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Sylvia Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel on the beach, near English Bay Beach

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On the beach
Front of property
Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views
Aerial view
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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1154 Gilford St, Vancouver, BC, V6G2P6
  • Popular LocationRobson Street3 min drive
  • Popular LocationCanada Place Cruise Ship Terminal4 min drive
  • Popular LocationStanley Park5 min drive
  • AirportVancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.)31 min drive

Room options

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

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Suite

Suite with Kitchen

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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

Room Selected at Check in

Highlights

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

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About the area

Vancouver

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Vancouver awaits you at Sylvia Hotel. Within a 5-minute stroll you'll find English Bay Beach and Stanley Park within a 30-minute walk. 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. 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 Central Vancouver hotel include Robson Street and Vancouver Convention Centre.

What's nearby

  • English Bay Beach - 2 min walk
  • Robson Street - 3 min drive
  • Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal - 4 min drive
  • Stanley Park - 5 min drive
  • Canada Place - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Yaletown-Roundhouse Station - 3 min drive
  • Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Station - 8 min drive
  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • CRAFT Beer Market English Bay - 3 min walk
  • Morton Park - 2 min walk
  • The Park at English Bay - 3 min walk
  • Mediterranean Grill - 2 min walk
  • Tim Hortons - 4 min walk

About this property

Sylvia Hotel

Comfortable hotel on the beach, near English Bay Beach
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 family-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
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sylvia Hotel offers 120 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 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. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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 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

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

  • 8 floors
  • Building
  • 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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • 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
For more details, 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: from 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
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.

How much does it cost to stay at Sylvia Hotel?

As of 16 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sylvia Hotel on 20 May 2024 start from AU$343.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

Is Sylvia Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and babysitting services, it's no surprise that Sylvia Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Sylvia Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, our visitors speak well of the cooked-to-order breakfast here! Available daily, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

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. 942 out of 1324 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1324 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1324 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1324 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1324 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the Sylvia several times now and really enjoy it homely laid-back atmosphere. We will stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best location
Fantastic location, very friendly staff, nice, room, pet friendly and beautiful old feel antique looking lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Arman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would you like to know how dinosaurs vacationed on west coast hundreds of millions of years ago? Then book a very expensive room in Sylvia "motel". Staff are amazing, no doubt. But the building was built during stone age. It's so old and has not received any maintenance in ages that the keys to the rooms are actual keys, not keycards so goodluck to you and your belongings. There is no desk to work at, because dinosaurs lived rent free and didn't need to work. The is one tiny elevator which fits an "average" american at most and it's so slow that reminds of you that DMV scene in zootopia. The bathroom fan works whenever it likes to, and the electrical sockets stop/start working every 5 seconds and that's an if, IF you manage to plug in your charger as they continue to fall off every minute or so. The average age of people who stay at this hotel is 100 no joke. So if you're anything in the working group, I'd say spend the money literally anywhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James Robin Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Niall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice but feeling it’s age.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value and an incredible location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The iconic Sylvia! Excellent experience in an excellent hotel and location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024