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Sylvia Hotel

1154 Gilford St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 2P6, Canada
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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British Columbia
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

As former Vancouver residents we prefer to stay at The Sylvia Hotel on our return trips. This is not a modern, clean lines, "Gucci"-like hotel, but rather an opportunity to stay in an older property. Look at the photos on the walls in the lobby and hallways - they give you a glimpse of history. English Bay is right across... More

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Ontario, Canada
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25 reviews 25 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I have stayed at the Sylvia several times over many years and have never been disappointed. The location is prime, the service attentive and personal, and the ambience cosy. This was the first time I took advantage of room service and that was wonderful - the prices are reasonable and meals delivered fairly quickly. Jamie, especially, made my stay feel... More

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rdyck, General Manager at Sylvia Hotel, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Thank-you for writing your review. I will be posting your comments in the lunch room for the crew and will let Jamie know that you enjoyed his service. The food in the restaurant and room service has been getting very good comments since we updated the menu. We hope that we will be able to serve you again soon on... More

Vancouver, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

The Hotel Sylvia is a delight! Friendly, helpful staff greet you and the rooms are pleasantly appointed and comfortable. We have stayed in both the standard rooms and in the suites and have enjoyed them all. The suites overlooking English Bay are especially attractive. Thursday nights are 'live music' nights and we loved the atmosphere and music when a trio... More

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rdyck, General Manager at Sylvia Hotel, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Thank-you for your kind words and comments about the lounge and service you received during your stay. My staff works very hard to exceed the expectations of all our Guests, so thank-you for mentioning them. Great rating and scores are what I like to see, another happy guests of the Sylvia. See you again soon. More

Vancouver, BC
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

I use to live in Vancouver (Kits) and when deciding to make a trip to Vancouver we wanted to stay downtown for a change and I had no clue which part of town to choose. I then remembered I loved the West End and basically one of the only hotels in all of Vancouver with a view of English Bay... More

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rdyck, General Manager at Sylvia Hotel, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Thank-you for staying with us, so happy that you were able to get a room that you liked. The location is the best in the city with the views of English Bay. The kitchen units are very popular with people travelling with kids or if they are staying for more than a few days to keep save on restaurant charges.... More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

We stayed at the hotel a week ago on a Sunday night. I had booked back in January saying we wanted the same room. The new wing is very quiet. We got an upgrade to the older part of hotel. We were pleasantly surprised as I had stipulated back in January we wanted the room we always stayed in many... More

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rdyck, General Manager at Sylvia Hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2013

I am so sorry that we could not get you the same room you had on your first visit, We have so many different rooms types and our guests stay for more than one night so it is always hard to get everyone the rooms they requests during the peak season. I will have the maintenance man go to the... More

Swanzey, NH
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We returned to the Sylvia on English Bay near Stanley Park after three or four years, and it was even better than our previous visits. Great package included sofa and chairs in the bedroom, with a view over the bay. The service was low-key and very accommodating. Plus the restaurant was wonderful (our 3-year old grandson and family joined us)... More

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rdyck, General Manager at Sylvia Hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Welcome back after a few years, happy to serve you again. I hope that you enjoyed the new menu. Kids and adults like the beach across the street and on raining days the view from the restaurant and lounge are great with a cocktail and appies. We look forward to your next visit (hopefully it will not be 3-4 years... More

Renton, Washington
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Great location just across the street from English Bay and on the edge of Stanley Park. Easy walk to the water taxi to Granville Island, good bar and restaurant with other good restaurants in the area. Parking available with easy access via bus or auto.

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rdyck, General Manager at Sylvia Hotel, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Thank-you for your comments and great rating and scores, Happy to read that you found the location suitable for your needs. Close to shopping and restaurants plus easy access to the local transportation. Rooms with a view are limited so book early to have a better chance to get a view on the higher floors. You will be welcomed back... More

Gibsons
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The Sylvia, is olde world charm at old world prices...situated right across from English Bay Beach...next to Stanley Park. Treat yourself to lunch or dinner or a drink in the pub/lounge with the best view ever of the beach...catch up with friends and watch the sun go down over English Bay...Beauty!!!

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rdyck, General Manager at Sylvia Hotel, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Thank-you for your review. We have been around for 100 years and we are happy that you appreciated the character and decor. We hope to be around for another 100 years and that we will see you again. More

Omaha, Nebraska
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

My wife and I stayed for three nights in March, 2013. The room we were given was unbelievably large; it could have been split into two rooms for a "suite", at a chain hotel. Everything except the flat screen TV was older; I saw this as an asset. Room service was good the one time we used it, and the... More

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rdyck, General Manager at Sylvia Hotel, responded to this review
7 May 2013

Thank-you for your comments about the size of your room on this visit, you are correct, we are not a chain hotel and a lot of our rooms come in a varied size and lay-out. The kitchen units make it easy for people to stay and extra night because of the money they saved by not having to eat out... More

phx
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28 reviews 28 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

My husband and I stayed for just one night.. We booked directly a few weeks ago.. All good! Got to the hotel, receptionist forgot to give us the key, went back to the desk after unloading the car-get the key, go to the room.. already in use or has not been cleaned. She felt terrible and gave us a better... More

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rdyck, General Manager at Sylvia Hotel, responded to this review
7 May 2013

First please let me apologize for the front desk agents' error in not giving you the room key when you checked -in, however was happy to read that they noticed their mistake and offered you an upgrade. The hallways are almost finished and they are looking great. I am happy to see that you will stay with us again. Thank-you More

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Also Known As:
Sylvia Hotel Vancouver
Address: 1154 Gilford St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 2P6, Canada
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Region: Canada > British Columbia > Vancouver
Amenities:
Beach Business Centre Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#10 Romantic Hotels in Vancouver
#29 Family Hotels in Vancouver
#42 Business Hotels in Vancouver
Price range (per night): S$190 - 324
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