Hotel Sylvia is a boutique destination for book lovers on the Oregon Coast. This iconic property (c. 1910) has operated for more than forty years as a quiet literary retreat. The hotel is named after the legendary 20th century bookseller and publisher Sylvia Beach. After purchasing the hotel in 2024, VIP Hospitality completed a full renovation in 2025 to preserve its legacy for decades to come. Perched on a cliff above the Pacific Ocean, the hotel’s breakfast café, lobby, and most guestrooms boast stunning views of the coast. A dedication to literary culture is felt in details throughout, including original artwork and bookshelves in every room. Each of the 22 guest rooms has a literary theme: seven are dedicated to specific authors, and the others are tastefully decorated with a literary genre (Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Literary Non-Fiction, Mystery, and Romance). The top floor of the hotel houses the James Joyce Library, a quiet attic space to read and write.
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December 8, 2025Lisa PSister Reading Trip
This hotel is a hidden gem. We went for a quiet reading weekend to celebrate a birthday. It was the perfect place to get away for it all, unplug, do some puzzles (they were everywhere) and read-read-read! Hotel Sylvia is right on the ocean. You can see and hear it everywhere you go when you are in the hotel. We are breakfast at the hotel every morning. The service, atmosphere and quality were all above expectations. The area has lots to do. Most of which is walking distance from the hotel. Every staff member was extremely friendly and helpful. They all went above and beyond to make our stay special. There was a complementary beverage bar in the lobby and the front desk staff will make you a latte. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a quiet space to rest and relax. We will definitely be coming back!
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November 8, 2025George M
Newly remodeled rooms but kept old charm.
Have stayed here many times in the past before remodel and loved it. Decided to give the remodel Sylvia Beach a try. We were pleasantly surprised, the rooms were updated Nicely, but the hotel kept the old charm Library is now only on 4th floor, which kept its old feel, but there are 2 other Comfortable spaces. After the breakfast service in the cafe, which was excellent, that room is now open for guests. To read, puzzles etc… with great views.Alex at front desk was very helpful. We will be back.
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October 26, 2025ewestman2018
Great spot on the beach in Newport
Freshly renovated, charming, comfy. We stayed for several days and it was perfect. Everything is new and nice. The restaurant was great. We will be back again soon.
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October 23, 2025Voyager64484407086
Romance Room
Very nice place to stay! We loved the balcony where you could sit and watch the ocean waves. Our room was really nice with great views of the Nye Beach. We definitely would come here again. Lots of nice rooms to choose from. Love that there are books there to look at and opportunity to make my own notes to add to my reading list. I saw some really interesting books. Great place for the bibliophile.
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October 22, 2025Deyhan
A real gem to be enjoyed and appreciated
This is not your usual oceanfront hotel but a true gem to be appreciated. The ocean views and proximity to the beach was not the only attractive feature of the hotel, but the hotel itself is to be enjoyed for its attention to thoughtful design and detailing throughout. The service was friendly and professional and the food and coffee were solid. Overall, we had an amazing stay and look forward to going back.