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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
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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Fairmont Pacific Rim
Fairmont Pacific Rim
9 / 10
1038 Canada Place, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 0B9, Canada
From $315 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge 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 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." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Arty urban escape with a locavore restaurant, slick digital services and a spa with outdoor meditation pods." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Near the convention center, this chic 377-room property is Vancouver's newest Fairmont." Full review
Oyster 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." Full review
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