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Sylvia Hotel

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

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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

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

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)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Premium bedding
The current price is $239
$288 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a TV, a nightstand with a phone, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(134 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(167 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite with Kitchen

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a TV, a nightstand with a phone, and a window with curtains.

Room Selected at Check in

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Three-Bed Unit

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • English Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stanley Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Robson Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Vancouver Waterfront - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) - 11 min drive
  • Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) - 34 min drive
  • Pitt Meadows, BC (YPK) - 61 min drive
  • Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 102 min drive
  • Galiano Island, BC (YMF-Montague Harbour Seaplane Base) - 29.6 miles/47.7 km
  • Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Station - 8 min drive
  • North Vancouver Station - 11 min drive
  • Vancouver Waterfront Station - 13 min drive
  • Yaletown-Roundhouse Station - 27 min walk
  • Burrard Station - 27 min walk
  • Vancouver City Center Station - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Cactus Club Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Sylvia Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CRAFT Beer Market English Bay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sylvia Hotel

  • When you stay at Sylvia Hotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Stanley Park and English Bay Beach. 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, Robson Street and Vancouver Waterfront are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and overall value.

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
    • 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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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)
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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
  • 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
  • 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. Open daily.

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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 5-minute walk from Stanley Park and 9 minutes' walk from Robson Street. Travelers say the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.

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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

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel's beach location offers stunning views, easy access, and a relaxing atmosphere. (76 reviews)
  • Breakfast at the hotel restaurant was consistently delicious and offered excellent service. (42 reviews)
  • The hotel is very pet friendly with no extra fees and allows pets in all areas. (31 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Delightful little place. Friendly, helpful staff. Superb location. Perfect for a few days we could have stayed all week.
Brenda, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We really loved every thing about it. We enjoyed the location as well as the restaurant.
MARCELA, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Location was great and restaurant was very good.
Denis, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable room. Lovely location. Close to beach, Stanley Park. Lots of restaurants in the area. Would stay again!
Julie, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location; quiet; clean room; comfortable bed; great breakfast menu; helpful staff.
Angela, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel with a lot of charm. Staff were helpful and location was great for walking and biking.
Sue, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very good breakfast and love the ambiance overlooking English Bay
Donald, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

So lovely, very clean and accommodating staff
sheena, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful location near Stanley park. Hotel has a lovely restaurant overlooking English Bay
lorna, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent, spacious room, great location, friendly staff, reasonable parking garage. Would definitely stay here the next time we visit.
Tam, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Solid place to stay. Great location.
Pamela, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful historic hotel with a beautiful location
Melinda, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff at the hotel were excellent.
Betty, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Francisco, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The Sylvia is always brilliant. Great location, good rooms, comfy bed, nice staff. Love staying here.
Rashmi, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We have stayed at the Sylvia many years and love the location! The rooms ard dated and small but nothing beats the location.
Leslie, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

An older building but so much charm and the beds were so comfy. Amazing location and so that can’t be beat!
Kait, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent restaurant and lounge!
Elaine, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was spotless, the staff friendly and the location cannot be beat.
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Kirsten, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, wonderful staff. Fantastic location.
Timothy, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean rooms and friendly staff!
Derek, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

great location, clean room, great service!
Michele, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet neighborhood. Excellent location for exploring Stanley Park and Denman Street.
David, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room large and comfortable
Duncan, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Meyah, 3-night trip