Name: The Sylvia Hotel
Address: 1154 Gilford Street, West End, V6G 2P6 Vancouver, Canada, 1154 Gilford Street, British Columbia, V6G 2P6, Canada
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $150 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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The Sylvia Hotel

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in walking, food and shopping – Check location 1154 Gilford Street, West End, V6G 2P6 Vancouver, Canada – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in walking, food and shopping – Check location Excellent location – show map

*9.0* Inukshuk: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)

*8.9* English Bay: only 2 minutes away! (500 feet by foot)

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Knowledgeable staff, great restaurant on site. This hotel is one block from Stanley Park, and on English Bay. Great location.

James, Spain

The whole experience of staying at the Sylvia was fabulous

Paul, Australia

Lovely room with a view of the bay. Genteel, historic and quirky. Wonderful location and very nice staff. One of the nicest hotels that we have stayed at.

Bruce, New Zealand

It was a nice surprise to see how spacious our room was. The view was lovely. We could see the sunset and a portion of the bay. The hotel staff was friendly and kind. The restaurant staff was attentive and courteous. Our room was very clean. This hotel has a great location!

Jmergen, United States of America

Loved that the windows opened. The character and charm of the heritage building, the restaurant, bar and location can't be beat.

Vivian, Canada

Excellent staff. They made us and our 2 dogs feel very welcome. The room was great. Very clean and comfortable. This will be my go-to hotel in Vancouver from now on!

William, Canada

The history of the hotel was a draw for us. It was across the street from the water and beach. Very close to Stanley Park. The room was very nice, comfy bed.

Cat, United States of America

The room was an upgrade I requested and it was a corner suite. Wonderful view and quiet at night.

Mary, Canada

Great spacious room in a terrific QUIET location, plus a terrific cocktail bar with live music

Peter, Canada

Food was good. The on site bar/restaurant was well staffed and well priced.

Robert, United States of America

Great location!

9.7

Stay in the Heart of Vancouver – Excellent location – show map

This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. 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 miles 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 miles away.

West End is a great choice for travelers interested in walking, food and shopping.

This is our guests' favorite part of Vancouver, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Vancouver! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Vancouver! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 175 ft² Rooms are 16 square metres. Room Facilities: Shower, Bathtub, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Cable channels, Carpeted, Guest bathroom, Wake-up service, Alarm clock Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 23 ft² Features a sitting area and free Wi-Fi. Room Facilities: Shower, Bathtub, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Iron, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Cable channels, Carpeted, Guest bathroom, Wake-up service, Alarm clock Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 31 ft² Spacious room features a flat-screen TV. Room Facilities: Shower, Bathtub, Telephone, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Iron, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Cable channels, Carpeted, Guest bathroom, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Alarm clock Someone just booked this Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to 18 years of age)	Queen Room with Two Queen Beds 2 queen beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 51 ft² Spacious room features a flat-screen TV. Room Facilities: Shower, Bathtub, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Cable channels, Carpeted, Guest bathroom, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Alarm clock Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to 18 years of age)	One-Bedroom Suite with Kitchen Bedroom 1: 1 king bed Living room: 1 sofa bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 60 ft² Features a full kitchen, sitting area with sofa bed and flat-screen TV. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Shower, Bathtub, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Ironing facilities, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Microwave, Bathroom, Heating, Kitchen, Cable channels, Carpeted, Guest bathroom, Flat-screen TV, View, Wake-up service, Alarm clock, Dining area, Electric kettle, Kitchenware, Oven, Stovetop Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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On Vancouver's English Bay, next to Stanley Park and only minutes from downtown, this hotel offers stunning views of the bay as well as a delicious on-site restaurant and lounge. Built in 1912, The Sylvia Hotel provides easy access to activities such as swimming in the English Bay or rollerblading and bicycling on the seawall. Guests can experience the shopping on Robson Street or browse the Vancouver Art Gallery.

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Closest Landmarks

English Bay 0.1 miles
Inukshuk 0.3 miles
West End Ice Rink 0.3 miles
Roedde House Museum 0.5 miles
English Bay Beach 0.5 miles
Barclay Heritage Square 0.5 miles
Prospect Point Lighthouse 0.7 miles
Robson Street 0.8 miles
Vancouver Maritime Museum 0.8 miles
Coal Harbour 0.8 miles

Closest Airports

Vancouver Airport 6.6 miles
Nanaimo Airport 36.6 miles
Abbotsford Airport 38.9 miles

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1 Restaurant On Site

Sylvia's

Food: American

Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail hour

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

One child under 4 years is charged CAD 5 per night in a crib.

Free! Up to three children under 18 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

One older child or adult is charged CAD 15 per night when using existing beds.

One older child or adult is charged CAD 15 per night in an extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds/cribs in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Please note, the guest's credit card will be preauthorised on the day of arrival for total room rate and tax.

