Reviews of The Sylvia Hotel 3 stars
1154 Gilford Street, West End, V6G 2P6 Vancouver, Canada
#26 of 78 hotels in Vancouver
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 975 hotel reviews
8.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.1
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Comfort
9.2
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Location
9.8
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Facilities
8.6
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
8.6
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Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 25 July 2025
David
Canada8 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bed Unit
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Everything
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 16 July 2025
Mark
Canada3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Air conditioning
Modernized grand hotel. No air conditioning but lovely building, great patio restaurant, good bar/lounge. Fabulous location. Would stay there again!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Amanda
Singapore4 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It is the perfect location for exploring English Bay.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Cherie
New Zealand29 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Family with young children
- • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Our room was so spacious, the beds were very comfortable and the shower was hot. We were very happy at the Sylvia. The location was amazing and the staff were very helpful. They gave us a kettle for our room so we could make cups of tea and they found a charger for us when we discovered we'd left ours at the previous hotel. We were very happy with The Sylvia!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 11 July 2025
James
United Kingdom4 reviews10“Very enjoyable”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Full of character. Lovely location.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 3 July 2025
Rosemary
Switzerland24 reviews4 helpful votes10“This hotel is in a great location near the beach and Stanley Park.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bed Unit
- • Stayed 2 nights
everything was fine
The location is excellent. It is easy to find and is right by the beach and Stanley Park, away from the hubbub of the business downtown area.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 2 July 2025
Brian
Canada10 reviews10“Great location across the road from English Bay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Beautiful old building, well appointed
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 27 June 2025
Walsh
United States1 review8.0“Location is perfect - needs updated”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Tile missing or cracked in bathroom, needed updated
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 24 June 2025
Denise
Canada9 reviews9.0“I will definitely stay here again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Three-Bed Unit
- • Stayed 2 nights
We were not so inspired by the ambience in the breakfast area. It felt a bit sleepy, and there seemed to be only one waiter. We anticipated a long wait, so we went out for breakfast (Delany's).
The room was very spacious, and, considering it was a room with city view, it was quiet at night (we had the windows closed). The bed was very comfortable, so were the pillows. We appreciated having the mosquito screens, so the windows could stay open during the daytime. The staff were very friendly, and we enjoyed the charm of the building. Lots of dining options in the neighbourhood, such as Vietnamese and Persian. Great area for walking.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 23 June 2025
Link
United States2 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Just be aware of a potentially long walk to your room down a hallway that isn't flat, depending on where you're located.
This was a bit pricey for what it was, except that it was historic and cute, and in a gorgeous location right across from the water. The restaurant was convenient for breakfast. I enjoyed my stay, but in the summer months, it's maybe a bummer to not have AC. Not sure, as we stated in the Spring and it cooled down just fine at night.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 22 June 2025
O'connell
Australia38 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Highly recommended. Top location and room.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Suite with Kitchen
- • Stayed 4 nights
Fabulous location and excellent room. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 20 June 2025
Sophia
Canada13 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Fabulous staff was helpful, great views of beach and great walks.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A few older features, but very comfortable.
The property is so close to the beach and there is great access for lots of restaurants.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 13 June 2025
Donnabp
Canada164 reviews40 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The Sylvia is in a perfect location to enjoin the West End of Vancouver. It is close to Denman and all the great restaurants and coffee shops along it. English Bay is right out the front door, where you can catch the stunning sunsets.There are great places to walk (around the seawall and through Stanley park). It is a short walk to Robson street, the shopping street of Vancouver.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 13 June 2025
Kathleen
United States54 reviews5 helpful votes10“Historic hotel in park like setting.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
This beautiful hotel has a fabulous historical story. It is celebrated throughout the hotel in pictures that make the story come alive. Its location is perfect to have a beach getaway in the middle of the city. Staff is so friendly. We felt very much at home here.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 9 June 2025
Glenda
United States15 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Excellent location, clean comfortable beautiful room. The rain did not deter us from having a lovely time and we will de”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We were in one of the less kept up wings. Our room was absolutely fabulous, but the hallway is around where we were were very old and needed some attention.
The property is an icon… In an iconic location. Though it was raining, we could see the beach from the restaurant and love being in a historical place.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 9 June 2025
Sarah
Canada23 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“We had a lovely visit. We enjoyed our stay, being that close to the ocean was wonderful.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I’m not sure what the issue was but the shower in our bathroom leaked all over the floor and puddled around the toilet area. We tried moving the shower head and directing it away from the curtain side of the tub but it still seemed to leak out from the faucet side of the tub and out of the bath. It was a little dangerous for slipping. And we were worried about the floor below us.
The location is ideal!! I loved the old style of the hotel, the historic photos are fabulous. The restaurant was wonderful and our request for window seating for our dinner reservation was fulfilled. Great food and service.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 5 June 2025
Niki
Canada1 review10Exceptional- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
I love the location, right across from the water. I also love how pet-friendly the hotel is.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 4 June 2025
Leanne
United States7 reviews10“Scenic stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Beautiful location, close to many shops, the water, and the park
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 3 June 2025
Mary
United States10 reviews8.0“I've always wanted to stay here - it is charming with lots of character, but could use some updating”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
a Bellman or help with the luggage up the outside stairs
check in and friendliness
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 31 May 2025
Barbara
United States18 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Great Location overlooking English Bay, staff are friendly and helpful, food was tasty and service wonerful
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 29 May 2025
Viola
Ireland23 reviews5 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly staff and excellent food. Location superb
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 26 May 2025
Ricci
Canada3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Toilet and sink too close, no electrical plugs by vanity mirror in hall.
Love the location , across from beach!
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 24 May 2025
Ann
Australia2 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bed Unit
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Stairs at the entrance and shower over barth, so if you have difficulty with any mobility it could be an issue .
Charming old building in a well located area. Rooms are spacious.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 21 May 2025
Laura
United States6 reviews8.0“Great location for enjoying Vancouver”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Could use updating
Great location
Stayed in April 2025
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