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Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver vs Sylvia Hotel

Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver scores marginally higher than Sylvia Hotel. Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver comes in at 85 with recommendations from 11 reviews such as Time Out, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.

Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver
Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver
8 / 10
645 Howe St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2Y9, Canada
From $170 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Two lions guard the entrance, and a striking antique gold-leaf temple carving graces the lobby of this full-service business-district hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Although this 18-story financial district skyscraper has an austere glass-and-concrete exterior, the lobby is warmly furnished with plush, neutral-toned couches and antique gold-leaf carving." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A member of the “Boutique Preferred Hotel” group, this is primarily a business traveler’s hotel with quiet, intimate rooms. It provides traditional luxury."
Star Service Star Service
"This 18-story hotel, staggered to provide private views from the guest rooms, is an intimate, independent alternative." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"The Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver's downtown location offers easy access to one of Canada's largest and liveliest cities."
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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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