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June 25, 2017

Richard
Singapore

1 helpful vote
8.3

“Great location with classic old world charm”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉Carpets smelled musty; and room lacked certain modern amenities: (a) air-conditioning; (b) room safe; and (c) room mini-fridge.
눇Location was great! Hotel had old world charm, an elegant dining room, and room was comfortable.
June 24, 2017

Brian
Canada

1 helpful vote
9.6

“The Sylvia Hotel is a Classic.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Wifi could have been better.
눇Great location good price the Sylvia is a character hotel. We loved our stay here.
June 24, 2017

Leigh
United States of America

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Wonderful location on English Bay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Suite with Kitchen
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇We had an apt. If we were going to be there for more than a night would have used the kitchen.
June 24, 2017

James
Spain
10

“An old, well-kept hotel in a great location.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • One-Bedroom Suite with Kitchen
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Room wasn't ready when we arrived.
눇Knowledgeable staff, great restaurant on site. This hotel is one block from Stanley Park, and on English Bay. Great location.
June 24, 2017

Paddy
Ireland
6.3

“A mixed bag given a great but the rooms really need to be refurbished and the bathrooms modernised.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉The bed was uncomfortable and too small for a couple. The room was very outdated and in need of urgent refurbishment. The bathroom was awful. The room, bathroom, corridors and lifts were like a 60's style boarding house and really need a makeover. The hotel may have old charm but the rooms do not. Also, the corridors were smelly (like old cabbage). The lifts seemed quite dirty and the service trolleys for towels, sheets and glasses were often left on the corridors and were a major eyesore and appeared quite dirty.
눇The restaurant was very nice and the bar area has lovely views of English Bay. The food was well presented and tasty. The staff were very pleasant and provided good service. The location was great for the beach and Stanley Park.
June 24, 2017

Paul
Australia
10

“We would like to think we'll be back.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉Comfortable beds, the best pillows, great attentive and friendly staff.
눇The whole experience of staying at the Sylvia was fabulous
June 23, 2017

Bruce
New Zealand
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Suite with Kitchen
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉Nothing!
눇Lovely room with a view of the bay. Genteel, historic and quirky. Wonderful location and very nice staff. One of the nicest hotels that we have stayed at.
June 21, 2017

M&s
United States of America
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Pricey
눇Location relative to Stanley Park. View.
June 20, 2017

Tom
Canada
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉need some pop machines in the hotel
눇The locations was perfect. Staff were friendly. Good and reasonable breakfast at the restaurant.
June 19, 2017

Laura
United States of America
5.8

“Location was the positive aspect of this property”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Very dingy, depressing rooms. In great need of tasteful updating; disappointing for the price paid. Hallways dark, and elevators sketchy. Dark brown walls and poor lighting.Awkward, dated,cramped bathroom. Old apartment. The lobby and restaurant are decent looking, but the rest is a far cry from what you would expect to be a boutique hotel with character.
눇I loved the location, right on English Bay, with the wonderful promenade path along the shore and around Stanley Park
June 18, 2017

Gale
Canada
9.6

“Worth staying at the Sylvia”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The coffee in the room left something to be desired, and I'm not a coneseure? Not a perfect touch-up job on the walls. No ac but use of fans and the windows open.
눇Great bed and great atmosphere. Lots of windows and light. Wonderful location. The feel of the whole hotel takes you back in time (even before my time). Staff are exactly what you want.
June 18, 2017

Mark
Canada
9.6

Exceptional
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Lunch menu could have offered a little more
눇Location can't be beat! Comfy beds and good vibes
June 15, 2017

Shelley
Canada
9.6

“Definitely like coming home!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • One-Bedroom Suite with Kitchen
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉There is nothing to dislike about the dear old Sylvia!
눇The Sylvia is the lovely elderly lady of the city - a piece of Old Vancouver. Wonderful staff, superb location, notwithstanding the usual traffic issues. I stay every time I go home for a visit - for me, nothing can compare to the atmosphere.
June 14, 2017

JMergen
United States of America
10

“Simple Pleasures”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Our room got very warm at night. There was not a way too cool off the room other than open windows. The windows were open to let the air circulate. The outside temperature was in the mid 60's and it was partly sunny to overcast. We would definitely stay at the hotel again, but know that the rooms get warm and are without air conditioning.
눇It was a nice surprise to see how spacious our room was. The view was lovely. We could see the sunset and a portion of the bay. The hotel staff was friendly and kind. The restaurant staff was attentive and courteous. Our room was very clean. This hotel has a great location!
June 14, 2017

Matthew
United Kingdom
8.3

“Quirky but worth it.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇It's an old building and a little bit quirky, so doesn't have the space or amenities of a modern hotel, but it's clean, the staff are top notch, and it has a great buzz about it. It's on the beach, plenty of food options nearby, nice walks on the doorstep and great sunsets!

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