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Fairmont WaterfrontvsSylvia Hotel
Fairmont Waterfront and Sylvia Hotel are both recommended by professionals. Overall, Fairmont Waterfront scores significantly better than Sylvia Hotel. Fairmont Waterfront ranks #9 in Vancouver with praise from 14 sources like DK Eyewitness, Gayot and Frommer's.
Fairmont Waterfront
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900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3L5, Canada
From $174/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "With a prime location right on Vancouver's harbor, this 23-story hotel has some of the city's most spectacular views."
Fodor's "This luxuriously modern 23-story hotel sits across the street from the cruise-ship terminal and the convention center." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Fairmont Waterfront is an upscale option in downtown Vancouver." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Downtown access and spectacular views converge in this magnificent tower hotel scenically situated on Burrard Inlet." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A spectacular glass-and-steel hotel across from the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Center. Ocean, mountain, and city views can be stunning, depending on your floor: ask when you reserve."
Time Out "City or harbour views (or both, if you opt for a corner room) grace the immaculate, spacious and bright rooms, half of which have recently been restyled." Full review
Star Service "This 23-story hotel blends in to its nautical surroundings with its curving blue glass facade and arched glass porte cochere, in a setting abuzz with floatplanes, cruise ships and helicopters." Full review
BlackBook "Perched in a transportation triangle, affords triple-threat views of mountains, busy harbor and the heart of downtown."
Jetsetter "A mod downtown oceanfront sleep with mountain, water and city views." Full review
Gayot "The views are everywhere at The Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver, BC."
Sylvia Hotel Concierge
Insight Guides Fodor's
Rough Guide Time Out BlackBook Oyster
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's Show All Reviews
1154 Gilford St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 2P6, Canada
From $90/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Charming and blowsy, the Sylvia is the Blanche DuBois of hotels."
Insight Guides "Attractive old hotel overlooking English Bay, adjacent to Stanley Park. Surprising grandeur for the price, hence very popular, especially during the summer."
Fodor's "This Virginia-creeper-covered 1912 heritage building is popular because of its affordable rates and its near-perfect location." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"An ivy-wrapped landmark located in a heritage building, this popular place has an excellent reputation, making reservations essential."
Time Out "Eight floors high, the Sylvia was once the tallest building in western Canada and is now listed and a city landmark, with Virginia vines growing up the light brick exterior." Full review
BlackBook "Apple-red sunsets and maple-lined seawalk shadows the old English-themed bar. Channeling “I Love Lucy,” the rooms are simple, clean and understated."
OysterMid-Range
"The mid-range Sylvia Hotel is a nice choice for those looking for a comfy and homey hotel away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Vancouver." Full review
Afar Magazine "Vancouver’s only beachfront hotel conjures thoughts of a more genteel era, thanks to its Virginia Creeper–clad brick and terra-cotta walls and heritage building status." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Ideally situated across the street from First Beach on English Bay...if you’re not expecting luxury, you’ll embrace The Sylvia as a tremendous value in one of the most enviable locations in Vancouver." Full review
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Ask for a room overlooking English Bay, on the south facing (Beach Avenue) side of the hotel.
Frommer's "The big draw is, of course, the unbeatable location right on English Bay—that, and the great room rates. Each room has its own layout, which ranges from small bargain rooms to big suites" Full review
