Experience the laid-back charm of Sylvia Hotel, situated on the shores of English Bay Beach. Unwind with beachfront dining at Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge, where ocean views and delicious meals await. Connect to in-room WiFi or get work done at the 24-hour business center.
Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Canada Place - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Stanley Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Vancouver, BC (CXH-Vancouver Harbour Seaplane Base) - 10 min drive
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - 31 min drive
Pitt Meadows, BC (YPK) - 57 min drive
Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 102 min drive
Galiano Island, BC (YMF-Montague Harbour Seaplane Base) - 134 min drive
Vancouver Waterfront Station - 4 min drive
Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Station - 8 min drive
Pacific Central Station - 15 min drive
Burrard Station - 27 min walk
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station - 27 min walk
Vancouver City Center Station - 29 min walk
Restaurants
Morton Park - 2 min walk
Cactus Club Cafe - 3 min walk
CRAFT Beer Market English Bay - 3 min walk
The Park at English Bay - 3 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min walk
About this property
Sylvia Hotel
When you stay at Sylvia Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Vancouver Waterfront and Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Vancouver Convention Centre and Rogers Arena are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and overall value.
Languages
English, French
At a glance
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Hotel size
120 rooms
Arranged over 8 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is noon
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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
Check-in hours begin at 3 PM Monday - Friday and 4 PM Saturday - Sunday.
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 19
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Children
Up to 2 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets stay for free (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 100 kg per pet)
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Covered on-site self-parking (CAD 32.25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–11:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Children's menu
What to do
On the beach
Bike rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Working away
24-hour business centre
Meeting room
Conference space (400 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Bike hire
Ski storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1912
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
More
Daily housekeeping
Recycling
Special features
Dining
Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge – This beachfront cocktail bar serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 10 to 30 per person
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for CAD 5.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for CAD 20.0 per night
Parking
Covered self-parking costs CAD 32.25 per night with in/out privileges
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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
Does Sylvia Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sylvia Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sylvia Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs stay for free, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 100 kg per pet. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Sylvia Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs CAD 32.25 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sylvia Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an on-site casino at Sylvia Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Great Canadian Casino at the Holiday Inn (6-min drive) and Grand Villa Casino Hotel and Conference Centre (16-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Sylvia Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities such as ice skating, cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and in warmer months, enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming and ecotours.
Are there restaurants at or near Sylvia Hotel?
Yes, Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge offers beachfront dining and ocean views.
What's the area around Sylvia Hotel like?
Sylvia Hotel is in West End, a short 10-minute drive from Vancouver, BC (CXH-Vancouver Harbour Seaplane Base) and 4 minutes' walk from English Bay. Travellers say that the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.
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Sylvia Hotel Reviews
Reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
The property's dining options offer excellent food, great service, and beautiful views of English Bay. (46 reviews)
The property's beachfront location offers stunning views and easy access to the beach. (50 reviews)
Breakfast options were delicious and offered with great views of English Bay. (26 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
Great place to stay
M
1-night trip
10/10
Nice restaurant and views of the ocean
Barbara
2-night trip
10/10
Pleasant stay with a comfortable room and very good food and drink in the hotel restaurant.
Roberta
1-night trip
10/10
Loved our stay, best location, this will be a place we will now stay at for years to come.
Joel
2-night trip
10/10
Great stay! Very friendly staff and amazing location
Tracy
1-night trip
10/10
Wonderful stay in this vintage hotel Location could not be better.
Lyle
3-night trip
10/10
Older but lovely hotel, good food, nice people. Would definitely stay again.
rod
1-night trip
10/10
This is my second time staying at this hotel, and I will definitely be back. I love this place, the access to everything is fantastic, you can’t beat the view and the restaurant is amazing. You know it’s great when the locals I’ll go there!
Marsha
3-night trip
8/10
Great property Fantastic location and very pet friendly
Carlene
1-night trip
10/10
The Sylvia is a historic Vancouver waterfront hotel on English Bay. The dining room and pub both look out at the beach and promenade where there is lots of activities year-round. Staff and service are excellent.
William J
2-night trip
10/10
Great Hotel with character. Love the location and English Bay
Dave
2-night trip
10/10
Quaint historic hotel
Hitomi
1-night trip
10/10
Classy, good value, perfect location
Randy
1-night trip
10/10
Historic Hotel with wonderful location. Easy parking underneath. The restaurant was good at breakfast, with a nice view. The staff was excellent and always friendly.
Benjamin
2-night trip
10/10
An amazing stay
Trevor
2-night trip
10/10
Always enjoy staying at The Sylvia. Love the quiet and quaint location. Right by the seawall, Stanley Park, and restaurants. Love that it's a boutique hotel and an historical landmark; photos of stories long passed displayed throughout the hotel.The staff are warm and friendly and provide exceptional service. I've stayed many times. Yes I highly recommend.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10
Love the charm of the property, excellent restaurant and bar and excellent location
Linda
2-night trip
10/10
Staff were great, perfect location
Chelsa
1-night trip
10/10
Perfect quiet location only a mile or two from downtown easily walkable!
Chandler
2-night trip
10/10
s always staff goes out of their way to help you have a great stay and the location is very condusive to enjoying vancouver.
Alexander
3-night trip
10/10
Love this Hotel, many years ago I lived next door reminiscing great old memories
Ernie
1-night trip
10/10
Besides being a great hotel overall, location, location, location!
Paul
2-night trip
10/10
It is a historical hotel in an amazing location that was pet friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Lucinda
1-night trip
10/10
This place feels like a home away from home. The food and atmosphere in the restaurant also made the stay very enjoyable.
Laurie
3-night trip
10/10
This was the perfect place for a walking and dog oriented vacation. The hotel was everything we were looking for.