundhouse Station - 3 min drive
  • Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Station - 8 min drive
  • Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morton Park - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cactus Club Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪CRAFT Beer Market English Bay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Park at English Bay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sylvia Hotel

Fun on the beach, near Stanley Park
Sylvia Hotel offers 120 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Vancouver hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 120 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features ski storage, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge, a beachfront bar/lounge which features an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Vancouver? This hotel has 400 square feet (37 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11:30 AM.
Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge - This beachfront cocktail bar serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Covered parking on site (CAD 32.25 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: CAD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ski storage

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 400 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1912
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Check-in hours begin at 3 PM Monday - Friday and 4 PM Saturday - Sunday.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 220 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for CAD 5.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 10 to 30 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: CAD 32.25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CAD 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Sylvia
Sylvia Hotel
Sylvia Hotel Vancouver
Sylvia Vancouver
The Sylvia Hotel
Sylvia Hotel Hotel
Sylvia Hotel Vancouver
Sylvia Hotel Hotel Vancouver

Sylvia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1094 out of 1485 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1485 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1485 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1485 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1485 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ernie

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

Awesomeness Described

Love this Hotel, many years ago I lived next door reminiscing great old memories
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like the location and even though it is an older property, it continues to have rehabs. The restaurant has a view and is very good. Cozy and comfortable beds and room. Remodeled bathroom as well
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

Nice hotel

Historic Hotel with wonderful location. Easy parking underneath. The restaurant was good at breakfast, with a nice view. The staff was excellent and always friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Classic, European style historical hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tammylynn

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like how quiet the area was a at night time for sleeping!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

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

Pleasant Stay

Pleasant stay with a comfortable room and very good food and drink in the hotel restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Delightful place to stay in Vancouver. During the winter months the English Bay is area quite calm and cozy, making for a quiet respite to the nearby bustling downtown. The Sylvia Lounge is a great place to take-in Happy Hour with classic cocktails and views of the many ships docked in the Bay. Rooms were well appointed with all the modern conveniences while staying true to its classic roots. The location provides instant access to the neighboring Stanley Park, and there are many bars and eateries within a block from the hotel. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the price! Clean, comfortable beds, shower with good power and yummy breakfast in the restaurant. For the price point and location, it was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful old hotel- fully renovated but with an Old Vancouver location and feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

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

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the Sylvia!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.😊
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, love the history of the hotel, staff were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tugce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is the most iconic beautiful inside historical hotel in Vancouver. Excellent location, quiet, walk to downtown on the water Stanley Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've been coming to the Sylvia since I was a kid and my parents had dinner and drinks when it had the Restaurant in the Sky! Can't say enough about this home away from home. Funky and fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Could be Better

Needs work... Great Location Great Service Carpet is worn out Pillow are Pathetic TV not working Phone Charger not working Not Pleased
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Tacoma

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good for the price:)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Hooman

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025