"The Sylvia, a waterfront classic amid quiet blocks of garden cottages in English Bay, is immaculately maintained but decidedly unfancy. Much of the hotel clientele seems to fall into two groups: couples from the provinces (“We honeymooned here 35 years ago!”) and rock-and-roll types complete with Matador Records tote bags, black clothes, and hairdos that wouldn’t do in most office settings." - Ann Shields
