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9.4/10Excellent1,528 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/10 9.4
Service9.6/10 9.6
Comfort9.2/10 9.2
Condition9.0/10 9.0
Amenities8.8/10 8.8
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About The Sylvia
The accomodation comprises a total of 120 snug units. Wi-Fi internet connection is available on public areas. The Sylvia offers a 24-hour reception service, so that guests' needs will be fully met at any time of the day or night.
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With a stay at Sylvia Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Vancouver, steps from English Bay Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Stanley Park. This beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Robson Street and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Vancouver Waterfront.
Make yourself at home in one of the 120 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Vancouver? This hotel has 400 square feet (37 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
midnight
Check-out until
12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age
19
Hotel policies
Beach nearby
Professional property host/manager
Pets allowed
Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 100
Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 220
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets allowed (no fees)
Important information
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You need to know
- Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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Special 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.
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Instructions
- 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
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Minimal age
19
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Optional fees
- 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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
French
Nearby attractions
English Bay Beach
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Vancouver Seawall
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
English Bay
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Stanley Park
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Sunset Beach
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Robson Street
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
False Creek
0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Vancouver Waterfront
1.2 km / 0.8 mi
St. Paul's Hospital
1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Granville Street
2 km / 1.2 mi
Robson Square
2 km / 1.3 mi
Vancouver Art Gallery
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
United States Consulate
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Orpheum Theater
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Commodore Ballroom
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 120
- hotel
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Babysitting service
- Multilingual staff
- Bellboy service
- Hotel safe
- Lift access
- Concierge
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- Newspapers
- Luggage room
- Clothes dryer
- Ski storage
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Conference room
- Meeting room
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 19
Meal plans
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SUITE WITH KITCHENETTESUITE • WITH KITCHENETTESUI.KT-1
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QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BEDQUADRUPLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDQUA.QN
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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Room code: QUA.QN
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DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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Room code: DBL.QN
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- KING SIZE BED
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BED
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- KING SIZE BED
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Room code: DBL.KG
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Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST
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Room code: ROO.ST
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DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDSDBL.2Q
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- TWO QUEEN BEDS
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DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS
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- TWO QUEEN BEDS
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SUITE ONE BEDROOM WITH KITCHENETTESUITE • ONE BEDROOM WITH KITCHENETTESUI.B1-KT
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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- SUITE
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- ONE BEDROOM WITH KITCHENETTE
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- ONE BEDROOM WITH KITCHENETTE
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Room code: SUI.B1-KT
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SUITE WITH KITCHENETTESUITE • WITH KITCHENETTESUI.KT
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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Room code: SUI.KT
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SUITE QUEEN SIZE BEDSUITE • QUEEN SIZE BEDSUI.QN
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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SUITE QUEEN SIZE BED
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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Room code: SUI.QN
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QUADRUPLE TWO QUEEN BEDSQUADRUPLE • TWO QUEEN BEDSQUA.2Q
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- QUADRUPLE
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- TWO QUEEN BEDS
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- TWO QUEEN BEDS
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Room code: QUA.2Q
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SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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Room code: SUI.ST
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about The Sylvia
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Carole
Great Location. Staff were friendly and helpful. Good breakfast
Desiree
Trevor and other staff members were so welcoming. Would definitely stay here again
Barb
Old world charm with decent sized room. The area was quiet. The restaurant on site provided room service. The food was good.
Casey
This was my first stay at the Sylvia, and it was an incredible experience from beginning to end. The building itself is stunning, with its iconic Boston ivy-covered exterior, and the moment you step inside, you're surrounded by history, charm, and character.
Its location couldn't be better. Situated directly across from English Bay, it's the perfect place to wander the beach, watch breathtaking sunsets, or take a leisurely walk to Stanley Park. Restaurants, cafés, and so much of Vancouver are within easy walking distance.
The rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable, and the staff genuinely made me feel welcome throughout my stay. After years of visiting Vancouver, I found myself wondering why I hadn't stayed at the Sylvia sooner. It has quickly become one of my favorite places to stay, and I will absolutely be back.
