Sylvia Hotel

Property class: 3

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An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water.
A restaurant with a bar area, seating with blue cushions, and large windows offering a view of the street.
A marble-floored entrance with a glass door, a chandelier, and a staircase with a handrail.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a wall of liquor bottles.
A hotel entrance with a blue awning and a sign reading "HILVIA HOTEL".

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

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1154 Gilford St, Vancouver, BC, V6G2P6
  • Place, English Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanley Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Robson Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(168 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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 Wi-Fi

Room Selected at Check in

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sylvia Hotel

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, a business centre and conference space.
Sylvia Hotel offers 120 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Vancouver hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Sylvia Hotel's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Stanley Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a beachfront location while dining at Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • Guests love the restaurant and bar
  • Steps from English Bay Beach and 5 minutes on foot from Stanley Park
  • Cats and dogs welcome free of charge
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 400 square feet (37 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and ski storage are also featured at the business-friendly Sylvia Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Vancouver hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11:30 AM.
Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge – This beachfront cocktail bar serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Covered parking on site (CAD 32.25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 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 centre
  • 400 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • 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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 220 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 20.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for CAD 5.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Sylvia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1158 out of 1532 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1532 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1532 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1532 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1532 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a cute and comfortable place to stay for a reasonable price in a great area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ideal location of this iconic hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morag rahn-

Liked: Cleanliness
Really beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous place in a fabulous location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous old style hotel right on the water. Staff are friendly and helpful and beach view from the lounge is world class.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with a lot of charm. Staff were helpful and location was great for walking and biking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, great staff clean room just outside Stanley Park on English bay great for arriving on bicycles
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dinner, breakfast, cocktails and entertainment were all top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location near Stanley park. Hotel has a lovely restaurant overlooking English Bay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Pamela

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sylvia is an old hotel that has updated much without losing its charm. We enjoy staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was such a special location and so much history. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sylvia is a special hotel. Location is amazing, restaurant is great. Beautiful view of English Bay. Clean, lovely room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

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

10/10 Excellent

Kameron T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel all around…
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026