The Sylvia Hotel - Vancouver

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They have remodeled part of the hotel and added a great new breakfast area. Great location by Stanley Park on English Bay. I have stayed here before.

The Sylvia Hotel is an excellent location and takes you back in time. Just across the street from English Bay and at the entrance of Stanley Park. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

The Sylvia is full of charm and just wonderful. I am a picky lodging guest and wondered if an older building would suite my family. It was extraordinary from check-in to check-out. Our room was huge with a lovely view. We were on the eighth floor and never had to wait more than a minute or two for an elevator. The old-fashioned floor indicator on one […] of the elevators was so charming! The neighborhood is perfect with lots of restaurants only a few blocks away, and the beach just across the street. We would definitely stay here again. Read more

The Sylvia is an older hotel will no doubt be torn down for condos in another 10 or 20 years. But for now it's a nice place to stay at a decent price for downtown Vancouver. The room was comfortable and clean, although a coffee maker in the room would have been a big plus. The bed was a bit on the firm side but not terribly so. It was only two blocks […] to a number of interesting ethnic restaurants, and if it had not been raining it would have been a wonderful location for a walk along the Stanley Park seawall. The people at the front desk were very helpful and cheerful. Do watch out for the parking garage though, as if you have a cartop carrier on your car you'll need the "oversize" parking. Don't try to go into the underground regular parking with a cartop carrier on your vehicle, as it's only 6 ft 9 inches clearance! Read more

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Comfortable, laid back environment and the location is perfect!

our stays at this hotel are always very satisfactory. the staff is attentive and courteous and the location is ideal. The charm of this historic hotel is what we go for. It feels very comfortable and home like.

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Really liked being close to Stanley Park and Granville Island. We did a lot of walking and found everything on the West End and Downtown very available on foot. When we wanted to go further, the hotel staff were great about giving directions for public transportation. REALLY easy to get around. We'll stay there again, without a doubt.

As the Sylvia Hotel nears its 100th birthday, the hotel only seems to be getting better. Rooms are being constantly updated, the restaurant is offering more options, and the front desk staff couldn't be any more helpful or friendly. The location on English Bay seals the deal. Enjoy the cosmopolitan flavor of Vancouver without sacrificing comfort, proximity […] to Stanley Park, and access to a variety of excellent restaurants. Overall, The Sylvia Hotel represents an exceptional value, particularly in contrast to newer properties in the neighborhood that seem to lack character or charm. Read more

Since my first visit to Vancouver 15 years ago I've always wanted to stay at the Sylvia and it lived up to my expectations. Totally romantic setting where you can watch the sunset, walk to Stanley park, eat at great restaurant. You can feel the history in it's walls, but luckily not in its' mattresses as we had a clean, recently updated room. For those […] romantics who appreciate old fashioned qurkiness over Four Seasons fuddy duddiness the Sylvia is for us! Read more

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The Sylvia is like a friend, with gracious services, good food and very nice accomodations. It is old, graceful and accomodating. Thank you for keeping your charm and reasonable pricing. The setting is the best in Vancouver.

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Sylvia is a Vancouver landmark and the location cannot be equaled. You step out the door and you are on the beach and also at the beginning of Stanley Park. Your recreation if right there. The staff is very cordial and helpful. In walking distance are good restaurants and every ethnic cuisine is available. It was built in 1912 and has the flavor of […] another era and the outside is well known for its ivy covered walls. The hotel loungs is a popular place for watching the sunet over the water. You are minutes away from Granville Island. The location is a few steps to the bus lines to other parts of Cancouver---couldn't be more convenient. I would never stay anywhere else in Vancouver!!! Read more

What a gem. Great atmosphere, perfect location, nice, accomodating staff. At the end of an exhausting day visiting this beautiful city, there's nothing like a drink on the terrace looking over the park and the beach, or inside the cozy, comfortable bar. The lobby also has a lovely, warm ambiance. Warning: take your own toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, […] lotion) as none are furnished by the hotel. Read more

I cannot express enough how much I enjoyed my stay at the Sylvia Hotel last week (Week of May 30)!! What an adorable place full of so much character. And the view of English bay from my room on the 6th floor was breathtaking. I had 4 HUGE picture windows in my room (request a bay-facing room) that let in tons of light. Also, the meals were wonderful […] and CHEAP, relative to so many of Vancouver's otherwise very pricey restaurants. A breakfast of 3 blueberry pancakes (with real BC blueberries!), 3 strips of bacon, two eggs, and fresh-squeezed orange juice was just $10! That's it. No catch. I also added coffee for an additional small amount. I honestly have nothing really bad to say. The only item that some may notice - the building is old, but very well kept (my room had been renovated), but still in some hallways a little musty smell is detectable. But, who cares? All of the great things about this gem far outweigh that one very slight put off. I hardly took notice. I'd stay here again and again when in Vancouver. Read more

The hotel could not have been in a better location. A quaint old place right on the shoreline in the westside of town. The folks who work there were the best and the restaurant was comfortable with good food. A great stay and we cannot wait to return to spend even more time there.

Great Location, near downtown, next door to Stanley park and near a wide array of food choices.

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Ah! The Sylvia Hotel, Built in 1912. Old World Charm with Modern conveniences. We enjoyed the charm of this hotel with it's Vintage ambience. With all it's charm we were quite surprised to enter a newly renovated, modern guest room. It was most relaxing & pleasant, giving us a wonderful nights sleep. There was so much to visit & see in the area. It […] was a delightful stay, enjoying our last evening toasting our anniversary in the restaurant lounge over looking English Bay. The view was spectacular!.... just as wonderful as their food & libations! We will certainly be back! May 2011 Read more

It is in a great spot. A small family run hotel. There are no coffee machines in the rooms and not in-room safe (safe is at the front desk) Dinning room and bar have an incredible view of English Bay and on a sunny day, all the way to Vancouver Island. Easy to get around on the great bus system.

