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Sylvia Hotel

3.0 star property

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Cozy seating area with a long bench, chairs, and a small table, perfect for relaxing and socializing.
Enter a grand space with a chandelier, wooden benches, and a stained glass door.
Classic hotel room with two single beds, a small table, and a patterned carpet.
Experience the charm of the Sylvia Hotel, where a beautifully lit entrance welcomes you to a warm and inviting stay.
Enjoy serene coastal views with calm waters and a rocky breakwater.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
1154 Gilford St, Vancouver, BC, V6G2P6
  • Robson Street
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal
    ‪3 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
(33 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
(109 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
(132 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. 1100 out of 1490 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1490 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1490 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1490 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1490 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

Jordi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing spot with the best in friendly, professional staff. Always love my stays!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Spot
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, lovely staff, great breakfast and wonderful sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A hotel that cares for its clients
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Abren

Travelled with family and small children
Average
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William J

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

Historic waterfront hotel, fine dining.

The Sylvia is a historic Vancouver waterfront hotel on English Bay. The dining room and pub both look out at the beach and promenade where there is lots of activities year-round. Staff and service are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay at the Sylvia again! Beautiful hotel in an amazing location. The restaurant was fantastic and tons of options around.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous view of English Bay from the dining and bar, as well as some rooms. Great old hotel with charm and panache. Comfortable, quiet rooms in the older section, less quiet in the new section. The bathrooms are a bit minimalist, but the shower water pressure was great. Excellent service in the dining room. Great breakfast options with that view!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has been a few years since we stayed at the Sylvia. The upgrades to the rooms and the dining are fantastic! We expected funky and got comfy, which was very welcome. It's an amazing location, and a very walkable area. The dining and service was excellent. This will be our go-to place in Vancouver.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best located hotels I've ever stayed in - right on English Bay, and literally just down the street from a massive amount of restaurants. The price of this hotel as well as the service, and condition of the room was nothing short of phenomenal. I plan to stay here again on my next visit to Vancouver.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A property full of history, gorgeous views and amazing staff! Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Deb

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous and plentiful staff, beautiful large room, convenient parking, great dining with view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Coming back

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jerry

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A classic!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

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

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

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

Love this place!

This is my second time staying at this hotel, and I will definitely be back. I love this place, the access to everything is fantastic, you can’t beat the view and the restaurant is amazing. You know it’s great when the locals I’ll go there!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Friendly staff. Good restaurant Clean welcoming room. Fantastic setting right on English Bay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

INGRID

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will return to the Sylvia Hotel. Its proximity to all things Vancouver is unparalleled. Close to Stanley Park for walking, running, cycling, swimming, and the beaches. Close to Granville Island and downtown. Yet, it's quiet and tucked away from city traffic noise. What will wake you are the crows and seagulls and fresh sea air.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025