The Sylvia Hotel

1154 Gilford Street

Vancouver, BC CA

Rating: 3 STAR

The Sylvia Hotel, Vancouver??s only beach-side property, is ideally located on English Bay, beside Stanley Park and just 5 minutes from downtown. Designated a heritage building, the Sylvia Hotel is a landmark and one of Vancouver??s greatest treasures. A favorite for business travelers wanting to be out of the bustle of downtown, for families vacationing on the beach and romantic getaways. The Sylvia is definitely one Vancouver??s best kept secrets. There are 120 rooms and suites to choose from, all distinctive in their view and layout providing a unique lodging experience. The old fashioned character, great value and friendly service gives travelers a home away from home, which is why people continue to return year after year. The Sylvia Hotel is surrounded by the scenic beauty of English Bay and Stanley Park. Marvel at the spectacular sunsets from the comfort of Vancouver??s very first cocktail lounge, or enjoy a great meal, overlooking English Bay from Sylvia??s Beachside Restaurant and Bistro. This location offers unlimited recreational possibilities from rollerblading and cycling on the seawall to swimming and kayaking in the bay, or exploring the trails of Stanley Park. Take the small ferry to Granville Island, the Maritime Museum or the Planetarium. The Vancouver Aquarium is close by and the trendy international shops of Robson Street are only minutes away. The Sylvia Hotel offers a fantastic beach side location, superb quality and long tradition of great value and outstanding service.

Room Information

King Room

Larger contemporary styled room with a King sized bed and lots of natural light.

Standard Queen

Traditional European style guest room with large windows and one Queen size bed.

Queen Queen Room

Very bright spacious room with two Queen size beds and lots of charm.

Directions

Vancouver International Airport

Exit the terminal via Grant McConachie Way. Cross over the Arthur Laing Bridge, stay in the right lane. Take the Granville Street exit and follow Granville Street over the Granville Street Bridge. Turn left at the second light after the bridge onto Davie Street. Continue down Davie Street until it turns into Beach Avenue. Turn right, the Sylvia Hotel is on your right. (travel time approximately 30 minutes)

HWY/Interstate: W

From Highway 1, take the Hasting Street exit-west. Follow Hasting Street until the downtown core. Turn left on Burrard Street. Turn right on Davie Street. Continue down Davie Street until it turns into Beach Avenue. Turn right, the Sylvia Hotel is on your right.

SOUTH and/or NORTH: N

Follow Highway 99 northbound. Cross the oak Street Bridge at which Highway 99 becomes Oak Street. Turn left on to 41st Avenue, then right on on to Granville Street and over the Granville Street Bridge. Turn left at the second light after the bridge on to Davie Street. Continue down Davie Street until it turns into Beach Avenue. Turn right, the Sylvia Hotel is on your right.

EAST and/or WEST: E

From the North/West (Whistler and North Vancouver); From Highway 99 take the Taylor Way exit. Turn left onto Marine Drive, and then get into the right lane. Cross over the Lions Gate Bridge and through Stanley Park. Turn right onto Denman Street. Turn right on to Pendrell Street; the Sylvia Hotel is on your left.

Restaurants

Sylvia's Restaurant

7AM-9:30 PM

Type of Food Served:Classically influenced West Coast cuisine. Weekly fresh sheet. Traditional A la carte Sunday brunch. Warm and inviting three-tiered dining room. Views from every seat, overlooking the beach and witness to spectacular evening sunsets.Quiet and romantic wrap-around outdoor patio

Sylvia's Beach Side Bistro

Sunday-Wednesday-11:30 AM-9:30 Thursday, Friday, and Saturday-11:30 AM-1:00 AM Type of Food Served:West Coast appetizers and 'Sylvia Favorites', great value and selection. Casual, relaxed ambience, with floor to ceiling windows and unparalleled views of English Bay and all the beach activities anytime of day.

Sylvia's Beachside Lounge

Sunday-Wednesday-11:30 AM-12:00 PM Thursday, Friday, and Saturday-11:30 AM-1:00 AM Type of Food Served:West Coast, casual cuisine Huge picture windows look out to the beach at English Bay. Classic, comfortable furnishings, a romantic fireplace and a cozy atmosphere that welcomes guests to Vancouver's very first cocktail lounge.

Area Attractions

Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Center

Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Center 3.5 Kilometers east to the property. Take Pendrell Street to Denman Street. Turn left on Denman Street to Georgia Street. Turn right on Georgia to Seymour Street. Turn left on Seymour to Howe Street. Turn right on Howe Street, convention center is directly ahead. (travel time approximately 10 minutes)

St Paul's Hospital,1081 Burrard St. Vancouver

St Paul's Hospital 1.5 Kilometers east to the property. Take Pendrell Street to Denman Street. Turn left on Denman, go two blocks and turn right on Nelson Street to Burrard Street. Turn right on Burrard Street and the hospital is two blocks down on your right.

