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Sylvia Hotel

3.0 star property
Fun on the beach, near English Bay Beach

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$249
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr

Explore the area

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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

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Blackout curtains
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room Selected at Check in

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

Room Selected at Check in

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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 - 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 International 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 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 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.

Languages

English, French

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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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Sylvia Hotel?

As of 29 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sylvia Hotel on 31 Mar 2025 start from NZ$249.26, 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.

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. 1182 out of 1624 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 1624 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1624 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1624 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1624 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

maggie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heritage appeal
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came here to celebrate our anniversary. We loved being able to eat and relax in the dining room or cocktail lounge with views of English Bay. Everything was comfortable and convenient. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zulkarnaen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
romantic trip
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

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

10/10 Excellent

christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Brendin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a historical hotel in an amazing location that was pet friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kameron T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stellar location for beach and cruise, comfy bed
Parking a bit cramped, underground, $25 and not Valet. Suite Was Amazing, Location stellar for beach walks and cruise depot. Bed so very comfy. Staff lovely. Pub nice for drinks, good dish and chips.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

We love the Sylvia! Staff are always fantastic and there is something tangible and real about staying in a heritage building. Our dogs have always been welcome and the setting can’t be beat. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The reception staff were accommodating, friendly and helpful. The building has character and rooms are comfortable. The location is ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, historic hotel. Located on the water! Walking distance to Stanley Park and the Granville Island ferries. The staff were kind and helpful. The hotel bar offered many flavorful drinks! Rooms were spacious and very clean. We would definitely return! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
27th anniversary trip!
Great as always for our annual anniversary weekend. We do wish your TVs had streaming.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Bogdan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location. The hotel is pretty old but in general clean. The staff is helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine, Kelowna

Liked: Amenities
The best hidden secret in Vancouver.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Danahee

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024