Review of the Sylvia Hotel in Vancouver
2 April 2012
The Sylvia Hotel is a wonderful hotel for a family with children on a
visit to Vancouver. We stayed in a corner suite with views over English
Bay with two toddlers (1yr and 2,5yr old). The suite has a bedroom, a
living room and a small kitchen with all amenities. In the living room
is a decent table with chairs which gives you the opportunity to arrange
meals on your own. Breakfast downstairs was fairly priced and although
mainly consisted of egg dishes ok. Although the atmosphere is more for
older people, we felt welcome with our little kids.
The location of the Sylvia hotel is awesome. There is a beach in front
of the hotel with a large walkway towards Stanley Park but also to the
east to Granville Bridge. You are very close to Stanley Park so
playgrounds or any other outdoor activity for the kids is close by. For
the main shopping areas and sightseeing you need to walk a bit or take a
bus but we thought the location made up for it.
Although the furniture and the room were a bit worn out and in need of a
renovation, we would definitely come back to this hotel. Where else can
you find a decent hotel in downtown Vancouver where the kids can play
outside in the park and on the beach?
Review of the Sylvia Hotel in Vancouver
13 March 2012
It is perfectly located by the park and right on the beach. The view is
stunning and it is close to downtown by not downtown... so perfect. From
the front door to the water is literally 50 yards.
But the place is a ... dump. Terribly unkind but true. The staff are
nice and breakfast fine. The rooms are roomy. But everything needs
updating. From the doors, to the ceiling to the walls. I think it is
mostly clean but it is so old and cracked and ill-fitted that you you
never really feel that it is clean. In a perfect world someone would
turn it into the ultra trendy hotel with a 80 million dollar reno.
I wish I liked it more.
Review of the Sylvia Hotel in Vancouver
9 March 2012
Generally I would stay at the Sutton Place Hotel in Vancouver but due to
a sold out night I was required to make alternative arrangements and
until I stumbled upon the Sylvia I was at about 549/night that was
available. I did know about the Sylvia but thought it was a boutique
compared to a Heritage Hotel and expected it to be quite pricey. To my
surprise it was very reasonable below 125/night in downtown Vancouver or
more specifically right at English Bay just off Denman. Beautiful
location with stunning views from the pub/restaurant. I didn't have a
bayside room but the corner room I did stay in was very large with a
small private bedroom and 2 queen beds in main room, it was rustic (not
sure about the safety of the doorlock system) but very well kept. Really
good live music Thursday nights, I think it is a must try.
Review of the Sylvia Hotel in Vancouver
6 March 2012
Hotel dates back to an apartment block of the early 1900s and has an
old-fashioned feel, but not in a bad way. Our room, facing towards the
sea, was decidedly chilly on arrival as the windows had been left open
to air out the room, but the room was very spacious with good
facilities. Details such as light fixtures need attention as the hotel's
refurbishment continues, but the hotel is a good choice for a short,
economical stay in Vancouver -- close to downtown, and at the beginning
of a glorious walk (on a fine day) around Stanley Park. Good breakfast
in attached restaurant, but real maple syrup a necessity -- not
available, but should be, even if at a slight additional cost!
Review of the Sylvia Hotel in Vancouver
13 February 2012
I love the Sylvia. I visited Vancouver during a rainy week, but I didn't
care because my stay at the Sylvia was so cosy and warm. With a
beautiful view of English Bay, the cosy room I was in felt like it was
made for me. (I hope I can stay in it again when I come back to
Vancouver for another visit). The service at the hotel is friendly and
efficient. If you appreciate the character of an older hotel, the Sylvia
can't be beat!
Review of the Sylvia Hotel in Vancouver
12 February 2012
Thank you to all the staff who make our every stay at The Sylvia a
memorable one - from the front desk to the restaurant. From the valley
we drive in to Vancouver always anticipating the delightful location and
the unique character of this old hotel and we are never disappointed.
This time we were in the newer part of the hotel and found the bed very
comfortable and all the amenities to make for a wonderful stay. Thank
you! We will be back.
Review of the Sylvia Hotel in Vancouver
2 February 2012
We have stayed in many of the top rated Vancouver hotels in Coal Harbour
and the downtown core, but for this trip we decided to try out the older
Slyvia Hotel located right across from English Bay at the entrance to
Stanley Park. We were upgraded to a suite overlooking English Bay on the
7th floor and were very pleased with our room. It was spotless and
consisted of a bedroom, sitting room, and a small kitchen and bathroom.
The views from the room were great and a Starbucks (for morning coffee)
was right across the street. We parked the car and walked everywhere...
There are several excellent restaurants within one block and you
literally cross the street and walk onto the seawall to access Stanley
Park. You are a bit far from the downtown core and you would probably
have to drive or take the bus to reach the shopping malls, but we
weren't there for the shopping, so this didn't matter to us. We had
great walks into the park and around Lost Lagoon, beautiful eagles flew
right by our hotel window and we enjoyed the view of the ocean beach. A
short walk along the sea wall towards the south gets you to the Aquabus
dock, where a little water taxi takes you across the water in about 3
minutes to Granville Island, where many shops and restaurants are
located. This is also a great place to buy fresh produce and baked goods
to take back to your room. The Slyvia Hotel is a heritage building,
built in 1912, so it isn't a modern upscale place and it definitely has
an older feel, but if you are planning to visit Stanley Park, the
Vancouver Aquarium, Granville Island, or the West End of Vancouver, you
couldn't ask for a better location. Park you car, walk everywhere, enjoy
the view and the nearby restaurants. A perfect place to stay! |
