The localization of this hotel is great. You are near the Stanley park that is really great and in walking distance to downtown. The bar is also good although if you have to eat a burger there are other better places. The habitation was overall very clean. The only trouble that we had was that they say that they have... More

So yes, the hotel is a tad bit outdated but who the heck said you were going to Vancouver to stay in your room all day and browse the internet (which I tried to use once during my stay to get an address from and gave up when it was taking too long to upload google maps! hah!)? The rooms... More

The hotel is overpriced and the breakfast (not included in room price) is mediocre, but the location made it good for me. (I probably should have explored alternatives in the same area.) You are steps from spectacular walks in Stanley Park--ocean, forest, views of snow-capped mountains. Since that is what I most wanted, the hotel was fine for me this... More

Perfect location,lovely building,nice lounge, excellent dining, reasonable parking charge, wireless included,clean. But I don't know why hotels often cheap out on things that would make an average hotel room experience so much better. The mattress was a base model with the thinnest of pillow tops making it too hard and uncomfortable. Single lever pressure regulated shower faucets are the norm... More

Can't beat this one for value, location, and charm.

Spent a delightful five nights recently in the 100 yr old Sylvia. Most of the staff went out of their way to be friendly and helpful. The views of English Bay from the bar/dining areas are wonderful. Our 8th floor room was large and had a sofa and chairs. The bathroom was awkwardly remodeled. but serviceable. One of the 2... More

This hotel is in a great location, right next to English bay for truly gorgeous views of the sea and right next to Stanley park. Denman street is minutes away for great for breakfast and dinner with more choice than you can imagine at all sorts of prices. The hotel is old in style, priding itself on being the oldest... More

This hotel is very quaint and charming. It has a great location, great views, and tons of eateries/bars nearby. And, the staff is just excellent. This is not a new hotel. Creaky old elevator, wood paneling everywhere, rooms with no AC, light and sockets that might work, tube TVs; the whole place looks like somewhere your parents would have stopped... More

The historic Sylvia lived up to its reputation for us last weekend. Perfect location opposite the beach at English Bay and next the Stanley Park. Great restaurants nearby. Super people watching from the lounge and restaurant. Our older room was a good size, very clean and recently refurnished. We go to Vancouver (from Victoria) a few times a year and... More