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Sylvia Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with restaurant, near English Bay Beach

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Cozy seating area with a long bench, chairs, and a small table, perfect for relaxing and socializing.
Experience the charm of the Sylvia Hotel, where a beautifully lit entrance welcomes you to a warm and inviting stay.
Enter a grand space with a chandelier, wooden benches, and a stained glass door.
Classic hotel room with two single beds, a small table, and a patterned carpet.
Enjoy serene coastal views with calm waters and a rocky breakwater.
Experience the laid-back charm of Sylvia Hotel, situated on the shores of English Bay Beach. Unwind with beachfront dining at Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge, where ocean views and delicious meals await. Connect to in-room WiFi or get work done at the 24-hour business center.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Ski facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Ski storage
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
$186 nightly
The total price is $221
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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

Three-Bed Unit

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite with Kitchen | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite with Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(110 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(133 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room Selected at Check in

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1154 Gilford St, Vancouver, BC, V6G2P6

What's nearby

  • English Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Robson Street - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Canada Place - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Stanley Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) - 10 min drive
  • Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) - 31 min drive
  • Pitt Meadows, BC (YPK) - 57 min drive
  • Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 102 min drive
  • Galiano Island, BC (YMF-Montague Harbour Seaplane Base) - 134 min drive
  • Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Station - 8 min drive
  • Vancouver Waterfront Station - 12 min drive
  • Pacific Central Station - 15 min drive
  • Burrard Station - 27 min walk
  • Yaletown-Roundhouse Station - 27 min walk
  • Vancouver City Center Station - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Morton Park - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cactus Club Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪CRAFT Beer Market English Bay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Park at English Bay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sylvia Hotel

When you stay at Sylvia Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Vancouver Waterfront and Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Vancouver Convention Centre and Rogers Arena are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and overall value.

Languages

English, French

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 120 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is noon
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 220 lbs per pet)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–11:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (400 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1912
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge - This beachfront cocktail bar serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 10 to 30 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for CAD 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for CAD 20.0 per night

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs CAD 32.25 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Does Sylvia Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sylvia Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Sylvia Hotel?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 220 lbs per pet. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Sylvia Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs CAD 32.25 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sylvia Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

Is there an onsite casino at Sylvia Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Great Canadian Casino at the Holiday Inn (6-min drive) and Grand Villa Casino Hotel and Conference Centre (16-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Sylvia Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like ice skating, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding, and in warmer months enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming and ecotours.

Are there restaurants at or near Sylvia Hotel?

Yes, Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge offers beachfront dining and ocean views.

What's the area around Sylvia Hotel like?

Sylvia Hotel is in West End, a short 10-minute drive from Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and 4 minutes' walk from English Bay. Travelers say the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.

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Sylvia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Location
Service staff
Room
Restaurant
Beach
View
History
Food
Bed
Air conditioning

What guests liked

  • The property's location right across the beach offers stunning views and easy access to the beach and surrounding walking paths. (52 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant offers excellent food, great service, and stunning views of English Bay. (48 reviews)
  • Breakfast options were delicious and offered with great views of English Bay. (27 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was wonderful. Right next to the beach with amazing sunsets. Close to lots of great dining options. Hotel was super charming with a lot of interesting historic features and a staff that took very good care of my family.
Will, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

An amazing place to stay but a bit expensive for the condition of the hotel and amenities.
Andrea, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We would stay here again.
Lenia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet room , great location. Big thanks to Patrick at the Front Desk and Kyle and Layton in the lounge. Great staff.
Travis, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, love the history of the hotel, staff were amazing!
Jami, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
M, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous stay
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful classic hotel in an incredible location right on the beach. Excellent location amd amenities. Will stay again!!
Lila, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great

Nice place. Great location. Dog friendly.
Patrick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love quaint beautiful Sylvia Beach hotel
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Courteous and plentiful staff, beautiful large room, convenient parking, great dining with view.
Patricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice restaurant and views of the ocean
Barbara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay! Very friendly staff and amazing location
Tracy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is an amazing spot with the best in friendly, professional staff. Always love my stays!
Jordi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant Stay

Pleasant stay with a comfortable room and very good food and drink in the hotel restaurant.
Roberta, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A property full of history, gorgeous views and amazing staff! Thanks for a lovely stay.
Vania, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Spot
Kate, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Sylvia hotel is a grand old lady of hotels. The location on English Bay is beautiful & relaxing.
Gretchen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beachfront location close to downtown and parkland. Very good dining on site. Comfortable and quaint.
William Lorne, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful old hotel- fully renovated but with an Old Vancouver location and feel.
Avril, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cute little place with a lot of history. It was a wonderful stay!
Stephanie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Have stayed here several times and the location is perfect. Usually the best deal is through Expedia!
Alexandriana, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place for the price! Clean, comfortable beds, shower with good power and yummy breakfast in the restaurant. For the price point and location, it was excellent!
Susan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Room too warm

Lovely Hotel. Great location. Only problem no Air Conditioning and couldn't sleep as room too warm. Electric fan and windows open made little difference.
Yvonne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay in this vintage hotel Location could not be better.
Lyle, 3-night trip