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The best area to stay in Ottawa is Downtown, particularly around Parliament Hill and the ByWard Market, offering a mix of history, culture, and convenience.


Downtown is the heart of the city, home to many of Ottawa's most famous landmarks. You'll find Parliament Hill with its impressive Gothic Revival architecture, the National Gallery of Canada, and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The area is highly walkable, with many hotels, restaurants, and shops concentrated along Sparks Street, Elgin Street, and Wellington Street.


For couples looking for a romantic getaway, the area around Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal is ideal. You can enjoy strolls along the canal, take a boat tour in warmer months, or even skate on it in winter. Many hotels in this vicinity offer lovely views of the city or the canal, and you're just a short walk from fine dining options and cultural venues like the National Arts Centre.


Travellers who appreciate easy access to dining and entertainment will find the ByWard Market neighbourhood a great fit. This historic public market district is just east of Parliament Hill and is brimming with cafes, restaurants, boutiques, and produce stalls.

For highly recommended hotels in Ottawa, consider the Le Germain Hotel Ottawa, the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience, the Hilton Lac-Leamy, and the Brookstreet.


The Le Germain Hotel Ottawa, with an impressive 9.4 rating, is praised for its modern, clean rooms and wonderful staff. Guests particularly appreciate its super convenient location near the Ottawa Art Gallery and Rideau Mall, and many highlight the excellent breakfast. Amenities include deep soaking bathtubs, rainfall showerheads, and Egyptian cotton sheets.


The Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience, rated 9.2, offers first-class service and exceptional staff. This hotel features premium bedding and 24-hour room service, and is conveniently located near the Ottawa Art Gallery and Parliament Building.


The Hilton Lac-Leamy, with a 9.2 rating, provides spacious and clean rooms, along with friendly and helpful staff. Guests enjoy the beautiful lake views and the excellent food. The hotel offers a club level lounge with refreshments, 24-hour room service, and tennis facilities.


Another excellent choice is the Brookstreet, rated 9.0. It is known for its comfortable and clean rooms, super comfortable beds, and excellent service. On-site golf and evening entertainment are available.

For families travelling to Ottawa, excellent choices include Les Suites Hotel Ottawa and the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Ottawa Kanata by IHG.


The Les Suites Hotel Ottawa, with an 8.4 rating, is highly praised for its spacious and clean rooms, which include sofa beds and complimentary rollaway extra beds, making it ideal for families. Children's meals and books are also available, alongside a pool. It is conveniently located near the Ottawa Art Gallery, Rideau Mall, and Parliament Building.


Another great option is the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Ottawa Kanata by IHG, which boasts an impressive 9.2 rating. This hotel offers free breakfast for children, sofa beds, and complimentary cribs and rollaway extra beds. Families will appreciate the child-friendly window design, kids' meals, and a pool. It is also well-located, being just 0.5 km from the Kanata Centrum Shopping Centre. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Ottawa

For a luxurious experience in Ottawa, consider the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience.


This distinguished hotel, boasting an impressive 9.2 rating, offers an array of premium amenities, including an onsite art gallery, luxurious premium bedding, and plush bathrobes. Guests can also benefit from convenient valet parking and 24-hour room service. The Club Level rooms provide access to a lounge with refreshments. The hotel is ideally situated, being just 0.3 km from both the Rideau Mall and the Parliament Building, and 0.5 km from the Ottawa Art Gallery. Guests consistently praise the first-class service, exceptional staff, excellent amenities, and fantastic food. Find more luxury hotels in Ottawa

For a luxurious spa experience in Ottawa, consider the Chateau Cartier Hotel & Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort, Brookstreet, Hilton Lac-Leamy, Kemptville Suites, or the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience.


The Chateau Cartier Hotel & Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort, rated 8.4, offers a full-service spa with a wide range of treatments including Thai massage, deep tissue massage, hot stone massage, and facials. Guests have praised the excellent and helpful staff and the clean, great rooms. The hotel is conveniently located just 0.0 km from Kōena Spa.


Another excellent option is the Brookstreet, with a superb 9.0 rating. This hotel features a full-service spa offering body wraps, body scrubs, reflexology, and couples treatment rooms. Guests frequently comment on the comfortable and clean rooms, alongside the friendly and great staff.


The Hilton Lac-Leamy, rated 9.2, provides a full-service spa with amenities such as body scrubs, body wraps, steam rooms, and hot stone massage. Reviewers highlight the spacious and clean rooms, friendly staff, and the beautiful location.


For a highly-rated option, the Kemptville Suites, with an exceptional 9.6 rating, offers a variety of spa treatments including Thai massage, hot stone massage, Swedish massage, and body wraps. Guests appreciate the beautiful and clean rooms and the kind service.


Finally, the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience, rated 9.2, offers a selection of massage treatments including sports massage, Swedish massage, and hot stone massage. This hotel is well-located near several points of interest, including the Parliament Building just 0.3 km away and the National Gallery of Canada 0.5 km away. Guests consistently praise the first-class service and exceptional staff. See all spa hotels in Ottawa

Several excellent hotels in Ottawa provide complimentary breakfast, including The Boston 'T' B&B, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Airport, Adam's Airport Inn, The Business Inn, and The Don Club.


The Boston 'T' B&B, with a superb 10.0 rating, offers a free full breakfast and complimentary self-parking. Guests also receive free toiletries and free WiFi.


Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Airport, rated 9.6, provides a free continental breakfast, including a convenient to-go option. This hotel also offers free WiFi, free self-parking, and free cribs, and guests often mention the spacious, clean rooms and friendly, helpful staff.


Adam's Airport Inn, rated 9.6, features a free self-serve breakfast, free WiFi, and free self-parking. Guests consistently praise the excellent breakfast, nice, clean rooms, and exceptional staff.


The Business Inn, with a 9.4 rating, offers a free continental breakfast and free WiFi. It is conveniently located near the Ottawa Art Gallery and the University of Ottawa, with spacious, clean rooms and friendly staff often highlighted by guests.


The Don Club, rated 9.8, provides a free full breakfast. This hotel is located near the Ottawa Art Gallery and the Rideau Canal, and guests frequently mention the comfortable, clean rooms and great breakfast.

When looking for top pet-friendly hotels in Ottawa, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa and the Wingate by Wyndham Kanata West Ottawa stand out.


The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa, with an impressive 9.0 rating, warmly welcomes dogs and provides a dedicated dog exercise area, along with food and water bowls for your convenience.


Another excellent option is the Wingate by Wyndham Kanata West Ottawa, also boasting a 9.0 rating. This hotel permits dogs and is conveniently located near the Canadian Tire Centre, just 1.1 km away, and Tanger Outlets, a mere 0.5 km from the property. Guests frequently praise its comfortable and clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff, and the great breakfast offered.

For a top boutique hotel in Ottawa, the Swiss Hotel is an excellent choice.


The Swiss Hotel, with an impressive 9.2 rating, is highly praised by guests for its friendly and fantastic staff. It offers a convenient and great location, being just 1.0 km from Parliament Building and 0.7 km from the National War Memorial. Guests frequently highlight the clean and great rooms, super comfy beds, and excellent showers. The hotel also features designer toiletries, premium bedding, and a distinctive Art Deco property design, ensuring a comfortable and stylish stay. See all boutique hotels in Ottawa

For excellent budget-friendly hotels in Ottawa, consider the Homewood Suites by Hilton Ottawa Kanata, Homewood Suites By Hilton Ottawa Airport, Residence Inn by Marriott Ottawa Airport, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa East - Orleans by IHG, and Days Inn by Wyndham Ottawa Airport.


The Homewood Suites by Hilton Ottawa Kanata, with an impressive 9.4 rating, offers spacious and clean rooms, as well as an amazing and friendly staff. Guests can enjoy a complimentary full breakfast, free WiFi, and convenient free self-parking. The hotel also provides a free grocery shopping service.


Another highly-rated option is the Homewood Suites By Hilton Ottawa Airport, also with a 9.4 rating. This hotel provides spacious and clean rooms, a friendly and amazing staff, and an excellent complimentary buffet breakfast. It offers free airport transportation, free WiFi, and free self-parking.


The Residence Inn by Marriott Ottawa Airport, rated 9.4, is praised for its spacious and clean rooms, great and friendly staff, and delicious complimentary breakfast. Guests benefit from free WiFi, free self-parking, and free airport transportation. It is also conveniently located just 2.2 km from Mooney's Bay Park.


The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa East - Orleans by IHG, with an 8.8 rating, is known for its comfortable and clean rooms and great complimentary buffet breakfast. The staff are friendly and amazing, and the hotel offers free WiFi and free self-parking. It is situated near Princess Louise Falls, just 1.8 km away, and Petrie Island Park, 2.7 km away.


Finally, the Days Inn by Wyndham Ottawa Airport, rated 7.8, offers clean and quiet rooms, a convenient location, and a good complimentary continental breakfast. The staff are friendly and great, and the beds are comfortable and clean. Guests can take advantage of free airport transportation, free WiFi, and free self-parking. It is located 7.2 km from the Rideau Canal. View all budget hotels in Ottawa

For a romantic stay in Ottawa, two highly recommended hotels are reStays Ottawa and Byward Blue Inn.


The reStays Ottawa, with an impressive 9.6 rating, offers spacious and clean rooms, some with a furnished balcony or patio, great for couples. It is conveniently located just 0.3 km from the Parliament Building and the National War Memorial, and 0.8 km from the National Gallery of Canada. Guests consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the comfortable amenities.


Another excellent option is the Byward Blue Inn, rated 9.4. This hotel provides comfortable and clean rooms, with some featuring a lovely balcony. Guests often highlight the excellent complimentary continental breakfast and the friendly staff. It is well-situated, being only 0.9 km from the Parliament Building and 0.6 km from the National Gallery of Canada.

The best time to visit Ottawa truly depends on what sort of experience you're after, as each season offers something distinct.


If you're keen on experiencing Ottawa's famous festivals and enjoying the outdoors, late spring (May to June) and early autumn (September to October) are ideal. During these periods, the weather is pleasantly mild, superb for exploring the city's many parks and outdoor attractions. You'll find fewer crowds than in the peak summer months, and accommodation prices can be more favourable.


For those who love vibrant city life and major events, summer (July and August) is fantastic. The city comes alive with various festivals, and the Rideau Canal is bustling with activity. However, be prepared for warmer temperatures and larger crowds, meaning you'll want to book your accommodation and popular tours well in advance.


Winter (December to February) offers a magical, snowy experience, especially if you're interested in skating on the Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest naturally frozen skating rink. This is also when Winterlude, Ottawa's famous winter festival, takes place. It can be quite cold, so warm clothing is essential, but the city's festive spirit makes it a unique time to visit.

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