The Sylvia Hotel

The Sylvia Hotel is an ivy-covered heritage building dating from 1912, at 1154 Gilford Street in Vancouver's West End, British Columbia. It faces English Bay directly across Beach Avenue, a few steps from the beach, the seawall and the entrance to Stanley Park. Its roughly 120 rooms make it a small, characterful alternative to the towers in the downtown core. The building is among the best-known landmarks in the West End, with a brick facade, bay windows and an old-fashioned lobby. Walks along the seawall, sunsets over the bay and the Stanley Park trails are immediate attractions, and Denman Street's restaurants and shops are a short stroll away. Downtown's Robson Street is a longer walk or a quick bus ride. Room types include standard rooms, bay view rooms and suites, and many rooms in the older building have kitchenettes or generous proportions. Amenities include a restaurant and bar, wifi and parking. The on-site restaurant and lounge serve meals and drinks, and the bay-facing windows are popular at sunset. Typical nightly rates run from about CAD $190 to $300, which is moderate for the waterfront location, though bay view rooms and summer dates cost more. The hotel is popular with couples, long-stay visitors and travellers who want heritage atmosphere over modern facilities. There is no pool or spa, and the older building has smaller elevators and varied room layouts. Service is friendly and informal. Because of its position and price, rooms with bay views tend to sell out well ahead of summer.