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Sylvia HotelvsHilton Vancouver Downtown
Sylvia Hotel and The Westin Grand, Vancouver are both rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Sylvia Hotel ranks significantly higher than The Westin Grand, Vancouver. Sylvia Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 85 with endorsements from 10 reviewers like Frommer's, Insight Guides and Lonely Planet.
Sylvia Hotel
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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
Hilton Vancouver Downtown Frommer's Fodor's Time Out
Star Service BlackBook Oyster
433 Robson Street and Homer Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 6L9, Canada
From $113/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "It's such a pleasure to find a luxury-level hotel that's elegant instead of garish, and understated rather than pompous." Full review
Fodor's "With its dramatic modern design and all-suites layout, the Westin Grand is one of Vancouver's most stylish hotels." Full review
Time Out "Located on the edge of Downtown and Yaletown, this fully serviced boutique apartment hotel is chic, central and reasonably priced." Full review
Star Service "A marble staircase climbs from the porte cochere to the upper-level lobby, where more polished marble, wood and steel create an airy feel, and an efficient front-desk team awaits. " Full review
BlackBook "Robson Street's corner pocket near stadiums and every downtown must-see, these suites and studios with blond wood accents lend a Scandinavian air to your scandals."
OysterUpscale
"Popular with business travelers thanks to over 5,000 square feet of meeting space, the upscale Westin Grand works well for vacationers, too, with a prime location on Robson Street." Full review
