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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
(121 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(145 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite with Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Room Selected at Check in

Highlights

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

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

Three-Bed Unit

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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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 ice skating and snowshoeing. Visit our Vancouver travel guide
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V6G2P6, BC, Vancouver, 1154 Gilford St

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 - 0.2 km
  • These sunny daffodils were the culmination of a stunning walk through Stanley park in the spring of last year :) #LifeAtExpediaGroup
    English Bay
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stanley Park which includes a bridge, a bay or harbor and a park
    Stanley Park
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver, Robson Street (blurred motion)
    Robson Street
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Vancouver Waterfront which includes a bay or harbor and outdoor art
    Vancouver Waterfront
    11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Yaletown-Roundhouse Station
    3 min drive
  • Vancouver Waterfront Station
    4 min drive
  • Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Sylvia Hotel
    1 min walk
  • The Park at English Bay
    3 min walk
  • CRAFT Beer Market English Bay
    3 min walk
  • Mediterranean Grill
    2 min walk
  • 7-Eleven
    4 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
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking services, an elevator, 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.

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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. 1122 out of 1492 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1492 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1492 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1492 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1492 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, polite staff, wonderful restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, wonderful staff and character
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice to have a cocktail bar downstairs, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room, lovely staff, great location, especially if you want to be in the west end.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kalvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice historic property. Great location and seems well managed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Good food. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bairong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff! Gorgeous location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, great staff and location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

BaoEr

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff on site were great and always helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Character hotel located right on sea wall. Had a pleasant stay. Very good customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Beautiful location. Staff was very courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Nice,charming hotel,good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible , friendly very accommodating staff. It was great to have a suite for family visits.Very handy to have a restaurant for breakfast,
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Reese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing and hotel was very nice. Highly recommend. And pet friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautifully decorated, the staff friendly and knowledgeable and the room was clean, quiet and comfortable. The hotel is a very cute older building in a very nice area of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A modest hotel of character.Clean,comfortable with caring staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great historic location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marvelous staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and clean rooms. The view from the dinning room was spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, clean, bed was comfortable. Also happy to have free EV charging in the parking garage! The restaurant is fine, and there are dozens of eating establishments within blocks.
Night view from across the street
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect and the staff was great. The restaurant food and service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

BJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The beds were very comfortable. Bathroom was very clean and had a nice deep tub. Hotel staff were helpful. Service in the hotel cafe was slow and food was just ok. Great location next to a lot of food options and walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and appeared to have been recently renovated. Service was excellent. Bed was comfortable. Room was quiet - we slept well. Also had a nice dinner in the restaurant - food and service were both great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026