University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia is 15 Kilometers southwest to the property. Take Pendrell Street to Denman Street, turn right. Turn left at Davie Street, to Burrard and turn right. Go over the Burrard Street Bridge and follow Burrard Street to 12th Avenue, turn right. Stay on 12th as it becomes 10th Avenue,10th Avenue will take you to the main entrance of the campus

The Vancouver Aquarium

The Vancouver Aquarium is 1.5 Kilometers north to the property. Take Pendrell Street to Denman Street, turn left. Denman to Georgia Street and turn left. Get into the right lane and enter Stanley Park, follow the signs at the first traffic circle to the Aquarium.

Maritime Museum

Maritime Museum is 1 Kilometers south to the property. Take Pendrell street from the Hotel. Turn right on Denman and left at the first light on to Davie Street. Follow Davie Street to Burrard Street and turn right. Cross the Burrard Street Bridge, stay in the right lane and turn right at Chestnut Street. Chestnut Street will take you to Vanier Park and the Planetarium. Just past the planetarium you will find the Maritime Museum on your right.

Granville Island Public Market and Shops

Granville Island Public Market and Shops is 1 Kilometers south to the property. One can take the small walk-on ferry to Granville Island located 8 blocks from the Hotel along Beach Avenue at the Aquatic center. This ferry service will also take you to the Science Center and Stamps landing and Yaletown. To drive to Granville Island, take Pendrell Street from the hotel; turn right on Denman Street, left on Davie Street up to Burrard Street. Turn right on Burrard and cross over the Burrard Street Bridge. After the bridge turn left on 3rd Avenue and it will take you onto the island.

Stanley Park

Stanley Park is 2 block west to the property. Walk out of the Sylvia Hotel on to Beach Avenue and turn right the entrance to Stanley Park is 2 blocks ahead.

Robson Street Shopping

Robson Street Shopping is 6 block north to the property. Take Pendrell Street from the Hotel; turn left on Denman Street. Follow Denman Street for six blocks turn right on Robson Street.

Vancouver Art Gallery

Vancouver Art Gallery is 1 km northeast to the property. Take Pendrell Street from the Hotel, turn left on Denman, turn right on to Georgia Street. Follow Georgia Street to Hornby Street, the Art Gallery will be on your right side.

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Capilano Suspension Bridge is 10 km north to the property. Take Pendrell Street from the Hotel and turn left onto Denman Street. Turn left on Georgia Street and across the Lions Gate Bridge into North Vancouver. After the bridge get into the left lane and turn left at Capilano Road. Follow Capilano up the hill the attraction parking lot is on your right.

Grouse Mountain Skyride

Grouse Mountain Skyride is 12.5 km north to the property. Take Pendrell Street from the hotel, turn left on Denman Street. Turn left at Georgia Street and cross over the Lions Gate Bridge into North Vancouver. After the bridge get in the left lane and turn left at Capilano Road. Capilano Road will take you directly to the Skyride.

Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Gardens

Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Gardens is 2.5 km east to the property. From the Hotel take Pendrell Street to Denman, turn right. Turn lrft on Davie Street and follow Davie Street to Pacific Boulevard. Turn left at pacific Boulevard to Carrall Street, turn left and drive to Keefer Street, the Gardens will be on your right.

Chinatown

Chinatown is 3 km east to the property. From the Hotel take Pendrell Street to Denman turn right, turn left at Davie Street. Follow Davie Street to Pacific Boulevard and turn left. Turn left at Carrall Street and it will take you directly into Chinatown.

Gastown

Gastown is 2.5 km east to the property. From the Hotel Take Pendrell Street to Denman Street and turn left. Turn right at Georgia Street. Follow Georgia Street to Seymour Street and turn left. Turn right at the end of Seymour Street at the Sea Bus terminal, the entrance to Gastown is on your right.

The Museum of Anthropology at U.B.C.

The Museum of Anthropology at U.B.C. 15 km southwest to the property. Take Pendrell Street from the Hotel Turn right on Denman Street, left at Davie Street and turn right onto Burrard Street. Take Burrard to 4th Avenue and turn right. 4th Avenue will take you all the way to the Campus gates. At gate number one turn right on Cecil Green Parkway to the Museum.

Meeting Facilities

Meeting & Convention Facilities

Total Number of Meeting Rooms:1 Total Capacity of Smallest Meeting Rooms:50 Number of Meeting Personnel on site: 2 Smallest Room Space:320 Square Feet