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Sylvia Hotel

3.0 star property

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On the beach
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Suite | Living room
Interior
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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1154 Gilford St, Vancouver, BC, V6G2P6
  • English Bay Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • St. Paul's Hospital
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Vancouver Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Vancouver, BC (CXH-Vancouver Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite

Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room Selected at Check in

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Beach nearby

Best Western Plus Sands

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (1173)
The price is €121
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Best Western Plus Sands

About this property

Sylvia Hotel

Fun on the beach, near English Bay Beach
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, a business center, and conference space.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Sylvia Hotel's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from English Bay Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a beachfront location while dining at Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Guests love the restaurant and bar
  • Steps from English Bay Beach and a 3-minute drive from Robson Street
  • Cats and dogs welcome for free
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11:30 AM.
Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge - This beachfront cocktail bar serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–11:30 AM: CAD 10-30 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge

Things to do

  • Bike rentals

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Ski storage
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space (400 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • 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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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.

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

Sylvia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1078 out of 1484 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1484 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1484 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1484 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1484 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant closes at 10pm
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with partner
We love staying at the Sylvia. The staff are always so nice and the area is so beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location unbeatable! Can walk everywhere. Ocean front, Stanley Park, green spaces galore, well lit walkways everywhere. The only hotel along this residential strip and neighbourhood. Best of all, my dog was welcome. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the charm of the property, excellent restaurant and bar and excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love the Sylvia
Always love booking the Sylvia for family and friends when they come to Vancouver. Perfect little spot, larger rooms, lovely service always.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location. Large room. Nice hotel with friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle and Neil

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and near the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at the Sylvia Hotel. Great location in the West end, close to restaurants, the beach, Stanley Park. Always good value with this hotel for the price paid.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fun to stay in an historic building. Great area to be in. No a/c so be careful about going in summer months. As it is historic it’s a little run down, but otherwise enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jei

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaughn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manfred

Best place to stay in Vancouver
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Sylvia hotel… always excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annemieke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked thev old fsshioned atmosphere. Solid, yet comfortable. Close location to beach, cosy lounge for a night cap.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay. I’ll be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
Great stay, I kinda miss the klunky elevators 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

jea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is clean. Location is excellent. Lots of food options within minutes. Jazz night on Sunday was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rashmi, SEATTLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous old hotel right on the water. Very clean rooms and spacious unit. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024