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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
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views
Interior
Property entrance
Suite with Kitchen | Street view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1154 Gilford St, Vancouver, BC, V6G2P6
  • Place, English Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, English Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.)
    ‪20 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
(119 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
(145 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
(60 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • City view

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

Suite with Kitchen

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

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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
(38 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • City view

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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
  • English Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Canada Place - 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

  • ‪CRAFT Beer Market English Bay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Sylvia Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • The Park at English Bay
  • Cactus Club Cafe
  • ‪Mediterranean Grill - ‬2 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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. 1115 out of 1484 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1484 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1484 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1484 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1484 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Facundo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location on the English Bay, the restaurant was lovely looking directly on to the beach. Also, the proximity to Stanley Park and the path along the seawall! The only downside for me, as I have chronic pain, was that the mattress and pillows weren’t very comfortable for me. My daughter felt it was fine, though.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qiaowei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Suite is nice, staff member very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Renato Bernasconi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the Sylvia hotel. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the Sylvia hotel. Very pet friendly and staff and location are excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
And incredible experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room. Clean. Great water pressure in the shower!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful for my needs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. This was a great step back into history and charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish we had more time here! This hotel is a rare gem; great price and location. Room was surprisingly big and decent sound proofing. Wonderful character and pride of ownership - I hope it’s never taken over by a big chain and looses the charm and reasonable rate. I will stay there next time and tell others to give it a try!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An elegant historic property. An experience hard to come by in today’s cookie cutter hotels. A well trained and caring staff. We will return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

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

Love the Sylvia!

We stayed in the 2 bedroom suite and it was perfect for our needs. The staff are so friendly and helpful and understanding too. We always stay at the Sylvia. It is a unique hotel with a unique history and we highly recommend it for folks who appreciate history and something solid, reliable, comfy and super charming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Michel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Classic older but super well maintained hotel, right on the waterfront by Stanley Park. Best location in Vancouver. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Traveled with partner
Nice area across from beach/bay. Nice view restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025