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The Metcalfe Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to National Arts Centre

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Lobby lounge
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar
Lobby
Meeting facility
Meeting facility
VIP Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$331
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 79 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Room (Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Executive Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed (Atrium)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
123 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5L9

What's nearby

  • National Arts Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ottawa City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rideau Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parliament Hill - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Byward Market Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Ottawa Station - 6 min drive
  • Parliament Station - 6 min walk
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Browns Socialhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grill Forty One - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Scone Witch - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Metcalfe Hotel

Upscale hotel remodelled in 2022 and located near National Arts Centre
Located close to Confederation Park and Ottawa City Hall, The Metcalfe Hotel provides a hair salon, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Cocotte, the on-site bistro. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and 6 meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, a porter/bellboy and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, a lift and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 108 rooms feature comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, recycling and free infant beds

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (CAD 47 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; CAD 15 to 25 for adults and CAD 10 to 20 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cocotte

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - July 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 15 to 25.00 for adults and CAD 10.00 to 20.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: CAD 47 per night
  • Pet fee: CAD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa
Metcalfe Hotel
Metcalfe Ottawa
Ottawa Hotel Indigo
The Metcalfe Hotel Hotel
The Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa
The Metcalfe Hotel Hotel Ottawa

Frequently asked questions

Is The Metcalfe Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Metcalfe Hotel?

As of 5 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Metcalfe Hotel on 24 Aug 2025 start from NZ$330.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Metcalfe Hotel?

Valet parking is available for CAD 47 per night.

What time is check-in at The Metcalfe Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Metcalfe Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Metcalfe Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Ottawa, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Confederation Park and National Arts Centre. Capital Information Kiosk and Sparks Street Mall are also within 10 minutes. Parliament Station is 6 minutes by foot and Rideau Station is 11 minutes.

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The Metcalfe Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 884 out of 1172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1172 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

XIAO FENG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Amenities
Perfect hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danijela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
GReat location and value!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ilissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, friendly staff, fun games room and nice seating areas in the lobby
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Amenities
Our overnight stay didn’t disappoint. We have stayed at this hotel previously and we appreciate the hotel’s location, rooms and service. Breakfast at the restaurant was also excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed, excellent food in the restaurant, especially the Crème Brûlée and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jianmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific hotel! Everybody is super friendly, walkable to most attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great service, easy check in, front desk and valet personnel outstanding service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area, staff was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, great restaurant and bar. My go to Ottawa hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sahar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The large atrium was beautiful with ample seating for lounging. The Cocotte Bistro had a fantastic brunch and all of the hotel staff were amazing and ensured a pleasurable stay while accommodating our many requests .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained definitely recommending to friends
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amitai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amenities. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, very clean and staff was excellent. Didn't eat there but had drinks at the bar, pricey but enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great find! Awesome boutique hotel in a super area. Walkable to tons of restaurants and attractions. You have to stay here! I know my wife and I will for sure :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Friendly sfaff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, location is great and the restaurant is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had a nice desk area and hardwood floors. The lobby area was bright and comfortable too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absoluty love it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025