Its location couldn't be better. Situated directly across from English Bay, it's the perfect place to wander the beach, watch breathtaking sunsets, or take a leisurely walk to Stanley Park. Restaurants, cafés, and so much of Vancouver are within easy walking distance.
The rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable, and the staff genuinely made me feel welcome throughout my stay. After years of visiting Vancouver, I found myself wondering why I hadn't stayed at the Sylvia sooner. It has quickly become one of my favorite places to stay, and I will absolutely be back.
Shelby
Loved our stay. It was only one night but the building is beautiful and we were able to see the beach out our windows. We had a nice cool breeze coming in the windows and portable fan was a good addition for not having air conditioning. Parking is a bit tight as we had a roof carrier on our vehicle but we were able to park in the oversized spots.
Brenda
Delightful little place. Friendly, helpful staff. Superb location. Perfect for a few days we could have stayed all week.
Lila
Beautiful oceanfront view, very clean rooms, and the kindest staff. I plan to visit again, and will make sure to stay here!
Anne
Great location and dog-friendly policy (no fee!). Would absolutely stay again. Walked miles in Stanley Park. Loved it.
Hans
Excellent hotel in beautiful location in English Bay. Very clean rooms and accomodating staff. Lovely patio, restaurant and lounge.
Close to the Stanley Park Seawall Harbor Path.
Close to the Stanley Park Seawall Harbor Path.
Teresa
Cool older hotel.
chris
Location is fabulous. Close to Stanley Park and English Bay. Nice restaurant and pub on location as well
Mark
Overall, great experience at this very historic hotel on the water very much a local hangout spot for locals and tourists. Great location!
Cory
We enjoyed our stay so much! The location is unbeatable, the staff was so accommodating, friendly and helpful! The restaurant breakfast was great. We will definitely be back! Thanks for the wonderful stay
Todd
Staff wonderful. Location great. Food fabulous. Room spacious.
Jane
Sylvia Hotel is a marvelous location for exploring Stanley Park. The staff is friendly and professional and we totally enjoyed our stay. We look forward to returning!
Karen
Great place, not a huge hindrance, but no AC
Tadahiro
Excellent location overlooking English Bay. The oldest ivy covered high-rise building in the neighbourhood. Unfortunately there is no parking space for the guests.
Donna
Loved this classic hotel and was delighted with my lovely room. Open windows is always appreciated and did not need AC which is not available.
Location was excellent with the beach walkway across the street. Everything one needs is within walking distance. Dining on the patio is a nice option when the weather is nice. I definitely want to stay here again!
Location was excellent with the beach walkway across the street. Everything one needs is within walking distance. Dining on the patio is a nice option when the weather is nice. I definitely want to stay here again!
Wendy
Perfect location, loved the vintage vibes, close to beach, coffee shops and good testaurants and public transportation
Lauren
Great view of English Bay and a comfortable bed.
Janice
The room and bed were both lovely. Appreciated handrails in bathroom but prefer not to have to climb into a bathtub for a shower. My stay was very brief no real engagement with staff or other.
Alexandra
The history and location of the Sylvia Hotel make it a very charming venue. The staff is very friendly and the restaurant remains very good. The views are delightful. It always feels like a genuine holiday when I stay at \"the Sylvia\", even if I'm working. I love being able to walk to Stanley Park, along the English Bay beach and it's all just a block or so from a very diverse cross-section of shops and dining.
Kathleen
Very unique hotel. Beautiful rooms and the restaurant is too notch. They had parking for our big truck which was a bonus!!
Melissa
Nice staff, clean room.
Leanne
The Sylvia Hotel is situated on English Bay with the restaurant providing stunning views! Though it's an old, historic building, nearly every modern convenience has been added for comfort, practicality, and safety. There's no air conditioning but the windows in the room do open and a ceiling fan moves the air quite well on warmer days/nights. Our room was right beside the elevator, but we never heard it and other guests were also quiet. Our room was very comfortable and spacious. The restaurant is excellent! Menu, quality, flavour, and service were all excellent, and the prices are reasonable. We look forward to the next time we get to stay here!
