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Sylvia Hotel vs Blue Horizon Hotel

Sylvia Hotel and Blue Horizon Hotel are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Sylvia Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Blue Horizon Hotel. Sylvia Hotel is ranked #14 in Vancouver with recommendations from 10 publications such as Frommer's, Afar Magazine and BlackBook.

Sylvia Hotel
Sylvia Hotel
8 / 10
1154 Gilford St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 2P6, Canada
From $90 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"Charming and blowsy, the Sylvia is the Blanche DuBois of hotels."
Insight Guides 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 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 Rough Guide
Star
"An ivy-wrapped landmark located in a heritage building, this popular place has an excellent reputation, making reservations essential."
Time Out 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
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Blue Horizon Hotel
Blue Horizon Hotel
7 / 10
1225 Robson Street, Downtown, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 1C3, Canada
From $94 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Its rates remain a bargain almost year-round and upper floors have sweeping views; rooms feel a bit little like a high-rise motel but they are spacious and quiet." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The good-value suites have the kind of quality, business-hotel furnishings common in pricier joints and all have corner balconies." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"The location is the highlight of this mid-range hotel, situated alongside the restaurants and bars on Robson Street and within walking distance of numerous Downtown Vancouver attractions." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Whirlpool, lap pool, sauna and treadmills - all at an affordable price and, what's more, in the centre of town." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Unlike the true boutique-hotels in town, including the mediocre Moda and fine Hotel Listel, this place has a rater banal ambience that suits business travelers better than romantics and vacationers." Full review
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