Sylvia Hotel

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

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views
Suite with Kitchen | Beach/ocean view
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Property entrance
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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1154 Gilford St, Vancouver, BC, V6G2P6
  • Place, English Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanley Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Robson Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite with Kitchen

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

Room Selected at Check in

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Three-Bed Unit

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Vancouver

On the beach.At this West End hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of English Bay Beach and Stanley Park. Also, Robson Street is within half a mile (1 km) and Vancouver Waterfront is 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
  • Stanley Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Robson Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Vancouver Waterfront - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Yaletown-Roundhouse Station - 3 min drive
  • Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Station - 8 min drive
  • Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Park at English Bay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Sylvia Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪CRAFT Beer Market English Bay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mediterranean Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cactus Club Cafe - ‬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

  • 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 (11-min drive) away from the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sylvia Hotel?

As of Apr 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sylvia Hotel on Apr 5, 2026 start from $145, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 1124 out of 1491 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1491 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1491 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1491 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1491 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ismail

Perfect location in Vancouver. Must stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stayed at Sylvia for two nights when I had to attend a work function in the neighborhood and also work in downtown Vancouver. The area is beautiful and I have always loved the English Bay, so it was amazing to stay here. I also love that Sylvia is a historical hotel and the restaurant has old school craft cocktails!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful. It’s in a great location! Staff is very friendly and helpful. We stayed in a room with 3 beds. Perfect for our family of 5. We used the restroom for late night drinks(live music), amazing breakfast, then room service for dinner. Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zoltan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was not aware of a 'free breakfast' ? We did eat in the main restaurant and they very kindly sat us without a reservation on a Sunday so that was very nice. Everyone was very nice and friendly in a genuine way. This is a pet-friendly hotel so you should know you might hear the bark of a doggo or two while you in bed; it was not an issue. Comfy beds and pillows and the vintage architecture and wall decor was very much a part of my enjoyment. I look forward to returning again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and appeared to have been recently renovated. Service was excellent. Bed was comfortable. Room was quiet - we slept well. Also had a nice dinner in the restaurant - food and service were both great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gelso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was extremely comfortable and well appointed. The bathroom was clean, and the bed was impeccably made. The staff at the front desk and room service could not have been more friendly. The location was ideal, in front of the park, which was particularly appealing to us, since we were traveling with our two dogs. Their restaurant has excellent options in the menu, and the staff is friendly and courteous. We will definitely be going back to the Sylvia in our next trip to Vancouver. Excellent value overall.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The beds were very comfortable. Bathroom was very clean and had a nice deep tub. Hotel staff were helpful. Service in the hotel cafe was slow and food was just ok. Great location next to a lot of food options and walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert, Silverdale

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bairong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff! Gorgeous location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustav

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel! Right by English Bay. It’s beautiful. Hanging out in the bar was magical.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff were friendly. It was great to have live entertainment! We come every winter for our annual visit.
Live entertainment in lounge.
View from dining room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kory

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amarsanaa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very dog friendly, EV charging included with parking fee. Good value for money Although our dog did not get the treats that were promised at the front Desk
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond James

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, clean rooms and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautifully decorated, the staff friendly and knowledgeable and the room was clean, quiet and comfortable. The hotel is a very cute older building in a very nice area of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A modest hotel of character.Clean,comfortable with caring staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
No issues
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025