THE SYLVIA HOTEL, Vancouver
About the Hotel
Rooms and Suites
The Sylvia Hotel has 120 guest rooms and suites. King Beach Avenue rooms face Beach Avenue, a tree-lined street near the ocean, and offer partial ocean views in the spring and summer, with full ocean views in the fall and winter. Classic Three Bed Units have two queen beds, a sitting area with a sleeper sofa in one room, and a separate bedroom with a double bed. King Suites offer a king bed, a living room with a sleeper sofa, and a fully equipped kitchen. English Bay Suites, located on the 8th floor, feature views of English Bay, a master bedroom with a king bed, a large living area with a queen-size Murphy bed, and a fully equipped kitchen. Beach Avenue Suites provide views of English Bay and Stanley Park, and include a queen bed, a living room with a sleeper sofa, and a fully equipped kitchen. All rooms include a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a seating area, and a coffee maker.
Dining at Sylvia's
Sylvia's Restaurant & Lounge serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the bistro, patio, and lounge. The restaurant's breakfast is available from 7:00 am to 11:30 am Monday to Friday and 7:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturdays and Sundays. Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Dinner is available daily from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The Cocktail Lounge is open from 11:00 am to midnight, Monday to Sunday. Happy Hour, with appetizer, beer, and wine specials, is weekdays from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, excluding holidays. The All Day Dining Menu offers traditional and modern dishes and is served daily from 11:30am-10pm, except when the Brunch menu is in effect.
Activities and Amenities
The Vancouver Aquatic Centre, featuring an indoor pool with a sauna and whirlpool, is nearby. Bike rentals are available through English Bay Bike Rentals. The hotel provides easy access to swimming in English Bay, rollerblading, and bicycling on the seawall. The Pendrell Room can accommodate up to 25 guests for sit-down events and 35 for receptions.
Location and Access
The Sylvia Hotel is located in Vancouver's Westend, next to English Bay and Stanley Park, and 5 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Nearby landmarks include the Vancouver Maritime Museum (3 km), Vancouver Aquarium (3 km), Barclay Heritage Square (1 km), and Robson Street (2 km). It is a 10-minute drive to Rogers Arena and Gastown. To reach the hotel from Highway 99, cross the Oak Street Bridge and follow Oak Street. From North Vancouver, take Highway 99 to the Taylor Way exit, cross the Lions Gate Bridge, and proceed through Stanley Park. From Highway 1 East, take the Hastings Street exit west and follow Hastings Street to the downtown core.
Services Offered
The Sylvia Hotel offers a to-go breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop. The Pendrell Room is available for meetings and events, accommodating up to 25 guests for sit-down occasions and 35 for reception-style events. The front office team handles room requests, while the food and beverage team manages catering for weddings and special events. Weekly rates require a 7-night minimum stay. BC residents can access a staycation rate with BC identification at check-in. Onsite parking available.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Ski storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Cycling
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor


