Fairmont Vancouver Airport vs Sylvia Hotel
Both properties are praised by experts. Overall, Sylvia Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Fairmont Vancouver Airport. Sylvia Hotel is ranked #14 in Vancouver with praise from 10 publications such as Oyster, Insight Guides and Rough Guide.
Fairmont Vancouver Airport
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3111 Grant McConachie Way, PO Box 23798, Richmond, British Columbia V7B 1X9, Canada
From $176 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"View the entire 2011 Gold List of the world's best places to stay ›
Also appeared in the Gold List in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
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Travel + Leisure
"This Fairmont outpost attached to Vancouver International Airport is a dream for jet watchers (and anyone needing luxurious digs between flights)."
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BlackBook
"This globtrotter's oasis is mere seconds from check-in. Cross a fairylit walkway to a sound-proof slice of traveler's heaven and recharge among sleek charcoal-hued slate and glass."
Gayot
"The Fairmont Vancouver Airport is a luxurious, amenity-laden hotel located directly above Vancouver International Airportâs U.S. departures terminal."
Condé Nast Traveler
91.4
"You'll have a bird's-eye view of the runway comings and goings at this hotel that can be accessed through the departures terminal."
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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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