Sylvia Hotel in VanCouver?

[RCCLismyfav]

Has anyone ever stayed at this hotel?

[nekolover]

Has anyone ever stayed at this hotel?

 

Stayed many years ago and it has a beautiful location right on English Bay. You can practically step out the door and be on the beach. Lots of restaurants etc in the area. Deirdre

[Red Rox]

A relative recommended it to us for our Vancouver visit next month, because it's in a good location in Downtown, and close to where she resides. We researched it and it sounds like a classic old hotel. We decided that the 'old' part was not what we wanted. When we talked to them (at the Sylvia) they advised us that there was no A/C. That we could live with, I suppose, but some of the reviews we read mentioned poor ventilation and aged furnishings and decor.

We opted instead for the Times Square Suites. I know it's also an older building, but the reviews and room photos were better, and they do have A/C in the bedrooms of the suites.

Sorry I can't give you a first hand report, but maybe this will help. The Sylvia, without question, is one of the most affordable hotels in Downtown Vancouver that we could find.

[Aloha Gal]

We stayed at the Syliva many years ago. Can't speak for what it looks like now, but while it was not fancy, it was completely adequate, and a great value. Wonderful location, within walking distance to Stanley Park, etc. We were there in May and didn't miss the A/C. Of course, I live in Honolulu. :D

[RCCLismyfav]

We will be there in Sept. and I don't think we will need the AC either so maybe it might work, but I am thinking that we may be able to get something cheaper and better through price line. :confused:

[Coastaljen]

On July 3, I booked the Pan Pacific for $149 for August. There was a code on Travelzoo. The special expired July 4, but maybe they will run another special. That seemed reasonable for Vancouver. I didn't have a clue, but I stumbled upon it in the thread about Vancouver Hotels using Priceline, and I booked it.

[Budget Queen]

I've stayed at the Sylvia in the past few years. Very wonderful location and nice funky hotel. :) But I have low standards. :) Requiring nothing more than a clean room.

[Coastaljen]

I agree Budget Queen. Now, I am second guessing myself. I see people getting really cheap rooms in the Anchorage thread. I would think Anchorage hotels wouldn't be any lower than Vancouver. Maybe I ought to learn about Priceline.