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Sylvia Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near English Bay Beach

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views
On the beach
Interior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar

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1154 Gilford St, Vancouver, BC, V6G2P6
  • Place, Robson Street
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Canada Place
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Stanley Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(111 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(139 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite with Kitchen | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite with Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Room Selected at Check in

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Three-Bed Unit

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Vancouver

On the beach.With a stay at this West End hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of English Bay Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Stanley Park. Robson Street and Vancouver Convention Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • English Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Robson Street - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Canada Place - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Stanley Park - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sylvia Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mediterranean Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Delany's Coffee House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shamrock Alley - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sylvia Hotel

3-star beachfront hotel 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 center and a meeting room.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 400 square feet (37 square meters) 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 center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sylvia Hotel offers 120 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Vancouver hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (CAD 32.25 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: CAD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ski storage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for CAD 5.0 per night.

Property 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 each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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

How close is Sylvia Hotel to the airport?

Sylvia Hotel is 1.5 mi (10-min drive) away from the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sylvia Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sylvia Hotel.

How close is Sylvia Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sylvia Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sylvia Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between CAD 10 and 30 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Sylvia Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Great Canadian Casino at the Holiday Inn (6-min drive) and Grand Villa Casino Hotel and Conference Centre (16-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Sylvia Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Sylvia Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CAD 32.25 per night.

Does Sylvia Hotel have a pool?

Sylvia Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Sylvia Hotel have a restaurant?

Sylvia Hotel is home to Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge, which features ocean views, a beachfront location, and brunch.

Does Sylvia Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sylvia Hotel to downtown Vancouver?

Sylvia Hotel is 1.1 mi away from Vancouver.

Sylvia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1101 out of 1476 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1476 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1476 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1476 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1476 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg, Eugene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A travel writer friend recommended the Sylvia Hotel. We loved our stay there. Our room, the hotel staff, and the restaurant were great. The location on English Bay Beach can't be beat, and Stanley Park, Canadaa Place, Chinatown, and Gastown are close by. We walked around the area checking out restaurant options (of which there are plenty), but we returned to the hotel for both breakfast and dinner as the food was excellent, the wait staff was wonderful, and the prices were no higher than those of other venues within walking distance. But just as important, people watching and the beach view from the outdoor seating area were great fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, historic location, bathrooms are sparkling- I put 20s jazz on while we relaxed in our sumptuous towels and enjoyed the top floor view - thanks for the upgrade!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shantelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time staying at the Sylvia, but it won't be the last! What a fantastic hotel! Such history! We initially booked a regular King room for our stay, but ended up switching to a queen suite on the ocean side. The front desk staff was very accommodating and gave me a tour of the two ocean side rooms we could move into - never had that kind of service at a hotel before! The queen suite was a no brainer. We loved the character of the room and the separate bedroom - plus the living room and kitchen were a huge bonus since we were travelling with our pet. The room felt homey, spacious, and comfortable and was updated nicely. The bed was very comfortable. Even though the hotel has no air conditioning, it wasn't a problem for us - even in late July - the breeze off the water and the fan were enough to make the room comfortable. The bay/beach was right across the street from the hotel, which was amazing. You can walk right into Stanley Park if you wanted to. The area was bustling with bikers, runners and walkers, but would quiet down at 10pm. The restaurant had wonderful food - and wasn't too expensive. We had our breakfasts and suppers there, but there were other food options within walking distance. Parking was a breeze with their on site underground lot. Made for cars though - it would be difficult to park a truck there. The only thing bad thing I can say was the couch with the pull out bed was very uncomfortable to sit on! Highly recommend this hotel! Amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Traveled with partner
The room was a bit small. No ac
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great historic hotel and location!

Great historic hotel! Staff was great at accomodating our requests and so friendly. Location can't be beat. We were on 6th floor with a great view too. We loved walking out and being right on the water and short walk to heaches and stanley park, sunset beach, ferry to granville island. We saw the quaint restaurant and bar but did not have time to try those out, though they looked great. We would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful heritage hotel. The rooms were large and comfortable and the location is great being across the street from the beach on English Bay, and in walking distance to many shops and restaurants. Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Penelope

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Sylvia has an amazing location close to restaurants, shopping, and Stanley Park. The parking was tight but it seemed safe. For the cost of the stay, I would have expected nicer service at the check-in desk and the fact that we only received one regular coffee in our room each day made no sense.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Georgina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am deaf and when I checked in she gave me key 409 then quickly changed it to 296 when she found out I had a service dog. Then kept calling my service dog my pet even after I showed her a government of Alberta service dog license. Then get to the room and the windows are wide open and anyone could climb in and attack me. The place is beyond filthy. I am reporting ten to human rights and better business bureau. I walked out and still got charged. DO NOT BOOK HERE. NOT SAFE. NO HOTEL SECURITY ANF IKD FASHION KEYS.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mo

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Unique waterfront location and heritage building combine to create a highly enjoyable ambiance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s historic and in a beautiful setting. Rooms are small and stuffy. Fortunately they provide fans.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalka

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hidden gem in plain sight!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanna, Vancouver

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a landmark hotel. Consequently, it’s old and everything in it is old. Probably time for a Reno.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, London

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nataliia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Azia

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room too warm

Lovely Hotel. Great location. Only problem no Air Conditioning and couldn't sleep as room too warm. Electric fan and windows open made little difference.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was wonderful. Right next to the beach with amazing sunsets. Close to lots of great dining options. Hotel was super charming with a lot of interesting historic features and a staff that took very good care of my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lida

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location and very nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025