Sylvia HotelvsWedgewood Hotel & Spa
Sylvia Hotel and Wedgewood Hotel & Spa are both praised by professional travelers. Overall, Wedgewood Hotel & Spa scores significantly higher than Sylvia Hotel. Wedgewood Hotel & Spa is ranked #5 in Vancouver with recommendations from 15 reviews such as Condé Nast Traveler, Star Service and BlackBook.
Sylvia Hotel 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
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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."
Oyster
Mid-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
Wedgewood Hotel & Spa Show All Reviews
845 Hornby St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 1V1, Canada
From $149/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"A romantic, sophisticated hotel with superb service, spacious rooms, fine detailing, a good restaurant, a full-service spa, and a central downtown location." Full review
Concierge
"Greek-born owner Eleni Skalbania... is fond of traditional decor: Inlaid parquet floors, Turkish rugs, leather armchairs, antiques, brocades, and gilded fixtures are everywhere."
Insight Guides
"Charming boutique hotel with antique-style furnishings and a European ambiance, in the heart of Vancouver."
Travel + Leisure
"This Relais & Châteaux property is sometimes overlooked by visitors drawn to more toweringly opulent Downtown hotels—but that’s their loss." Full review
Time Out
"This friendly, independent hotel is quite small with just 83 rooms and always has the most beautiful fresh-cut flowers on display." Full review
Star Service
"This privately owned Relais et Chateaux affiliate is one of the most enchanting properties here, a small, well-polished, utterly noncommercial gem with a charming proprietor." Full review
Gayot
"This boutique hotel is set among the gardens and waterfalls of Robson Square, and is a favorite with U.S. filmmakers who have turned Vancouver into Hollywood North."
BlackBook
"Lone Vancouver member of presitgious Relais & Châteaux association, owner Eleni Skalbania's devotion to excellence is the stuff of local legend."
Oyster
Luxury
"The Wedgewood Hotel & Spa is a luxury boutique hotel with a gorgeous lobby and 83 beautiful rooms." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, the Wedgewood is a distinctly different boutique hotel." Full review