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Sylvia Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront dining with ocean views makes the Sylvia Hotel a perfect spot to enjoy cocktails at sunset or plan meetings just steps from Stanley Park.

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The Sylvia Hotel brings laid-back charm to English Bay Beach. Travelers can unwind at Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge with ocean views complementing every meal. Practical amenities include in-room WiFi to keep guests connected and a 24-hour business center for those who need to work.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(113 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
(140 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite

Suite with Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 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

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Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
1154 Gilford St, Vancouver, BC, V6G2P6

What's nearby

  • English Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • English Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 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 International Airport (YVR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sylvia Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mediterranean Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Delany's Coffee House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shamrock Alley - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sylvia Hotel

Hotel near English Bay Beach
Located close to Stanley Park and Robson Street, Sylvia Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a 24-hour business centre. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. The on-site restaurant, Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff
  • A lift, a banquet hall and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the dining options, bar and beach locale
Room features
All 120 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, recycling and coffee/tea makers

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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in hours begin at 3 PM Monday - Friday and 4 PM Saturday - Sunday.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 100 kg 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.
Cots (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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sylvia Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 100 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Sylvia Hotel?

Self-parking is available for CAD 32.25 per night.

What time is check-in at Sylvia Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sylvia Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Sylvia Hotel located?

Located in West End, this beachfront hotel is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of English Bay Beach and Stanley Park. Robson Street and Vancouver Convention Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km). Burrard Station is 27 minutes by foot and Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 27 minutes.

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Reviews

Sylvia Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1101 out of 1474 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1474 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1474 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1474 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1474 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, great staff and location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Nice,charming hotel,good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautifully decorated, the staff friendly and knowledgeable and the room was clean, quiet and comfortable. The hotel is a very cute older building in a very nice area of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A modest hotel of character.Clean,comfortable with caring staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and clean rooms. The view from the dinning room was spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great historic location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

Stylish hotel located right on sea wall.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect and the staff was great. The restaurant food and service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Enjoy bringing our dog with us when we visit English Bay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely go back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy staying here. This was a last minute decision after a long day of flying. We decided to stay the night then drive home the next morning. Staff were friendly welcoming and competent. The environment and location are great. The hotel has history and tradition.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the heritage details, wood panelling in lobby and heritage-style decor, large rooms, oceanfront, pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice quiet room with a view. The restaurant staff and breakfasts were great. Everyone was polite and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the Sylvia hotel. Very pet friendly and staff and location are excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly, room was huge, great walking location, across the street from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

BARRY LYNNE FOULDS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ambient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was immaculate. Very comfortable. Cosy couch. Spotless bathroom. Very satisfied.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very classy hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, check in easy... all very polite. But rooms were very dated. Old carpet, poor water pressure, and furniture that you would expect in a college dorm room. Really surprised and disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Nice area across from beach/bay. Nice view restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location at Stanley Park
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025