Hotels in Ottawa

Hotels in Ottawa offer cozy accommodations in a destination sarcastically nicknamed “The City That Fun Forgot”. Known for its museums, historical sites, festivals, natural surroundings and high-quality establishments, Ottawa is located in southeastern Ontario, about a 2-hour drive west of Montreal, and 3.5 hours northwest of Burlington, Vermont. Canada’s capital, Ottawa also marks a mid-point between Quebec City to the far northeast, and Toronto to the far southwest. Flowing through the city, the Ottawa River separates the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Not far from Ottawa you may find great skiing at places such as Mont-Tremblant Resort in Mont-Tremblant, as well as Nakkertok South and Camp Fortune, which are both not far northward in Quebec. Other nearby Quebec attractions include Gatineau Park, Discovery Trail (hiking trail), Lusk Cave (hiking area), Lac Philippe – Parc de la Gatineau (beach), Mont Cascades (water park), Eco-Odyssee (tourist attraction), Cafe Le Hibou (restaurant) and Caverne Laflèche par Arbraska (amusement park). Likely you’ve heard of the Ottawa Senators, who play at Canadian Tire Centre on the city’s southwest side. When visiting Ottawa, you might want to rent a car, as attractions tend to be more spread out. English is widely spoken, although it might be beneficial to learn a few French phrases, and politeness is advisable. Cars travel on the right-hand side, currency is the Canadian Dollar and the drinking age is 19 years old. Home to many festivals, Ottawa’s top events include Canadian Tulip Festival, Ottawa Fringe Festival, Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival, Escapade Music Festival, Ottawa Bluesfest, Music and Beyond, Oh Canada, Eh!?, Ottawa Busker Festival, Ottawa Chamberfest, Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival, Almonte Celtfest, CityFolk Festival, Halal Ribfest Ottawa, Ottawa International Children’s Festival and Latin American Film Festival. Hotels in Ottawa are some of the best in eastern Canada. Before we get to hotels in Ottawa, let’s take a look at some more background information on the area to help you along the way.

Incorporated relatively recently in 1855, Ottawa’s name derives from an Algonquin word meaning “to trade”. The first European to travel up the Ottawa River was Étienne Brûlé, who passed through the area circa 1610 en route to the Great Lakes. The word “rideau” means “curtain” in French. Samuel de Champlain is credited with the naming of Rideau Falls, as he felt that the waterfall resembled a curtain. New Englander Philemon Wright created the area’s first European settlement circa March 7, 1800. Originally named “Bytown”, Ottawa was founded as a community in 1826, when land speculators drew interest in the Rideau Canal that was being built by the British. Early in the 1800s, the area experienced two wars by way of the War of 1812 and Shiners’ War of 1835. Post-1850, lumber baron entrepreneurs built some of the world’s largest sawmills in the area. In 1857, Queen Victoria chose Ottawa as Canada’s capital city due to its regional isolation, as well as its proximity to Toronto, Kingston and Montreal on the Rideau Waterway. Ottawa was Canada’s only city to have street lights powered entirely by electricity by 1885. In 1900, the Hull-Ottawa fire destroyed about one-fifth of the city.

Canada’s capital, Ottawa is home to over 1 million “Ottawans”. A governmental city, Ottawa ranks as Canada’s fourth largest. Naturally, Canada’s capital city experiences four seasons, with peak temperatures occurring in July, and often frigid temperatures happening in January. Of course, if you are visiting especially for a Senators game, you’ll want to pack warm clothing. The city is home to many foreign embassies and key buildings, including Canada’s Parliament, Supreme Court, viceroy residence and Office of the Prime Minister. Major points of interest include Centre Block on Parliament Hill, National War Memorial, Downtown Ottawa, National Gallery of Canada, Rideau Canal, Château Laurier, Peace Tower, Library of Parliament, ByWard Market, TD Place Stadium and the aforementioned Canadian Tire Centre. Popular foods include Poutine (French fries and cheese curds covered in gravy), lobster rolls, bagels, smoked meats, Bannock (a type of flat-bread), butter tarts, bacon, fried dough and French toast. Drinks typically involve whisky, lager beer, wine or various cocktails. Now that we have a little background information on the area, it’s time for hotels in Ottawa that will help make for a comfortable trip.

 

 

 

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Airport

135 Thad Johnson Private

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Airport features free bikes, free WiFi, a fitness center, a 24-hour front desk, a business center, flat-screen TVs and a hot tub.  Dadam Cafe (restaurant), EY Centre (event venue), Hylands Golf Club (golf club), AMPED Sports Lab and Ice Complex (sports complex), Nonna’s Famous Inc (pizza delivery), My Hookah Canada (oriental goods store), The Central Band of the Canadian Forces (band), The Keg Steakhouse + Bar – Hunt (restaurant), Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club (golf club), Royal Rooster Shawarma (Syrian restaurant), The Met (church), RCCG Overcomers’ Chapel (church), House of Plants (garden center), Cindy’s Restaurant (restaurant), 50 TWO Sandwiches & More (sandwich shop), Frankie’s Deli (sandwich shop), Skela Foods Inc. (deli), West Hunt Club Centre (shopping mall), Mandarin Restaurant, Chop Steakhouse & Bar (steak house) and more.

