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The Business Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near University of Ottawa

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The Business Inn

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Front of property - evening/night
Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed
Free daily continental breakfast
Lobby
Signature Suite, 1 Queen/King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Bathroom

Overview of The Business Inn

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
The price is CA $150
CA $179 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr

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Map
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P0L3
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Ottawa14 min walk
  • Popular LocationShaw Centre15 min walk
  • Popular LocationParliament Hill17 min walk
  • AirportOttawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)18 min drive
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Room options

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Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature Suite, 1 Queen/King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Signature Suite, 1 Queen/King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Signature Suite, 1 Queen/King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
  • 712 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Two Bed Suite, 2 King/Queen Beds, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Two Bed Suite, 2 King/Queen Beds, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Two Bed Suite, 2 King/Queen Beds, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Sofa bed - queen
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Ottawa

The Business Inn is located in Centretown, a walkable area in Ottawa with good shopping. National Gallery of Canada and Canadian Museum of History are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Byward Market Square. Elgin Street and Museum of Nature are also worth visiting. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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What's nearby

  • University of Ottawa - 14 min walk
  • Shaw Centre - 15 min walk
  • Parliament Hill - 17 min walk
  • Byward Market Square - 3 min drive
  • National Gallery of Canada - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Ottawa Station - 5 min drive
  • UOttawa Station - 10 min walk
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Giulia - 3 min walk
  • McDonald's - 3 min walk
  • Citizen - 1 min walk
  • Deacon Brodie's Whisky Bar - 2 min walk
  • Colonnade Pizza & Restaurant - 4 min walk

About this property

The Business Inn

Hotel located in Centretown
Close to Shaw Centre and University of Ottawa, The Business Inn provides free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, MacLaren's on Elgin, offers lunch, dinner, and light fare. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Concierge services, a computer station, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises, a billiards/pool table, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the overall value, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 158 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the comfortable, quiet rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 46-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (CAD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • MacLaren's on Elgin

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Built in 1968
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 46-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Computer

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property's underground parking has a maximum vehicle height limit of 6.2 feet (1.87 meters).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: CAD 20.00 per night (in/out privileges)

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Business Inn
Business Inn Ottawa
Inn Business
Business Hotel Ottawa
The Business Hotel Ottawa
The Business Inn Hotel
The Business Inn Ottawa
The Business Inn Hotel Ottawa

Frequently asked questions

Is The Business Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Business Inn?

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Business Inn on May 1, 2024 start from CA $151.0, excluding 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 Business Inn?

Self parking is available for CAD 20.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Business Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Business Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Business Inn located?

Located in Centretown, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Elgin Street, University of Ottawa, and Shaw Centre. Parliament Hill and Byward Market Square are also within 1 mi (2 km). UOttawa Station is 10 minutes by foot and Parliament Station is 15 minutes.

The Business Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 6329 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Natalka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located in a perfect location. The beds were comfortable. The breakfast served was excellent. There are many restaurants and shops around the hotel. The only negative for us was the fact that our room was right next to the elevators and they were very loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Anik

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, very spacious, comfortable bed. Close to lots of restaurants, shopping etc. The rooms have multiple AC/humidifier stand alone units in the dinning room and the bedroom as the actual air/heat unit is in the living room area so it cannot reach the bedroom. The stand alones have to be filled with water to generate cold air which causes a lot of humidity. We felt like like we were on a wet camping trip the entire time. I realize this is an older facility and they have made a lot of efforts to upgrade it, however, the air issue is a big one in my opinion. We were facing West and I cannot imagine how it will feel like in the thick of July heat with the sun beaming all afternoon. The parking was also an issue. We were assigned a space and upon our return on the second day someone was in our space. We were reassigned another space much further which was an inconvenience to say the least, especially when it's pouring rain. All in all, good place for the value as you get an entire small appartment fully stocked, but the air issue was enough to deter us from returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayden

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best service and place to stay in ontario
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Port Moody

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the size of the room and the breakfast was definitely a plus. The area was perfect for different dining options and a walkable healthy grocery store.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Having a breakfast on-site, and included with the room price, was definitely a bonus! Moreover, the quality and variety of food choices available was exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy, Pond Inlet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christiane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay, you are sure to find everything you need and more. Breakfast is generous and diverse, there’s something for every taste. A very good start to the day. We highly recommend this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

RUNXI

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 4 nights; beautiful suite for a reasonable price. Great breakfast offered . Will definitely be staying at the Business Inn again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Spacious Rooms & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.5