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Sylvia Hotel

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

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Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views
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Suite with Kitchen | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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
The current price is $155
includes taxes & fees
$130 per night
Apr 20 - Apr 21

Room options

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

Three-Bed Unit

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Portable fan
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

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

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 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

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

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1154 Gilford St, Vancouver, BC, V6G2P6

What's nearby

  • Robson Street - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Vancouver Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Stanley Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Canada Place - 5 min drive - 3.1 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 Waterfront Station - 4 min drive
  • Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Station - 8 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
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 120 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors

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

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.

Required at check-in

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

Children

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

Pets

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

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
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Special features

Dining

Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge - This beachfront cocktail bar serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
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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 16 minutes' walk from St. Paul's Hospital. 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

Reviews

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

Love this place!
This is my second time staying at this hotel, and I will definitely be back. I love this place, the access to everything is fantastic, you can’t beat the view and the restaurant is amazing. You know it’s great when the locals I’ll go there!
Marsha, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location
Classy, good value, perfect location
Randy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel
Historic Hotel with wonderful location. Easy parking underneath. The restaurant was good at breakfast, with a nice view. The staff was excellent and always friendly.
Benjamin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An amazing stay
Trevor, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were great, perfect location
Chelsa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the charm of the property, excellent restaurant and bar and excellent location
Linda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesomeness Described
Love this Hotel, many years ago I lived next door reminiscing great old memories
Ernie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

s always staff goes out of their way to help you have a great stay and the location is very condusive to enjoying vancouver.
Alexander, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel in a beautiful location.
Jean-Baptiste, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It is a historical hotel in an amazing location that was pet friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Lucinda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Besides being a great hotel overall, location, location, location!
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was the perfect place for a walking and dog oriented vacation. The hotel was everything we were looking for.
Jennifer, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service
Valerie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Simple yet excellent!
Sylvia Hotel has the best location for our needs, easy on site parking, comfortable bed and room, and friendly staff. It is an older hotel without all the frills but for the price it is the perfect spot for us.
Anna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very charming property with very friendly and attentive staff. Would stay again!
Crystal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay!
Jesse and Britt, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff great location lots to do see close by
Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

English Bay, the Sylvia Hotel
This is a great base when visiting family in the West End of the city, walkable to most areas, used Taxis to get around and evo car share app. Stanley park just around the corner and English bay right in front of the hotel.
Kim, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel in a fantastic area, highly recommend
Lyle, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Anita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a fantastic hotel thank you
Trevor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location, very helpful team and lovely historic building!
Marlo Robin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We would stay again.
Jeanie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sylvia hotel… always excellent.
Juan, 1-night trip