Within feet:

• • • Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

Within 1.7 miles:

• • • North Sawmill Creek Park

Within 2.1 miles:

• • • Sieveright Park

Within  3.7 miles:

• • • Mooney’s Bay Train

Within 7 miles:

• • • Canadian War Museum
    • Confederation Square
    • Peace Tower
    • Bytown Museum

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Airport is  within feet of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Studio Suite): $158

Cost per person (five people): $31

 

 

 

Auberge des Arts Bed and Breakfast

104 Guigues Ave

Notre Dame Basilica

Providing free WiFi, daily breakfast, air conditioning, a shared kitchen, laundry facilities and free parking, Auberge des Arts Bed and Breakfast is close to Bridgehead (coffee shop), Smudge Beauty Bar (nail salon), Julian.Marc.Salon (beauty salon), ebb & flo (clothing store), Vanity (body piercing shop), Flower to the People (florist), L’HEXAGONE (men’s clothing store), PARLOUR (hair salon), Khao Thai Restaurant, Modmop Hairdressing, Amaze (escape room), Not Your Father’s Barber (barber shop), Scooteretti – Electric Bikes (bicycle shop), Fiazza (pizza restaurant), The Rainbow Bistro (live music bar), The Snug Pub (bar), El Camino (restaurant), Shelby Burger (restaurant), Wedel – Touch of Europe (gourmet grocery store), Jigsaw Escape Rooms, Dal Moro’s Fresh Pasta To Go (Italian restaurant), Peace-Garden Vegetarian Paradise (vegetarian restaurant), Piccolo Grande Artisan Gelateria (ice cream shop), Salon Rouge (beauty salon), Pili Pili Grilled Chicken (restaurant), Hing Lung Chinese Food, C’est Bon Cooking (culinary school) and more.

Within feet:

• • • Notre Dame Basilica
    • U.S. Embassy
    • Major’s Hill Park
    • Art Mode Gallery
    • Rideau Mall

Within  1.4 miles:

• • • Canadian War Museum

Within 1.9 miles:

• • • Casino Lac-Leamy

Within  3.9 miles:

• • • Dow’s Lake

Within 9 miles:

• • • Pineault Ski Lift

Auberge des Arts Bed and Breakfast is  8 miles from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $104

 

 

 

Kokomo Inn

1175 Jacques-Cartier

Rideau Falls

Offering flat-screen TVs, continental breakfast, a campfire under the stars, two terraces with river or garden views and bike and ski storage, Kokomo Inn is in the vicinity of À La Dérive brasserie artisanale (brewpub), Mon Café (bistro), Quai-des-Cageux (park), Boutique Librairie l’Essence-Ciel (metaphysical supply store), Sterling (steak house), Quai des Artistes (marina), THE GOD BARBER (barber shop), Pâtisserie L’Étoile (bakery), Beauté Paramédika (spa), Caf’Noisette (nut store), Crêperie Meld&Melt (crêperie), Ga-Ga Patates (fast food restaurant), Marché Al Andalous St louis (supermarket), Studio Cofia (hair salon),    Au Centre du Party (party store), Penningtons (women’s clothing store), À l’Ēchelle du Monde (game store), Frerot (restaurant), Le Club House (breakfast restaurant), Restaurant La Creppa (breakfast restaurant), Plaisirs Gourmands (bakery) and more.

Within feet:

• • • Rideau Falls

Within 1.1 miles:

• • • Rideau Hall

Within 2 miles:

• • • Canada Aviation and Space Museum

Within 2.2 miles:

• • • National Gallery of Canada
    • Casino Lac-Leamy

Within 4.3 miles:

• • • TD Place Stadium

Kokomo Inn is 8 miles from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (presidential suite): $178

 

 

 

King Edward Townhouse

161 King Edward Avenue

Linear Park

With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, air conditioning, a fully-equipped kitchen and a hairdryer, King Edward Townhouse is near Rose Park (city park), Little Crooked Library (library), Bordeleau Park (park), Blue Nile Store (convenience store), Champa Thai Cuisine (Thai restaurant), Kaz Kitchen (grocery store), El Taco De Oro (Mexican restaurant), Orange Turtle Bakery (bakery), Paulo’s Barber Shop (barber shop), Brigid’s Well Pub (pub), Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts (cutural center) and more.

Within feet:

• • • Linear Park
    • Cumberland Park
    • Stanley Park
    • National Gallery of Canada
    • Rideau Locks
    • Laurier House

Within  1 mile:

• • • Canadian Museum of History

Within 1.7 miles:

• • • Canadian War Museum

Within  4 miles:

• • • National Museum of Science and Technology

Within 9 miles:

• • • Skyline Ski Lift

King Edward Townhouse is 8 miles from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Four-Bedroom Villa): $726

Cost per person (eight people): $90

 

 

 

The Century House Bed and Breakfast

62 Stewart Street

Ottawa Art Gallery

The Century House Bed and Breakfast has free WiFi, hardwood floors, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, a snack bar, free parking and hot breakfast for a fee. This B&B is close to McGee’s Inn.