Jennifer
Beautiful very local location. Rooms are very clean and spacious. Clean bathroom. Outside the hotel is spectacular
Julie
Clean and comfortable room. Lovely location. Close to beach, Stanley Park. Lots of restaurants in the area. Would stay again!
Jacques
Came back at 2
dennis
In the city, next to the beach, and close to Stanley Park. Parking on-site. Dog is welcome. Staff is so friendly and they even up-graded our room to one with a kitchen. Highly recommend.
Thomas
Restaurant food was superb as well adlocation
Jennifer
The restaurant has a great beach view and the hotel has a nice ambiance.
Great place for a weekend.
Great place for a weekend.
MARCELA
We really loved every thing about it. We enjoyed the location as well as the restaurant.
Michael
This hotel was a gem of a find. I was Leary at first but when we pulled up and entered the doors, you could feel the history.
This will be our hotel of choice when we return!!
This will be our hotel of choice when we return!!
Walter John Douglas
Nice stay
James
Historical and staff amazing. Will visit again.
Jamie
The location and building itself was beautiful. The history and mister go to go books are fantastic.
Karin
The location was perfect. Steps away from the beach and boardwalk. Walking distance to everything we wanted.
Maria
Beautiful location right next to the bay and beach. Love that the hotel is dog friendly. Patio is nice for dining. Furnishings are a little dated and towels not the best quality. But bed was very comfortable. Love the ivy covered walls.
Mark
Restaurant food and view were very nice and view from room was great. no AC in room was disappointing
chris
Always good
Scott
This hotel has the best location. With the beach across the street and tons of nearby restaurants, the area is so walkable. Staff is great if you need anything. The bar and restaurant is really convenient and we enjoyed the live music. The hotel decor and ambiance have old world charm with modern touches. While the rooms don’t have air conditioning, the windows open and there’s a fan.
Patty
It’s is an older hotel still uses an old style key. But it was very clean and the staff was very friendly. A nice walkable part of town
Gretchen
Hotel and location were great. Mixup on the reservation meant that I was charged double- once through a travel service and then directly through the hotel. The hotel would not refund the duplicate booking so I paid twice for one room. This was disappointing, in addition to being woken up in the middle of the night by a person screaming obscenities outside of my son’s room. Unfortunately, I would not stay here again.
Janice
Fabulous old style hotel right on the water. Staff are friendly and helpful and beach view from the lounge is world class.
Mary Lou
The Sylvia is a special hotel. Location is amazing, restaurant is great. Beautiful view of English Bay. Clean, lovely room.
DAVID
Excellent hotel, great staff clean room just outside Stanley Park on English bay great for arriving on bicycles
Don
Awesome location at English Bay. Have band playing on certain days of the week. Classic!
Laurie
Great location!
Daniel
Ideal location of this iconic hotel.
Aaron
Fabulous place in a fabulous location
Janet
Staff were very helpful and friendly
Judy
This is a cute and comfortable place to stay for a reasonable price in a great area.
Leslie
Breakfast in the restaurant was delicious and well presented. The room was very clean and has character due to the historical hotel. I stayed in the hotel when I was a child with my parents in the past.
Vito
This is not a modern hotel, and therein lies its charm. You get a real room key, not a piece of plastic. The Sylvia, true to its history, is ever warm and gracious, and the staff are calm, efficient, and attentive.
Elinor
The one bedroom suite felt like a proper apartment. Spacious, comfy beds, nice set up in bathroom and things like the flatware dishes. Even the faucets all looked good quality. The partial view of Eng Bay was indeed a partial view and we did get to look out and see that without training our necks.
Susan
This heritage hotel has been modernized sensitively and sensibly. The location is conveniently close to Denman Avenue shops and eateries and Stanley Park walks. Staff are very helpful and friendly. The views over English Bay from the dining room are superb!
Parking was available at a reasonable rate in an easily accessed coveted garage.
Parking was available at a reasonable rate in an easily accessed coveted garage.
Margaret
Cute, historical property. Rooms were vintage but clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful
Leslie
Everything was lovely. Having a desk in the room would have been very helpful. The fridge kept going on and off, making sounds throughout the night. The location is fantastic as we love to walk along the sea wall. We will definitely come back yet again.
Sue
Great hotel with a lot of charm. Staff were helpful and location was great for walking and biking.
Francisco
Location basically a hop and skip away from English Bay and the edge of Stanley Park is second to none. We love coming to this location and the food in the restaurant is top notch along with all the employees.
Virginia
The Sylvia is an old hotel that has updated much without losing its charm. We enjoy staying here.
Murray
The staff and the beautiful history and architecture of the hotel are a pleasure. Location for walking from deep in the West end of Vancouver shops, cafes and restaurants is spot on. The ability to step across the road and get onto the sea wall pathway is fantastic. The restaurant is... good... but not necessarily for the young or young at heart.. Being the oldest cocktail lounge in Vancouver.. i feel I was hoping for a lot more than it offered.. but it didn't negatively affect our stay as there is so much available just a short walk away.
Ross
Old world elegance. The Sylvia is iconic and our memories will be cherished.
We’ll be back!
We’ll be back!
Marla
The room was lovely and very clean, but the bed was like a slab of concrete.
Duncan
Room large and comfortable
Heather
This was our first stay at this charming boutique hotel. The check-in experience was efficient and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The beds were very comfortable and we did not expect to have a partial view of the ocean so that was wonderful! We love that we were able to open our windows to get the fresh ocean breezes! It’s a fantastic location (steps to the beach and sea wall) and we would definitely come again! I also appreciated having parking on site at a very reasonable price at only $25 per night.
Athenia
Although this an old hotel, and the halls smell old, it’s a lovely place to stay and I highly recommend staying here! Close to so many amenities and easy walking to buses to downtown and ferries to Granville Island and other attractions. The food in the restaurant is really good with vegetarian/vegan choices at reasonable prices.
Christina
The rooms are well apportioned, roomy, and have very comfortable beds. The location is just wonderful for a Vancouver experience. The hotel's history is a nice addition. My only issue is the room fridge compressor was louder than I would have expected.
Shawn
Was such a special location and so much history. Can’t wait to come back!
James
Clean room
Needs Gym and more amenities
It has the space
Needs Gym and more amenities
It has the space
Morag rahn-
Really beautiful hotel
Denis
Location was great and restaurant was very good.
Sandra
Incredible view from our room - made us just want to gaze and listen to the waves & birds all morning! Very clean and spacious room, and staff was genuinely friendly.
Meyah
Hotel is nice
Great location.
Older style building but fairly well maintained and still presents well
Service at restaurant was average but food was fairly good. Other than that we enjoyed our stay as a family with 3 kids.
Great location.
Older style building but fairly well maintained and still presents well
Service at restaurant was average but food was fairly good. Other than that we enjoyed our stay as a family with 3 kids.
lorna
Wonderful location near Stanley park. Hotel has a lovely restaurant overlooking English Bay
Leslie
We have stayed at the Sylvia many years and love the location! The rooms ard dated and small but nothing beats the location.
sheena
So lovely, very clean and accommodating staff
Sandra
We were in the newer
margaret
Beautiful old world charm. Great location. Fabulous room size.
I let the staff know there was a strong smell in the bathroom. Apparently, it is the cleaning products used. Another guest was having sensitivity and was letting the staff know. The place was very clean. And the late night check in was not a problem. The staff at night most helpful. I would come back.
I let the staff know there was a strong smell in the bathroom. Apparently, it is the cleaning products used. Another guest was having sensitivity and was letting the staff know. The place was very clean. And the late night check in was not a problem. The staff at night most helpful. I would come back.
Betty
The staff at the hotel were excellent.
Debra
Dinner, breakfast, cocktails and entertainment were all top notch!
