The Sylvia Hotel
1154 Gilford Street, West End, V6G 2P6 Vancouver, Canada – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 1052 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Spacious room, nicely decorated. Very clean. Loved the in-room coffee maker Wonderful showers

Featuring an on-site restaurant and lounge, The Sylvia Hotel is located on Vancouver's English Bay with views of the ocean. Robson Street shopping district is 0.9 mi away. Free WiFi is provided. A flat-screen TV and seating area are offered in each bright guestroom at The Sylvia Hotel. Suites offer a full kitchen and sofa bed. Overlooking the bay, Sylvia's Restaurant & Lounge serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in the bistro patio or elegant dining room. A meeting room with hosting facilities are provided. Guests can enjoy cycling, walking, and rollerblading on the seawall located outside the front door. Stanley Park is only 2 minutes' walk from the hotel. The Vancouver Art Gallery is 1.2 mi away.
This is our guests' favorite part of Vancouver, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
The Sylvia Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 1, 2008- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Beachfront
- Bar
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- Elizabeth
Japan
“Spacious room, nicely decorated. Very clean. Loved the in-room coffee maker Wonderful showers” - Empert
United States of America
“Staff was very accommodating. Katie was very helpful after we arrived early from a cruise sg.hip. Location, food, service and room was amazing!” - Adrienne
United States of America
“The location is perfect. It is across from the beach, next door to Stanley Park and in walking distance of the entire city and many terrific restaurants. It felt like living in the best neighborhood in Vancouver. The staff was so helpful and...” - Matthew
United States of America
“Great location, staff were all fantastic! Also apparently the room we were in (604) is mildly haunted? Not like murderous rage haunted, more like maybe mischievous haunted.” - Roberta
United States of America
“Loved the location - within walking distance of everything- beach, park, restaurants and shops. Very comfortable bed, clean room. Every staff member was friendly and helpful.” - Kseisler
United States of America
“Good size room, great location, friendly staff, clean, cool building.” - Shun-pin
United States of America
“Great location just across the street from the beach and wonderful view of English bay sunset! Large room that is big enough to fit a family of 5.” - Patricia
United States of America
“Located across street from English Bay and extremely walkable. Room was clean & had everything you need. Restaurant/bar great!” - Ahmed
Canada
“Charming historic hotel in beautiful location. Rooms are clean and beds comfy. Staff were friendly, attentive and accommodating.” - Christine
United States of America
“The Syliva is truly a gem. The location is amazing, located across from Stanley Park, and great food is quick and easy to find. The historic building was apartments, turned into hotel rooms, and it's perfect for large families. The staff is...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
I am looking to find a very reasonably priced meeting room on February 13. There might be 10 people there.
Thank you for your inquiry about our meeting room. Our Meeting Room is still available for that day. Please contact the Hotel Front Desk and ask for..Answered on 17 January 2020Any parking? How much?
We have underground parking available, and Parking is $20 plus tax per night/ vehicle.Answered on 11 January 2022Is there an elevator?
Yes. there are three elevators in total in the building.Answered on 19 June 2021hello, do the rooms have a microwave
There is no microwave in any standard rooms. However, the guests could bring the food to Front Desk and request to warm it up.Answered on 28 September 2021Is there an ocean view?
Our property is next to English Bay, so the restaurant and some rooms are facing the bay. For these ocean view rooms, you would need to contact Sylvia..Answered on 10 March 2021I have a small foldable electric scooter. Are all the rooms accessible by lift?
Yes, all rooms are accessible by lift.Answered on 26 June 2022- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Sylvia's
- CuisineAmerican
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsGluten-free
Amenities of The Sylvia HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.3
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Beachfront
- Bar
- Guest bathroom
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Alarm clock
- Beachfront
- Ski storage
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Beach
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Smoke alarms
- Safe
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
- English
- French
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
The Sylvia Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note, the guest's credit card will be preauthorised on the day of arrival for total room rate and tax.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
FAQs about The Sylvia Hotel
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The prices at The Sylvia Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at The Sylvia Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Room options at The Sylvia Hotel include:
- Double
- Quad
- Suite
- Single
- Family
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The Sylvia Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Sylvia's
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The Sylvia Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Beachfront
- Bicycle rental
- Beach
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The Sylvia Hotel is 1.1 miles from the center of Vancouver. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The nearest beach is 350 feet from The Sylvia Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.