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Sylvia Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront dining with ocean views makes the Sylvia Hotel a perfect spot to enjoy cocktails at sunset or plan meetings just steps from Stanley Park.

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The Sylvia Hotel brings laid-back charm to English Bay Beach. Travelers can unwind at Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge with ocean views complementing every meal. Practical amenities include in-room WiFi to keep guests connected and a 24-hour business center for those who need to work.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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
(130 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Suite with Kitchen

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

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Three-Bed Unit

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, Sylvia Hotel is in West End, a walkable area in Vancouver with great shopping. Vancouver Waterfront and Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore English Bay Beach and Stanley Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Rogers Arena. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding. Visit our Vancouver travel guide
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1154 Gilford St, Vancouver, BC, V6G2P6

What's nearby

  • English bay with residential buildings at Vancouver West end in the background. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
    English Bay Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • English Bay
    English Bay
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Stanley Park
    Stanley Park
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver, Robson Street (blurred motion)
    Robson Street
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Vancouver Waterfront
    Vancouver Waterfront
    13 min walk - 0.7 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 Sylvia Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min walk
  • 7-Eleven
    4 min walk
  • Cactus Club Cafe
    3 min walk
  • CRAFT Beer Market English Bay
    3 min walk

About this property

Sylvia Hotel

Hotel near English Bay Beach
Located close to Stanley Park and Robson Street, Sylvia Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a 24-hour business center. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. The on-site restaurant, Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the dining options, bar, and beach locale
Room features
All 120 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and coffee/tea makers

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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

Restaurants on site

  • Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge

Things to do

  • Ski storage

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 400 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the beach

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1912
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 220 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

  • 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.

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Is Sylvia Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 220 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CAD 32.25 per night.

What time is check-in at Sylvia Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sylvia Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Sylvia Hotel located?

Located in West End, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within a 5-minute walk of English Bay Beach and Stanley Park. Robson Street and Vancouver Waterfront are also within 15 minutes. Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 27 minutes by foot and Burrard Station is 27 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sylvia Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1134 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1510 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great and restaurant was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location; quiet; clean room; comfortable bed; great breakfast menu; helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So lovely, very clean and accommodating staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast and love the ambiance overlooking English Bay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, spacious room, great location, friendly staff, reasonable parking garage. Would definitely stay here the next time we visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Solid place to stay. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the Sylvia many years and love the location! The rooms ard dated and small but nothing beats the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful historic hotel with a beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rashmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sylvia is always brilliant. Great location, good rooms, comfy bed, nice staff. Love staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, historical property. Rooms were vintage but clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kait

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older building but so much charm and the beds were so comfy. Amazing location and so that can’t be beat!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room large and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Meyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, wonderful staff. Fantastic location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet neighborhood. Excellent location for exploring Stanley Park and Denman Street.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Athenia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would come back in a heart beat! Such a comfortable and comforting place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to restaurants and the beach. Rooms are dated but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly as I remember this quaint hotel to be. Perfect location and comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great location, clean room, great service!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Murray Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Very well situated.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026