David
By far the best part of this hotel is the location. The beach is a few steps away and if you wish, you can just walk along the path right into Stanley Park in a few minutes. If you're looking for more lively fare, Denman St. is a few steps in the other direction with a dizzying array of shops and restaurants. You can easily have a wonderful vacation only on foot if you're stationed at the Sylvia.
In terms of the hotel itself, this is a wonderful place if you love character and history. The room we had was fine. It was clean and had a recently renovated bathroom, but the size, layout, and overall aesthetic are definitely in the \"character\" column, and you can definitely see signs of the age of the building in the layers of paint on the trim, the lack of A/C (radiator heat) and layout of the room. If you're looking for a lavish hotel room to \"veg out\" in, this might not be the best choice. As a base of operations for your exploration of Vancouver, I'm not sure you can find a better one.
The onsite restaurant/lounge was also fantastic with live music on a number of nights. Even with all the other options available nearby, we ended up at the Sylvia for a nightcap most of the time.
Overall, this is the perfect place to use as your starting point in a daily adventure in Vancouver, especially if you appreciate history and character. This will be our go to when visiting Vancouver for sure.
In terms of the hotel itself, this is a wonderful place if you love character and history. The room we had was fine. It was clean and had a recently renovated bathroom, but the size, layout, and overall aesthetic are definitely in the \"character\" column, and you can definitely see signs of the age of the building in the layers of paint on the trim, the lack of A/C (radiator heat) and layout of the room. If you're looking for a lavish hotel room to \"veg out\" in, this might not be the best choice. As a base of operations for your exploration of Vancouver, I'm not sure you can find a better one.
The onsite restaurant/lounge was also fantastic with live music on a number of nights. Even with all the other options available nearby, we ended up at the Sylvia for a nightcap most of the time.
Overall, this is the perfect place to use as your starting point in a daily adventure in Vancouver, especially if you appreciate history and character. This will be our go to when visiting Vancouver for sure.
Gail
The breakfast wasn't that good. Slow service, too.
The rooms could use a comfortable chair or two to watch TV.
The rooms could use a comfortable chair or two to watch TV.
David
Quiet neighborhood. Excellent location for exploring Stanley Park and Denman Street.
Karen
I loved the Sylvia Hotel. Great location on the seawall bike path. Storage for my bike. Wonderful staff and great food at the restaurant. Eggs benedict was perfect! The restaurant could use more gluten free options on their dinner menu. The room was well appointed except for the coffee maker. It didn't get the water warm enough to steep tea. A microwave in the room would be helpful. I would still highly recommend!
Rashmi
The Sylvia is always brilliant. Great location, good rooms, comfy bed, nice staff. Love staying here.
Donald
Very good breakfast and love the ambiance overlooking English Bay
shannon
What a beautiful stay. We loved the charm of this place. Staff were excellent, dinning was wonderful. The room was charming and comfortable. We will be back for sure.
Angela
Great location; quiet; clean room; comfortable bed; great breakfast menu; helpful staff.
Kait
An older building but so much charm and the beds were so comfy. Amazing location and so that can’t be beat!
Pamela
Solid place to stay. Great location.
Alexander
For 1-2 people, the size of the 811 suite was quite good though the suite was one large area, so no privacy within the room if you had
Tam
Excellent, spacious room, great location, friendly staff, reasonable parking garage. Would definitely stay here the next time we visit.
Karina
I would come back in a heart beat! Such a comfortable and comforting place to stay!
Kaitlyn
We love staying at the Sylvia! Fantastic location and a safe and quiet part of town for travelling with kids. Rooms are large enough to stretch out as a family of 5. Staff are very polite and friendly and the restaurant does a great breakfast.
Hali
Exactly as I remember this quaint hotel to be. Perfect location and comfort
Melinda
The location is wonderful. The building is historic and the rooms are large. Ths staff was excellent. The dining room is very good! Highly recommend!
Kameron T
Great hotel all around…
Gordon
Lovely property!
Marlene
Beach view was accessible, not the greatest but the room was perfectly fine otherwise.
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