If you are expecting a standard corporate hotel you may be disappointed - a colleague booked at the Sylvia and took one look at the room and left. The corridors in particular look a bit run down but my room on the 3rd floor was clean, bed comfortable and it was quiet. The location is great - a stone's throw... more

I have stayed many times at Sylvia Hotel, this time we wanted to train up from Seattle before the Olympic Games, so we were fortunate to finally be able to rent a fully furnished suite, room 622 with kitchen and all five windows overlooking the Pacific. To the right, 150 meters, Stanley Park, to the left, Davie street and easy... more

This is an older brick hotel with GREAT charm. Elevators are small but working and fast. VERY pet friendly with many people bringing their best friends over the Christmas holiday. Staff is friendly and helpful. We hope to go back to this one again. It's walking distance to Stanley Park (southwest end) and is just across the street from the... more

I have been staying in the Sylvia for 30 years now. I suppose that slants my review a bit. Yes, it can be a little funky, but the staff and the location (in my humble opinion) more than make up for it. Yes it needs a bit of paint. Yes things are a bit nicked here and there. But in... more

We spoke to the front desk about the mattress being uncomfortably soft- they offered to move us and then surprised us with a brand new mattress THAT DAY. Friendly, fun old hotel, perfect location. Rent bikes from the place recommended at the front desk- they have discount coupons. We biked to Granville island and it was fabulous. more

Incredible location, walking , bus or water bus to downtown, market and stanley park-impeccable service and the rooms while not ultra modern and chic, are impeccably clean with large windows (that open), extremely comfortable beds, good quality linens and pillows, and many rooms with beautiful views of the park or water. This will appeal tremendously to those who travel this... more

On suggestions from two friends and carefully critiquing reviews here on TA, we (my fella, a cruise buddy and I) booked two nights at The Sylvia. We were aware that there may be some issues with carpeting or nicks of paint off the walls, as this is an old hotel. We were delighted with our one bedroom suite (room722). We... more

room was ok with stained carpets , miniature old tv ( probably an early Gas version!) shower went from Hot to cold automatically..cool? no coffee or hot water in the room( most 1 Star have this) no fridge of course.... We were unlucky to have a room sin sea view, looking onto the noisy garage and garbage area, unlike the... more

We finally stayed at the Sylvia for 2 nights in September after intending to try it for a long time. We have stayed in several other hotels in the area. We have also stayed at several other vintage hotels in our travels. While the location is unsurpassed we were generally disappointed. The major problem was that one of the two... more