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Sylvia HotelvsOPUS Vancouver
Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Opus Hotel scores significantly higher than Sylvia Hotel. Opus Hotel comes in at 94 with accolades from 16 sources such as Oyster, BlackBook and Concierge.
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
OPUS Vancouver Frommer's Concierge Fodor's
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure Rough Guide Time Out
Star Service
Gayot Show All Reviews
322 Davie Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5Z6, Canada
From $196/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "If you want to stay in a hip, happening, luxury hotel, try the Opus -- various reader polls have consistently voted it one of the world's top hotels." Full review
Concierge "Yaletown's only hotel and the most design-centric place in Vancouver, Opus is once again one of our top choices."
Fodor's "The design team had a ball with this boutique hotel, creating fictitious characters and decorating rooms for each." Full review
Jetsetter "Recently renovated, colorfully chic boutique sleep in the heart of buzzy Yaletown." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Opus kick-started Vancouver's boutique hotel scene and, with its recent full-on revamp, it's still high up on the city's most stylish sleepovers list." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Metrosexual to the max—starting with the model-hot doormen—the Opus packs in guests who want to sample the city’s trendiest neighborhood." Full review
Rough Guide "Outside, the Opus is just another former Yaletown warehouse, but inside it’s a bold palette of decorative colours and materials."
Time Out "Voted one of the world's Top 100 Hotels by Condé Nast Traveler in 2005, Opus has a reputation for being hip and luxurious without attitude." Full review
Star Service "With plate-glass doors and floor-to-ceiling glass walls fronting the street, the uber-chic Opus leaves no doubt about its "see and be seen" attitude." Full review
Gayot "Priding itself on a range of contemporary styles from "townhouse" to "sleek minimalist," Opus Hotel Vancouver added a notable new look to its portfolio with the redesign of its guest suites."
