Location was great!

the room was clean but did get dog hairs on my socks. I found out that there are no rooms dedicated for dogs! This is a concern as I and probably many people have allergies to dogs and cats. I can imagine that this is problematic for you as it seems so many people are travelling with dogs! It may be an important thing to consider as I know that some friends of mine refuse to book at your hotel because of this issue. The restaurant had lovely views and great music on a few of the nights that I was there. However, there could be some improvement on the food served. For example, I had the worse caesar salad! It was dead, no flavor, little dressing, no parmesan cheese! I did ask for some and received it but the dressing is outdated!

The room was very spacious, and, considering it was a room with city view, it was quiet at night (we had the windows closed). The bed was very comfortable, so were the pillows. We appreciated having the mosquito screens, so the windows could stay open during the daytime. The staff were very friendly, and we enjoyed the charm of the building. Lots of dining options in the neighbourhood, such as Vietnamese and Persian. Great area for walking.

We were not so inspired by the ambience in the breakfast area. It felt a bit sleepy, and there seemed to be only one waiter. We anticipated a long wait, so we went out for breakfast (Delany's).

The location is ideal!! I loved the old style of the hotel, the historic photos are fabulous. The restaurant was wonderful and our request for window seating for our dinner reservation was fulfilled. Great food and service.

I’m not sure what the issue was but the shower in our bathroom leaked all over the floor and puddled around the toilet area. We tried moving the shower head and directing it away from the curtain side of the tub but it still seemed to leak out from the faucet side of the tub and out of the bath. It was a little dangerous for slipping. And we were worried about the floor below us.

We liked the charm of a hotel originally built in 1912, and now on the national historic register. Old world charm is still very present. The location, in a residential district, but a short 1-2 block walk to great restaurants on Denman, and on the shore of English Bay make this a great historic, comfortable stay. We will always stay at the Sylvia when we travel to Vancouver. Don't miss breakfast in the restaurant!

We learned that the King rooms face the water for views of English bay. We chose a Queen room, and most of those face the city views. The beautiful Ivy on the walls of the hotel evidently obscure the views in the summer when the leaves are out fully.

The staff at the Sylvia is what makes this hotel so exceptional. Every single member of the staff seems to love their job, and love going the extra mile to make guests stay feel special. Just wonderful people that are proud of this Vancouver institution! The hotel is old, the rooms are old, but very comfortable, spacious and spotlessly clean. The location can’t be beat, so close to wonderful restaurants and bars, shopping and a wonderful neighborhood on the edge of Stanley park. The restaurant and bar is superb, great food, fabulous specialty cocktails overlooking English Bay. Do yourself a favor and stay here!

This is our third stay at the Sylvia and ,as always , it was excellent . Staff was wonderful, very helpful and attentive, the room was clean and spacious , bed was very comfortable . This hotel has possibly one the best locations in the city in English Bay and is within a very short walking distance from shopping , the Sea Wall and taxi-boat transfer to Granville Island. The restaurant has great food and the view is lovely. We hope to be back in Vancouver soon and Sylvia remains our go to hotel.

Cannot think of anything I would change

This was a bit pricey for what it was, except that it was historic and cute, and in a gorgeous location right across from the water. The restaurant was convenient for breakfast. I enjoyed my stay, but in the summer months, it's maybe a bummer to not have AC. Not sure, as we stated in the Spring and it cooled down just fine at night.

Just be aware of a potentially long walk to your room down a hallway that isn't flat, depending on where you're located.

Loved this historic landmark hotel. You can’t beat the location near the beach and also near tons great restaurants. Staff are fantastic and the price in the rainy season was great. We enjoyed happy hour in the lounge watching the sun go down over the bay.

A bit of renovation noise and walls can be a bit thin, but it’s a lovely old building that comes with quirks. Bed was a bit hard and bathroom could use an update (with faucets that reached the sink properly) but these are small things when you get to stay in a piece of history.

Great location at English Bay in Vancouver's west end. Easy walk to many great restaurants. Public transit very easy from airport with only one transfer from the skytrain to a bus and a cost of around $8. The room was big and comfortable. We were able to sleep with the windows open and not be bothered by traffic noise. The fruit tray we got from breakfast room service was outstanding in freshness and value. Happy hour in the bar for sunset was well priced and a beautiful view.

We would have preferred not being by the elevators. Fortunately one was being updated and so, not being used. You could hear people talking while they were waiting for the elevator that was working. Not a deal breaker but not a great way to start your morning.

Fabulous place to stay in a fantastic location on English Bay just a short walk from the wonderful Stanley Park and a somewhat longer stroll from the water taxi over to Granville Island and beyond. The room we had was very spacious with the luxury of a separate sleeping area for our son. It could, perhaps, be described as a little dated but I prefer to think of it as simply being in keeping with such a beautiful and historic building. The restaurant has an excellent menu - we enjoyed both breakfast and dinner during our stay and can recommend both. One tip would be to book even if you're a guest of the hotel as it is very popular and rightly so. The staff were lovely and the service provided was exemplary with nothing being too much trouble.

Our only disappointment is that our stay wasn't longer - we'll certainly be back if we can!