Sylvia Hotel

3.0 star property

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On the beach
Exterior detail
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Interior
Suite | Living room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
1154 Gilford St, Vancouver, BC, V6G2P6
  • Robson Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Stanley Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Robson Street - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Stanley Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Canada Place - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Yaletown-Roundhouse Station - 3 min drive
  • Vancouver Waterfront Station - 4 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

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. 1099 out of 1497 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1497 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1497 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1497 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1497 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

8/10 Good

Kara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnwel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are friendly and kind. The place is clean even though the building is old. The room provided to us is bug and spacious. Our overall stay experience is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Xochitl G

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel is beautiful, convenience and in great location. The check-in employee was rude and rushed us trough the process. We book a room for 5 people and were only given 2 towels; we made do. Also no hand soap was provided. The restroom smelled like urine. It's ok, not so great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great local. Excellent restaurant. Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable rooms. Little dark
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

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

10/10 Excellent

Rena

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Baghail

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing view. Great lounge for sunset
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing. Incredible location. Great staff. Really good lounge, including cocktails, food and bartenders. My room had an amazing view. Can’t recommend enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Leanora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Love the Sylvia, so many memories ❤️ the attention to the history is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although beds listed as Queen, they were definitely smaller, closer to a double. Room was quite warm. Friendly staff. Excellent entertainment in the pub/restaurant. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

A Great Stay

Terrific stay, "Mister, you got to go!" Only comment for Sylvia is that your hallway carpets are looking tired. Freshen them up pls.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rita

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Sylvia! The location is perfect, the room was comfortable with old world charm, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel set a new standard for excellent hospitality and service. Every person we met there was friendly, warm and helpful. The location of this hotel cannot be beat - we walked everywhere and tried many excellent restaurants nearby. We will certainly be back to stay at the Sylvia Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While a little dated (musty hallways), the Sylvia remains a favorite. Great staff, location, and it's quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

JunYoung

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel right beside English Bay and Stanley Park. Very walkable and safe neighborhood with many restaurants. Very friendly staff, comfortable quiet room, good food and beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! This place is wonderful. Its not upscale modern, it is old world charm and comfort. Super pet friendly yet very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025