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Fairmont Waterfront vs Sylvia Hotel

Fairmont Waterfront and Sylvia Hotel are both recommended by professionals. Overall, Fairmont Waterfront scores significantly better than Sylvia Hotel. Fairmont Waterfront ranks #9 in Vancouver with praise from 14 sources like DK Eyewitness, Gayot and Frommer's.

Fairmont Waterfront
Fairmont Waterfront
8 / 10
900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3L5, Canada
From $174 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"With a prime location right on Vancouver's harbor, this 23-story hotel has some of the city's most spectacular views."
Fodor's Fodor's
"This luxuriously modern 23-story hotel sits across the street from the cruise-ship terminal and the convention center." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Fairmont Waterfront is an upscale option in downtown Vancouver." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Downtown access and spectacular views converge in this magnificent tower hotel scenically situated on Burrard Inlet." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A spectacular glass-and-steel hotel across from the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Center. Ocean, mountain, and city views can be stunning, depending on your floor: ask when you reserve."
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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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