The Sylvia Hotel, Vancouver's only beach-side property, is ideally located on English Bay, beside Stanley Park and just 5 minutes from... more »
The Sylvia Hotel, Vancouver's only beach-side property, is ideally located on English Bay, beside Stanley Park and just 5 minutes from downtown. Designated a heritage building, the Sylvia Hotel is a landmark and one of Vancouver's greatest treasures. A favorite for business travelers wanting to be out of the bustle of downtown, for families vacationing on the beach and romantic getaways. The Sylvia is definitely one Vancouver's best kept secrets. There are 120 rooms and suites to choose from, all distinctive in their view and layout providing a unique lodging experience. The old fashioned character, great value and friendly service gives travelers a home away from home, which is why people continue to return year after year. The Sylvia Hotel is surrounded by the scenic beauty of English Bay and Stanley Park. Marvel at the spectacular sunsets from the comfort of Vancouver's very first cocktail lounge, or enjoy a great meal, overlooking English Bay from Sylvia's Beachside Restaurant and Bistro. This location offers unlimited recreational possibilities from rollerblading and cycling on the seawall to swimming and kayaking in the bay, or exploring the trails of Stanley Park. Take the small ferry to Granville Island, the Maritime Museum or the Planetarium. The Vancouver Aquarium is close by and the trendy international shops of Robson Street are only minutes away. The Sylvia Hotel offers a fantastic beach side location, superb quality and long tradition of great value and outstanding service.
Orbitz
59 year old with a moderate budget, traveling for leisure
We've been staying at this hotel for years without any problems... that was... until the new management took over! Our belongings were kept in storage. We hung onto our storage tags, but when we returned to retrieve our belongings, they were gone.
great location less than great service
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Posted May 27, 2008
Good
the waiters act like they are doing you a special favor. its location makes it a worthwhile stop in vancouver. wonderful beach views and nice looking place on the outside.
I wanted a two room suite and ended up with two separate rooms (one room far below average) attached to a hallway to a slightly better room. This is not what I ordered when I booked my reservation. When I mentioned my dissatisfaction to the staff...
I have stayed at the Sylvia many times. The last three or four times I have returned home with bed bug bites. I looked the bites up on the Internet, and they are definitely bed bugs. I actually love the Sylvia, but the bed bug thing is very...
I recommend it to almost everyone
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Posted Nov 16, 2007
Excellent
I've stayed at the Sylvia many times over the past 15 years, and will go back. The location is perfect, they accept pets, and the suites are wonderful for entertaining. (I usually have a dinner party or three while I'm in town.) The bar...
Quaint hotel lived up to its reputation.
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Posted Oct 09, 2007
Excellent
The Sylvia Hotel is a gem. The staff was warm and efficient, yet not overly effusive (which I liked). Although I was situated in the smallest room that the hotel had to offer, it was bigger than many European hotel rooms that I've stayed in....
It was a great place to stay! I think this is a very under rated place. It is not moderen in it's decore but that is what makes it so special. Walk right on to the beach, and starbucks is just up the street.I will be going back for...
I must express my deep disappointment with this establishment where we stayed this year for nine nights in late August. I do so sadly. A year ago we thought highly enough of The Sylvia to want to repeat the pleasant experience we had there. But...
All Review Photos The Sylvia Hotel
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Posted May 29, 2007
Okay
All Review Photos The Sylvia Hotel should sit in pride of place along English Bay. At one time it did. In the last 95 years, however, city planning went awry and now the grand old Sylvia is slightly overshadowed but a mixture of modern, and not so...
At first we liked the value and location. Then a storm had come in and we wanted to head back home so we would not get caught in the storm. The manager would not let us out of the cost for the second night. Never in all me travels have I had this...
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