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The Business Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, walk to Rideau Canal

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Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed
Free daily continental breakfast
Lobby
Signature Suite, 1 Queen/King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Bathroom
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
The price is CA $132
CA $157 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun

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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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8/10 Good

Dining around the hotel closes early. A lot of restaurants and oubs are within walking distance but only a select few ar...
Jo Ella
Jun. 21, 2024
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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
Separate bedroom
  • 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
Sofa bed
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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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

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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
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 Canadian 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
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and bicycle parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and concierge 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

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 Jun 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Business Inn on Jun 24, 2024 start from CA $132.0, 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 10-minute walk of Elgin Street and Rideau Canal. University of Ottawa and Shaw Centre are also within 15 minutes. UOttawa Station is 10 minutes by foot and Parliament Station is 15 minutes.

The Business Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4634 out of 6764 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1706 out of 6764 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 261 out of 6764 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 6764 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 6764 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

10/10 Excellent

Siddhi

Travelled with family and small children
Really a great stay. Especially was there with my mom and my little girl. We felt home like. Will certainly be recommending it to my friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jo Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dining around the hotel closes early. A lot of restaurants and oubs are within walking distance but only a select few are open past 9pm except for pubs. Parking at the hotel incurs a fee which is not mentioned on their website.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it is right downtown and close to my Daughter
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laddusinghe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my 4-night stay here! The staff, breakfast, room, location and price make this hotel a great option for visiting Ottawa. The STAFF here are warm and welcoming! Got some great restaurant recommendations. The hotel is close to lots of food places and even has free room service from a restaurant next door. The BREAKFAST selection is really diverse: fruit, eggs, bacon, sausages, coffee, water, juice, cereal, etc. This "mini" SUITE was huge: three sets of closets, a full kitchen, full bathroom, dining table, reclining couch, queen-sized bed, huge TV with lots of cable channels and a full work desk setup with a computer and a printer with unlimited printing. Only con was the AC was pretty loud but I was grateful for it nonetheless in the midst of a heat wave!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Benoit

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were told that the front desk was staffed 24 hrs and they would be able to call a taxi for us at 3:30 am. We discovered there was no staff at that time and sign on desk said "back in 5 minutes" We waited 15 minutes but no staff appeared. We also tried phoning but got no answer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here every time we go to Ottawa. Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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