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1154 Gilford St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 2P6, Canada
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Ranked #35 of 97 hotels in Vancouver
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013
lobstick01 Alberta
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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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Alberta
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

We stayed at this hotel May 31 to June 2. Great location across from English Bay. Nice restaurant, food very good. Room very well appointed. Best chairs we have ever had at a hotel. Missed not having a coffee maker. This is an old brick hotel so the elevators are small, but fast. Staff very accomodating. Underground parking for a... More

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New York City, New York
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5 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

It was a memorable stay at the sylvia hotel- right from the front desk to the restaurant. It was a delight to drive in from Vancouver to the valley where this hotel is located. We stayed in the new building and had a comfortable room with all the amenities for a wonderful stay. We will be back.

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rdyck, General Manager at Sylvia Hotel, responded to this review
June 18, 2013

Thank-you for taking the time to write a review. By your comments it looks like you enjoyed your stay. I was happy to read that you had time to eat in the restaurant to enjoy the view. We will look forward to your return visit and being able to serve you again. More

Andover, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

After reading all reviews for the Sylvia I was expecting something special, unfortunately it was not. It is an old hotel and feels old and dated. Lifts feel ancient and smelt of gents toilets (pardon my French). Bathroom really does need ripping out and replacing. Two areas that really let the place down: the redecorating, the staff. The hotel seems... More

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

I am sorry that you did not enjoy your stay with us. This hotel might not be to your liking and I am sorry for that. The renovations are almost complete and they are looking great. We all work very hard to exceed our guest’s expectations, by reading other guests reviews I feel we do a great job, with that... More

Salt Spring Island, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

This last trip into Vancouver was an overnight and we stayed under 48 hrs. We arrived dt on the Salt Spring Air 7:40 AM float plane from SSI. When we arrived at the hotel at 9AM our suite was available and ready for occupancy. How sweet is that! We relaxed overlooking the calm English Bay from our SWcorner suite on... More

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

I will pass along your comments to the food and beverage manager and chef about the service and meals you enjoyed while you stayed with us. The blueberry pancakes are very popular. I was happy to read that we were able to get you into a room when you arrived, often that is tough when other guests do not leave... More

Puyallup, Washington
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

I've been to the Sylvia many times - sometimes with all 5 in my family, plus grandparents, and sometimes by myself when I need a long weekend away filled with walks, bike rides and just sitting on a park bench by the beach. The Sylvia has a wonderful charm that doesn't always include state of the art amenities, but then... More

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rdyck, General Manager at Sylvia Hotel, responded to this review
June 14, 2013

Welcome back and it is always great when you can come to Vancouver with your family. With the beach and Stanley Park so close plus as you mentioned we are close to everything. With the trees growing across the street a high floor is required in the summer to see English Bay. However the views from the restaurant and lounge... More

Moscow, Russia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

Sylvia Hotel is across the English Bay and near Stanley Park. It’s great place to go jogging if you are exercise lover and love the nature. I stayed at Sylvia Hotel for 3 nights and it was great. I didn’t have the chance to go jogging because of the rain but I do regret not going now. The staffs were... More

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rdyck, General Manager at Sylvia Hotel, responded to this review
June 13, 2013

Sorry about the weather while you were here, however I was happy to read that you enjoyed the hotel. Yes the rooms are very clean and I feel my staff work very hard to exceed our guest’s experience. I hope that you bring your runners on your next stay and get a chance to run the seawall which is must... More

Phillip Island, Australia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

The Sylvia Hotel is 100 years old this year and has a rich history of guests from stars to the merchant marine.The dining room and bar have gorgeous views over English Bay.It is so easy to spend a couple of hours here watching the sunset over the silvery waters and locals enjoying the evening on the beach.The meals are delicious... More

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rdyck, General Manager at Sylvia Hotel, responded to this review
June 10, 2013

Thank-you for staying with us for two nights. I was happy to read that you enjoyed the live entertainment in the lounge on Thursday night. I agree that the views are great while enjoying your meals or drinks in the lounge. I will be posting your comments in the lunch rooms to show the staff that all their hard work... More

Vancouver Island, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013 via mobile

It had always been on my bucket list to stay at the Sylvia Hotel. The lovely, old vine-covered building on the edge of Stanley Park had always intrigued me, so when my husband and I visited Vancouver on business in early May we decided to give the large downtown hotels a pass and took advantage of a fantastic weekend special... More

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rdyck, General Manager at Sylvia Hotel, responded to this review
June 13, 2013

I am so happy that we were a part of your bucket list and that you enjoyed your stay. Thank-you for your comments as many other guests will fund the information of some value. The location is great for anyone coming to Vancouver and the residential area is very safe. I will pass along your comments to the staff as... More

Maple Ridge, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

One of the nicer spots in Vancouver. The view is fantastic. The food in the restaraunt and lounge is very good. The staff are very friendly. Right across from the beach with palm trees all around. Its almost like Waikiki !

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

Thank-you for writing a review and giving the Sylvia hotel such great scores. I will pass along your comments to the food and beverage manager and chef about the restaurant. So happy to read that you enjoyed your stay. We hope that we can serve you again in the near future. More

Kelowna, B.C.
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013

The room was the size of a suite and included a second bedroom. The beds were comfortable from the mattress to the bedding. Very important to a senior, which my mum and I both are. We ate dinner and breakfast in the restaurant. The dinner menu was sensible and easy to choose from. Both of our meals were simply delicious!... More

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rdyck, General Manager at Sylvia Hotel, responded to this review
June 4, 2013

Thank-you for your kinds words about your stay with us. I was happy to read that you will stay with us again (I hope it is soon). I will pass along your comments to the Chef and Food and Beverage Manager about the experience in the restaurant. More

 
 
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  • English bay(52)
  • Stanley Park(52)
  • Great location(4)
  • Granville Island(3)
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Additional Information about Sylvia Hotel

Address: 1154 Gilford St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 2P6, Canada
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Region: Canada > British Columbia > Vancouver
Amenities:
Beach Business Center Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#9 Best Value Hotels in Vancouver
#10 Romantic Hotels in Vancouver
#28 Family Hotels in Vancouver
#42 Business Hotels in Vancouver
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