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Ideally situated in English Bay, next to Stanley Park and just 5 minutes from downtown Vancouver, Sylvia Hotel captivates guests at first glance with its exterior covered in colorful foliage.
The dazzling exterior of the Sylvia Hotel
The exterior of the hotel is covered in vibrant foliage.
Built in 1912, the hotel was constructed for a gentleman named Goldstein, who had a daughter named Sylvia.
Initially, the building was constructed as an apartment complex, but it was later converted into a hotel in 1936 due to financial difficulties during the Great Depression.
The Sylvia Hotel in the early 20th century
The hotel was home to Vancouver's first cocktail bar, which opened in 1954. It also held the title of tallest building in West Vancouver until 1958. Furthermore, the Sylvia Hotel is considered a heritage building in the city and has even been the subject of popular children's books, stories, and folk songs.
Sylvia Hotel Bar
The building is surrounded on all four sides by dense foliage. And with each passing season, the leaves change color from green to red, orange, and yellow, creating vibrant, dynamic patches of color like a living painting.
A vibrant green
The foliage gradually turns red as the seasons change.
Each time the leaves change color, the Sylvia Hotel seems to put on a new coat.
Sylvia Hotel when winter arrives
The Sylvia Hotel has become a popular destination for both tourists and Vancouver residents due to its vibrant appearance. Every fall, images of the Sylvia Hotel flood social media.
Tourists and Vancouver residents frequently take photos here.
This place has become a fascinating part of Vancouver's heritage.
Today, the Sylvia Hotel is a landmark of the city and is considered one of Vancouver's greatest treasures.