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The Sylvia is a historic landmark hotel so the condition of the hotel is old but well maintained. The location is great across the street from the beach and many restaurants in the area. The rooms are large, the bathrooms are small and the beds are really comfy. Don't miss the bar it is a gem.

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Reasonable price for a fantastic location next to Stanley Park in the very cool West End of Vancouver. The room was small but comfortable with a great bed. The bathroom appeared clean but had a strong musty odor. Once when we went out, we left the bathroom door open...big mistake as the smell had the chance to permeate the entire space. But because […] it is an old hotel, the windows that actually open! After airing out the room, we only had to deal with the musty smell when we went into the bathroom. I do understand this is a very old building (which is one of the reasons why we chose it), but they really should be digging into the walls to locate the source of the smell! Read more

The old hotel was absolutely lovely. Friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms, within walking distance of great breakfast and coffee (The Central Bistro and Delaney's Coffee are a must!). Here's the skinny on the parking situation: don't pay for hotel parking unless you must! There's plenty of 2 hour parking all around the hotel, and if your trip […] was anything like ours, you'll be out and about, so time it so that you can take advantage of the overnight parking and remember you can leave your car there for 2 hours once the parking starts and the same with in the evening, park 2 hours before it ends for the night and you're golden! In a nutshell, this place is a fantastic steal! Great location, great price, charming old hotel that is clearly well loved and maintained. Tell your friends, pack your bags and head to Vancouver and stay at the Sylvia! Read more

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The hotel is not fancy. It is older but clean and very QUIET. The location is outstanding!! Walk out the door to the waterfront and Stanley Park. If you are not interested in a downtown location this is the place for you. There is a bar and restaurant on site so it is convenient if one chooses to stay in after a long day of being outdoors. Ask for "view" […] room. Only drawback is the extra charge for parking your car but it's safer and convenient since street parking is at a premium. Overall it is a great value. Read more

The hotel was classic, clean, and in a perfect location next to Stanly Park and the downtown. Staff was very helpful.

This is an old hotel with a lot of history. Some might find it quaint and charming; others might wish it were more up to date. The staff were nice and helpful and the k Location on English Bay was beautiful.

The Hotel is old fashioned and enjoyable. Our room was huge with real windows. Not for the McHotel crowd. We loved the location on the beach and a great selection of restaurants was a block away. The hotel restaurant was charming but the food was meh. It isn't quite as close to Stanley Park as I envisioned. We would definitely recommend the hotel.

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Unfortunately the bar service and waitress service at the Sylvia was less than adequate. Bar service was extremely slow and the waitress at breakfast made us wait 10 minutes for a table when there were empty tables. She did however seat patrons from off the street. She wouldn't seat us at a table for 4 because there were 2 of us. We may stay at the […] Sylvia again but we won't use their bar or restaurant again. Read more

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Enjoyed our stay immensely! Beautiful old hotel, the view of English Bay is fabulous and the staff were gracious - will definitely be staying there again.

This hotel is a city landmark overlooking English Bay and close to Denman and Davie Streets.

Right on English Bay, 2 minutes to Stanley Park Walking to Robson street shopping and excellent restaurants. Ideal place for a romantic weekend getaway.

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We just stayed the one night but would definitely stay there again. Its location is perfect, within walking distance to downtown, Stanley Park and English Bay but more importantly the service is outstanding and the hotel has retained a lot of its grandeur and style from a 100 yrs ago.

I don not know why it took the clerk 15 to 20 min. To check us out. We had two bar bills and parking, not complicated! It wasc7:30 am and there was no one else there. We love the classic feel of the hotel and the location is fantastic.

We stayed at the Sylvia for two nights and were pleasantly surprised with it. The room was clean and appeared to have been redone fairly recently, though the corridors leading up to it need work and gave us a bit of a fright (until we saw the room). The hotel has some historical charm, and is in a convenient location for accessing Stanley Park, running […] paths, bike rentals, and sushi. Our only real complaint was that the bed/pillows were not the most comfortable, and the bathroom was a little cramped, but both were OK considering the short stay. Read more

My husband and I booked a night at the Sylvia Hotel for a little "stay-cation" and we had our two Labrador Retrievers with us. All of the staff in the hotel made us feel very welcome (even our furry family members!) and the hotel was a nice little get away located near great restaurants and nice walks along the beach. It was also fabulous that this […] was the ONLY hotel we found that DID NOT require us to pay per dog, per night to stay. There was no additional charge for our "fur babies", but of course our credit card was kept on file in case there were any accidents as a result of the "kids". I have no problem paying for any accidents as a result of our dogs (there were none as they are very well behaved), but I do have a problem with hotels charging a ridiculous additional fee per dog per night. Hotels don't charge this for peoples kids... All in all, I would recommend the Sylvia to anyone looking for a nice place to stay in Vancovuer; especially if you travle with furry kids! Read more

We have stayed at the Sylvia before and will again. It has the 'feel' of a charming old establishment.

Very pleasant old hotel in a vibrant downtown area. It is well maintained for its age and is run by very helpful and friendly staff.

Upgraded to the best room in the hotel for a minimal fee and was it ever worth it. Everything was superb. From the cocktail in the lounge to the breakfast in the dining room. See you again soon sylvia!