There are 88 properties currently listed in Vancouver. At this time there are 33 "Green" lodging properties listed of which 10 properties have completed the iStayGreen Audit. The Sylvia Hotel has been awarded a 2 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating The Sylvia Hotel completed an audit of their property's compliance with over 70 unique eco-initiatives. Environmentally friendly measures that are reviewed include energy efficiency, water conservation, recycling, enviromentally safe cleaning, reduction of waste, ongoing maintenance, purchasing habits, plus many other factors. In it's efforts to create a more sustainable travel future and reduce their impact on our environment, The Sylvia Hotel employs 36 eco-initiatives.
For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by The Sylvia Hotel please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
We have low energy light bulbs and low flow toilets in every room, we recycle all paper and card board. we do not have airconditioning in the rooms, instead we offer windows that open. the Food and Beverage department is working very hard with our suppliers to ensure that we can cut the carbon footprint on supplies delievered to the Sylvia Hotel