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Sylvia Hotel

3.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views
Suite | Beach/ocean view
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

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1154 Gilford St, Vancouver, BC, V6G2P6
  • Place, English Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanley Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Robson Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite with Kitchen

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

Room Selected at Check in

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Vancouver

Sylvia Hotel places you in the centre of Vancouver, within a short 5-minute stroll of English Bay Beach and Stanley Park. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business centre. .Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. 400 square feet (37 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and ski storage. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 11:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class West End hotel include Robson Street and Vancouver Waterfront.

What's nearby

  • English Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • English Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stanley Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Robson Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Vancouver Waterfront - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Yaletown-Roundhouse Station - 3 min drive
  • Vancouver Waterfront Station - 4 min drive
  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Park at English Bay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Sylvia Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪CRAFT Beer Market English Bay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mediterranean Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cactus Club Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sylvia Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 400 square feet (37 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and ski storage are also featured at the business-friendly Sylvia Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Vancouver hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 400 sq ft of conference space
  • 37 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1912
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sylvia Hotel offers 120 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

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

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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

  • 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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 220 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

What is the cancellation policy at Sylvia Hotel?

Sylvia Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sylvia Hotel?

Yep, Sylvia Hotel has a covered self car park with in/out privileges for CAD 32.25 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Sylvia Hotel?

Yep, Sylvia Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from English Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding, kayaking and sailing.

What makes Sylvia Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sylvia Hotel.

Does Sylvia Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily from 7 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sylvia Hotel?

No, Sylvia Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sylvia Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sylvia Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Sylvia Hotel?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Sylvia Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 100 kg per pet.

Sylvia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1128 out of 1499 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1499 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1499 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1499 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1499 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Zachery

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Seanagh

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

10/10 Excellent

Norman, Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman, Victoria

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

8/10 Good

ANTHONY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
only problems were, it took some time to reset the tv remote and the room could have been warmer. Not big issues. More importantly the room was very clean. We had a great time in the lounge with the live entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with group
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

Rene

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Nice,charming hotel,good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and comfortable, with plenty of space. Lots of restaurant options within easy walking distance. Nice view of the park and the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was wonderful, staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cortney

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful historic property located on the beach of English Bay and walking distance to Robson. Great place to start your walk in or around Stanely Park.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, always friendly, location excellent, rooms large, restaurant great views. Coffee……… requires improvement! Far too acidic, strong, bitter Sorry, but it spoils what is good food and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Bonnie

When i arrived my credit cards would not work so i said can i use my debit card sure but my name is not printed on my card the manager was summoned and proceeded to treat me like a crimnal when my picture id clearly shows its me and i e stsyed before. A weekend in the city is ment to be fun The room i was given was tiny. So i decided to stay at the Wedge wood where my debit card was not a problem as ive stayed there in the past as well A little kindness would go alo g way
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and quiet. Very comfortable and safe. Terrific value. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tera, Puyallup

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location on the west side. Ocean is right there with Stanley Park. Great food within blocks. Hotel was charming, super clean, good food, and large rooms. The staff was super helpful. We will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff were lovely. The room was a little dated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Misty

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025