The Sylvia Hotel - Vancouver

$$$$||View on mapVancouver, Canada1154 Gilford Street, Vancouver, Canada, V6G 2P6|
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The Sylvia Hotel - Vancouver
1154 Gilford Street, Vancouver, Canada, V6G 2P6·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Location9.8
Free WiFi9.5
Staff9.4
Comfort9.2
Cleanliness9.0
Who stays here
Couples47%
Families25%
Solo13%
Groups11%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Location9.8
Free WiFi9.5
Staff9.4
Comfort9.2
Cleanliness9.0
Who stays here
Couples47%
Families25%
Solo13%
Groups11%

Beachfront heritage hotel on English Bay, Vancouver

Location & Surroundings

The Sylvia Hotel sits directly across from English Bay, with the Seawall and Stanley Park a 2-minute walk away. Guests can walk to the water taxi to Granville Island and reach Robson Street shopping district within 1 mile. The hotel offers bicycle rentals for exploring the ocean-side seawall and nearby trails.

Rooms & Suites

The Sylvia Hotel offers 120 guest rooms and suites, including apartment-style suites with fully equipped kitchens. Many rooms provide views of English Bay, especially from the higher floors. Suites include a sofa bed and seating area, and some rooms have a bathtub.

Dining & Entertainment

Sylvia's Restaurant & Lounge overlooks English Bay and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner on a bistro patio or in the dining room. The hotel housed Vancouver's first cocktail bar, and the lounge offers live music three times a week. Room service is available with a menu that includes Asian-influenced options.

Pet-Friendly & Family

The Sylvia Hotel welcomes pets with no additional fee, and provides on-site amenities for animal lovers. Family rooms and suites with kitchens allow families to prepare their own meals. The hotel is located steps from the beach, Stanley Park, and the Vancouver Aquarium, offering activities for children.

Business & Events

The hotel offers a meeting room with hosting facilities for up to 35 guests, supported by a dedicated food and beverage team. The space includes a view of English Bay and can be used for business events or special gatherings. Audiovisual equipment and catering options are available upon request.

  • Location: Beachfront on English Bay, 2-min walk to Stanley Park
  • Rooms: 120 rooms & suites, some with full kitchens
  • Dining: Sylvia's Restaurant & Lounge, Vancouver's first cocktail bar
  • Pet-Friendly: No fee for pets, family suites available
  • Meetings: Event space for up to 35 guests with catering
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Year renovated:2008
Number of floors:8
Number of rooms:86
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Rooms and availability

One-Bedroom King Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Queen Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed
One-Bedroom Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator
Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Sports & Fitness

  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling

Services

  • Room service
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Sylvia Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 143 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.2 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 1.7 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Vancouver Harbour Water, CXH

Location

1154 Gilford Street, Vancouver, Canada, V6G 2P6
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1154 Gilford Street, Vancouver, Canada, V6G 2P6
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1154 Gilford Street, Vancouver, Canada, V6G 2P6
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