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Sylvia Hotel

3.0 star property
Fun on the beach, near Stanley Park

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar

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

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
(111 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
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
(139 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
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
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

Room Selected at Check in

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Vancouver

Sylvia Hotel places you in the centre of Vancouver, within just a 5-minute stroll of English Bay Beach and within 30 minutes of 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 30-minute walk of this 3-property class West End hotel include Robson Street and Vancouver Convention Centre.

What's nearby

  • English Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • English Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Robson Street - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Vancouver Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.0 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

Fun on the beach, near Stanley Park
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)

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 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.

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. 1102 out of 1476 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1476 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1476 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1476 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1476 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

Maggie

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

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fresh air in room as the windows opened. Pleasant old fashion atmossphere and sound of seagulls in the morning .lots of trees and fresh ocean air .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing time staying here. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome hotel in awesome location

The Sylvia is a great, vintage hotel. All the staff were polite and professional. Being pet friendly was awesome and the outdoor patio dining was perfect for us and our dog. The location adjacent Stanley Park was nice for long walks out the door. Parking was extra but it was convenient and close. The rooms were a bit warm with no AC but ceiling fans and room fans made it fine. Yes, good water pressure on the sixth floor for taking a shower. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed 3 times and been pleased everytime. Eco is the only area that could be improved. Recycle garbage cans seperate from regular garbage would be helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Hayley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joelly

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

Love the Sylvia 💕

Such a cool place, love the west end vibe, the beach, the history. Neat old hotel, nice bar and restaurant, love the well behaved guest dogs coming and going. I would stay here a million times.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Dawna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg, Eugene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A travel writer friend recommended the Sylvia Hotel. We loved our stay there. Our room, the hotel staff, and the restaurant were great. The location on English Bay Beach can't be beat, and Stanley Park, Canadaa Place, Chinatown, and Gastown are close by. We walked around the area checking out restaurant options (of which there are plenty), but we returned to the hotel for both breakfast and dinner as the food was excellent, the wait staff was wonderful, and the prices were no higher than those of other venues within walking distance. But just as important, people watching and the beach view from the outdoor seating area were great fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, historic location, bathrooms are sparkling- I put 20s jazz on while we relaxed in our sumptuous towels and enjoyed the top floor view - thanks for the upgrade!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shantelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time staying at the Sylvia, but it won't be the last! What a fantastic hotel! Such history! We initially booked a regular King room for our stay, but ended up switching to a queen suite on the ocean side. The front desk staff was very accommodating and gave me a tour of the two ocean side rooms we could move into - never had that kind of service at a hotel before! The queen suite was a no brainer. We loved the character of the room and the separate bedroom - plus the living room and kitchen were a huge bonus since we were travelling with our pet. The room felt homey, spacious, and comfortable and was updated nicely. The bed was very comfortable. Even though the hotel has no air conditioning, it wasn't a problem for us - even in late July - the breeze off the water and the fan were enough to make the room comfortable. The bay/beach was right across the street from the hotel, which was amazing. You can walk right into Stanley Park if you wanted to. The area was bustling with bikers, runners and walkers, but would quiet down at 10pm. The restaurant had wonderful food - and wasn't too expensive. We had our breakfasts and suppers there, but there were other food options within walking distance. Parking was a breeze with their on site underground lot. Made for cars though - it would be difficult to park a truck there. The only thing bad thing I can say was the couch with the pull out bed was very uncomfortable to sit on! Highly recommend this hotel! Amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with partner
The room was a bit small. No ac
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great historic hotel and location!

Great historic hotel! Staff was great at accomodating our requests and so friendly. Location can't be beat. We were on 6th floor with a great view too. We loved walking out and being right on the water and short walk to heaches and stanley park, sunset beach, ferry to granville island. We saw the quaint restaurant and bar but did not have time to try those out, though they looked great. We would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful heritage hotel. The rooms were large and comfortable and the location is great being across the street from the beach on English Bay, and in walking distance to many shops and restaurants. Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Penelope

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Sylvia has an amazing location close to restaurants, shopping, and Stanley Park. The parking was tight but it seemed safe. For the cost of the stay, I would have expected nicer service at the check-in desk and the fact that we only received one regular coffee in our room each day made no sense.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

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

2/10 Terrible

Georgina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am deaf and when I checked in she gave me key 409 then quickly changed it to 296 when she found out I had a service dog. Then kept calling my service dog my pet even after I showed her a government of Alberta service dog license. Then get to the room and the windows are wide open and anyone could climb in and attack me. The place is beyond filthy. I am reporting ten to human rights and better business bureau. I walked out and still got charged. DO NOT BOOK HERE. NOT SAFE. NO HOTEL SECURITY ANF IKD FASHION KEYS.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mo

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Unique waterfront location and heritage building combine to create a highly enjoyable ambiance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

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

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

8/10 Good

Laura, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s historic and in a beautiful setting. Rooms are small and stuffy. Fortunately they provide fans.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025