Sylvia Hotel

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

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Sylvia Hotel

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

View in a map
1154 Gilford St, Vancouver, BC, V6G2P6
  • Robson Street
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Stanley Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Three-Bed Unit

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

Suite with Kitchen

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room Selected at Check in

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

You may also like

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 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

  • ‪Morton Park - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mediterranean Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Babylon Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hook Seabar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vonns - ‬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.

Languages

English, French

Similar properties

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. 1103 out of 1486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1486 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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Mireille

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

10/10 Excellent

maureen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favourite hotel in town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristof, Calgary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, it is an old building, but with character, very clean, updated, quiet. Just felt good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri, Roswell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming with historical significance and high-end service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location at the beach and near Denman shopping & dining is everything. Bed was old and uncomfortable, as were the pillows. Shower head and flow control were good, but old fashioned tub made getting in & out difficult...poor substitute for handicap access, which was not available. Dining room was pleasant with views of the shore, but food was only average despite attempts at elegant dining. No a/c or climate control.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei Wei

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right next to the ocean, excellent restaurants with very friendly staff. They also allow you to have your pets with no extra charge.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

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

8/10 Good

Sandra, Vancouver

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Noise in the morning outside the hotel with the "chatty" marathon supporters, at 6am, as the hotel is on the marathon route. We stayed one night May3, BMO marathon.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

I've stayed many times at The Sylvia

Always enjoy staying at The Sylvia. Love the quiet and quaint location. Right by the seawall, Stanley Park, and restaurants. Love that it's a boutique hotel and an historical landmark; photos of stories long passed displayed throughout the hotel.The staff are warm and friendly and provide exceptional service. I've stayed many times. Yes I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Charisse Corina

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karol

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms need upgrading. Feels like granny’s place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Disliked: Amenities
A little run down. Hotel has seen better days and could do with a bit of a Reno. Stilll, great locatio
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina, Lake Country

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great heritage hotel on English Bay. Lovely rooms. Very walkable. Really enjoyed the hotel restaurant! Will stay again!
View from the patio
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fern

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was wonderful. The front desk staff was wonderful with my dog. My only complaint is that the guy that delivered my Room Service, I think was afraid of dogs. I don't think a hotel that wonderfully accepts dogs should have staff whom are afraid of dogs. He asked me to close the door as I put my food into my room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Amenities
Excellent location. Nice people. Good food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William Lorne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beachfront location close to downtown and parkland. Very good dining on site. Comfortable and quaint.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025