“The Sylvia hotel is an important part of Vancouver's history. If you stay in a "modern" hotel, you may experience a high level of luxury, but the hotel is vapid. It is in and out. The Sylvia is a place where there are always friendly people at the front desk to greet you, where the waiters in the restaurant are always efficient, and where you meet interesting folks in the elevator.
The restaurant's breakfast is excellent. I ate supper in the bar and loved the service, but the wine list is……
“This hotel was cheap, sometimes comfortable and convenient. It looks normal, and it is normal. There are many stores nearby, and the buildings are good to see.”