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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$250
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar

Explore the area

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1154 Gilford St, Vancouver, BC, V6G2P6
  • English Bay Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • St. Paul's Hospital
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Vancouver Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Vancouver, BC (CXH-Vancouver Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪10 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
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
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
Portable fan
  • 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
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
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
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exterior

Best Western Plus Sands

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (1157)
The price is NZ$390
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
Best Western Plus Sands

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 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 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

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
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 21 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sylvia Hotel on 3 Mar 2025 start from NZ$249.58, 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. 1066 out of 1469 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1469 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1469 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1469 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1469 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

Keith

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

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
“Queen” in a King Suite ❤️
Arrived very early to hotel, amazed at the great check in I had with the young lady! Got me in earlier than I expected. Room wasn’t quite ready but would be in less than a couple hours. They held my luggage so I could go wander. I returned a bit later, to be given an upgrade! From a standard to a King Suite! Thank you Sylvia Hotel and Hotels.ca! I have never been upgraded like this. Very much appreciated, I felt like a “queen” in the King Suite❤️😃👍
Kitchen
Living toom
Bathroom
King bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We appreciated that our room was very comfortable and within walking distance of everything we wanted to see and do.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Outdated but clean
Overall great. Outdated but clean. No soundproofing though. I could hear a room next to us, and the room across from us when leaving the room. Water pressure was great, but drained very slowly. Fridge made tol much noise. Temperature was great, sheet was clean and comfortable. Pillow was not super comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Amenities
Great location in historic but well upkept building.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandriana

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my second time staying at the Sylvia and it was a wonderful experience. Our room was upgraded to a suite and it was so nice to have the extra space. Staff is always friendly and helpful. The location is amazing as you are minutes away from Stanley Park and close to Denman where there is no shortage of restaurants. 10/10 would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freddy

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

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay on English Bay
Nice old hotel in a great location. Tidy, spacious room with generous bathroom. Decent TV, coffee maker etc. Good wifi. Comfy bed and bedding. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Right on the water. Staff are very professional. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina, Mercer Island

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always great!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

8/10 Good

Natalie

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sylvia continues to do something every year to make the hotel nicer: remodeling the bathrooms, new carpets, a much better elevator system from lobby to upper floors. and the restaurant is excellent. Good food and good waiters.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Besides being a great hotel overall, location, location, location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlo Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, very helpful team and lovely historic building!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sylvia is the only hotel in Vancouver actually on the beach. Sitting or walking on English Bay with a Starbucks americano as the morning arrives over the water is beyond perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Love the atmosphere, staff and location. Feels Like home while visiting Vancouver👌
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a nice location, especially seeing sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the beautiful, historic Sylvia! The room was well appointed and spotlessly clean, but still had the old school charm of its 100 year history. The bed was super comfy.and oh, that fabulous view of beautiful English Bay. The front desk staff were so friendly, helpful and professional. The location can’t be beat!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Baptiste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful restful stay at a gorgeous hotel. I felt calmer the moment I walked in the door!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024