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Sylvia Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near English Bay Beach

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a wall of liquor bottles.
A restaurant with a bar area, seating with blue cushions, and large windows offering a view of the street.
A hotel entrance with a blue awning and a sign reading "HILVIA HOTEL".
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • 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

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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

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

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 area

Vancouver

On the beach.At this West End hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of English Bay Beach and Stanley Park. Also, Robson Street is within half a mile (1 km) and Vancouver Waterfront is within 2 miles (3 km).

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

  • Yaletown-Roundhouse Station - 3 min drive
  • Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Station - 8 min drive
  • Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) - 34 min drive

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

3-star beachfront hotel near English Bay Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 400 square feet (37 square meters) 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.

  • 1 building
  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 400 sq ft of conference space
  • 37 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1912
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sylvia Hotel offers 120 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

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

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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

Things to do

  • Ski storage

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for CAD 5.0 per night.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sylvia Hotel to the airport?

Sylvia Hotel is 1.5 mi (11-min drive) away from the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sylvia Hotel?

As of Jul 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sylvia Hotel on Jul 28, 2026 start from CA $373, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sylvia Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sylvia Hotel.

How close is Sylvia Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sylvia Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sylvia Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between CAD 10 and 30 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Sylvia Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Great Canadian Casino at the Holiday Inn (6-min drive) and Grand Villa Casino Hotel and Conference Centre (16-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Sylvia Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Sylvia Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CAD 32.25 per night.

Does Sylvia Hotel have a pool?

Sylvia Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Sylvia Hotel have a restaurant?

Sylvia Hotel is home to Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge, which features ocean views, a beachfront location, and brunch.

Does Sylvia Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sylvia Hotel to downtown Vancouver?

Sylvia Hotel is 1.1 mi away from Vancouver.

Sylvia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1157 out of 1537 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1537 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1537 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1537 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1537 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Morag rahn-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Pamela

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Rashmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sylvia is always brilliant. Great location, good rooms, comfy bed, nice staff. Love staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kameron T

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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the Sylvia many years and love the location! The rooms ard dated and small but nothing beats the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kait

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older building but so much charm and the beds were so comfy. Amazing location and so that can’t be beat!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant and lounge!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless, the staff friendly and the location cannot be beat.
Iconic 1954 in the Lounge
Iconic Neon
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, wonderful staff. Fantastic location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible view from our room - made us just want to gaze and listen to the waves & birds all morning! Very clean and spacious room, and staff was genuinely friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026