Within feet:

• • • Ottawa Art Gallery
    • University of Ottawa
    • Carleton University
    • Rideau Mall
    • Rideau Canal
    • National Arts Center

Within  1 mile:

• • • Museum of Nature

Within 1.3 miles:

• • • Rideau Hall

Within  3 miles:

• • • Canada Aviation and Space Museum

Within 3.6 miles:

• • • National Museum of Science and Technology

The Century House Bed and Breakfast is 8 miles from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $166

 

 

 

Moonflower Crescent Villa

692 Moonflower Crescent

Sawmill Creek Pool Park

Providing free WiFi, private parking, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fully-equipped kitchen, Moonflower Crescent Villa is found near Peter Knippel Nursery & Garden Centre Inc (garden center), Wilansky Hockey (sporting goods store), Littlerock Park (park), Starbucks, Hunter’s Public House (pub), LCBO (liquor store), Stylish Brow Bar (beauty salon), Elegance (beauty salon) and more.

Within 2.3 miles:

• • • Sawmill Creek Pool Park

Within  2.6 miles:

• • • Conroy Pit
    • Sieveright Park

Within 3 miles:

• • • Greenboro Park

Within 3.4 miles:

• • • Firefly Park

Within 8 miles:

• • • National Museum of Science and Technology
    • Confederation Square
    • Bytown Museum
    • Rideau Canal

Moonflower Crescent Villa is 2.5 miles from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (One-Bedroom Villa): $338

Cost per person (ten people): $33

 

 

 

Clyde Hall Bed and Breakfast

131 Mill Street

Timber Run Golf Country Club

With an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a solarium with wrap-around terrace, wooden floors, seating areas, flat-screen TVs, spa baths, a common living room with baby grand piano and fireplace, a breakfast with bacon, eggs, eggs benedict and waffles and a dining room with antiques, artwork and Victorian furnishings, Clyde Hall Bed and Breakfast sits near Timber Run Golf Course, Lanark Landing (restaurant), Temple’s Sugar Bush (sugar shack), Baird Trail (hiking area) and Mal’s Camping (campground).

Within feet:

• • • Timber Run Golf Country Club
    • Lanark Landing Restaurant

Within 6.2 miles:

• • • Braid Trail

Within 7.5 miles:

• • • Town of Perth Market

Within  9.7 miles:

• • • Perth Museum

Within 29.8 miles:

• • • Mt. Pakenham Ski Lift

 is 40 miles from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $185

 

 

 

 

Hyssop Street Townhouse

532 Hyssop Street

Henri-Rocque Park

Hyssop Street Townhouse offers 3 bedrooms, free WiFi, a tennis court, free private parking, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.  Henri-Rocque Park (park), Persis Grill (Persian restaurant), Beer Store 4626 (beer store), Orléans Sobeys (supermarket) and more are nearby.

Within feet:

• • • Henri-Rocque Park
    • Ouellette Park
    • Sweetvalley Park
    • Aquaview Park
    • Vista Park

Within 1.1 miles:

• • • Avebury Park
    • Yves Richer Park

Within 7 miles:

• • • National Museum of Science and Technology

Within 9 miles:

• • • Laurier House

Hyssop Street Townhouse is 12 miles from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

Approximate cost per night (Three-Bedroom House): $235

Cost per person (six people): $39

 

 

 

Ashton Villa Retreat

8215 Fernbank Road

Stittsville Golf Course

4,500 square feet, Ashton Villa Retreat has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a garden, a bar, a balcony, free private parking, free WiFi, an indoor pool with a fence, a sauna, full-day security, a terrace, pool views, a flat-screen TV, a fully-equipped kitchen, an outdoor dining area, a fireplace and an indoor play area. Stittsville Golf Course (golf course), Westar Farms (equestrian facility), Oakhurst Farm (equestrian facility), Alpenblick Farm (farm shop), Canadian Golf and Country Club (golf course), Spa Sheri (spa), Ashton Brew Pub (pub) and more are in the vicinity.

Within feet:

• • • Stittsville Golf Course

Within 6 miles:

• • • Deer Run Park
    • Alfred McCoy Park
    • Sugar Creek Park

Within 11 miles:

• • • Diefenbunker Canada’s Cold War Museum

Within 18 miles:

• • • Mika’s Express Ski Lift
    • Polar Bear Express Ski Lift

Ashton Villa Retreat is 19 miles from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

Approximate cost per night: $941

Cost per person (fifteen people): $62

 

 

 

 

So there they are, hotels in Ottawa that will help make for a memorable trip. We hope you have found this information useful and most importantly, that you enjoy your time in Canada!