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Victorian Hotel vs Sylvia Hotel

Victorian Hotel and Sylvia Hotel are both praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Sylvia Hotel ranks significantly higher than Victorian Hotel. Sylvia Hotel comes in at #14 in Vancouver with accolades from 10 publications such as BlackBook, Insight Guides and Rough Guide.

Victorian Hotel
Victorian Hotel
7 / 10
514 Homer Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2V6, Canada
From $79 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Business Center
  • Air Conditioning
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Budget hotels can be handsome, as in the gleaming hardwood floors, high ceilings, and chandeliers at this prettily restored 1898 European-style pension." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The family-run Victorian is about as far east as you’d want to be, but remains within easy walking distance of Gastown and the rest of Downtown."
Time Out Time Out
"An old-world charm permeates everything at the Victorian Hotel, from the quietly polite staff to the wood-burning fireplace, to the floral wallpaper in your room." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"A budget-friendly boutique hotel. Rooms are modern with hardwood floors and coffeemakers... continental breakfast and Wi-Fi are free." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This boutique downtown hotel with historic charm dates back to 1898 and was originally designed by architect Doug Massie." Full review
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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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