Sylvia Hotel vs Fairmont Pacific Rim
Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Fairmont Pacific Rim ranks significantly higher than Sylvia Hotel. Fairmont Pacific Rim scores 92 with recommendations from 16 sources including Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Rough Guide.
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."
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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."
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Fairmont Pacific Rim
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1038 Canada Place, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 0B9, Canada
From $315 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The Pacific Rim conveys urban high-style comfort in a high-energy atmosphere, minus the corporate feel of most hotels popular with both business and leisure travelers."
Fodor's
"The multimillion-dollar units embody extravagance, with their lavish views, swank design, tall windows, and plush amenities that include a signature Willow Stream spa."
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Jetsetter
"Arty urban escape with a locavore restaurant, slick digital services and a spa with outdoor meditation pods."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Near the convention center, this chic 377-room property is Vancouver's newest Fairmont."
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Oyster
Luxury
"The 377-room Fairmont is an upscale property on the northern edge of Downtown Vancouver, across the street from the Convention Center, and blocks to the harbor and public transport."
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