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The Business Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of Ottawa in Ottawa

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Front of property - evening/night
Two Bed Suite, 2 King/Queen Beds, 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Free daily continental breakfast
Lobby
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • Breakfast included
  • BarBarBar
  • Gym
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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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

Room options

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Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.4/10 Exceptional
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.5/10 Exceptional
  • 37 sq m
  • 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

9.5/10 Exceptional
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.5/10 Exceptional
  • 33 sq m
  • 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

9.5/10 Exceptional
  • 66 sq m
  • 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

9.9/10 Exceptional
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Ottawa

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Centretown hotel, you'll find Rideau Canal and University of Ottawa. Parliament Hill and Carleton University are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Ottawa City Hall - 11 min walk
  • University of Ottawa - 14 min walk
  • Shaw Centre - 15 min walk
  • Parliament Hill - 17 min walk
  • Byward Market Square - 3 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 near University of Ottawa in Ottawa
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. A 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Business Inn. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Ottawa hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 158 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • Built in 1968
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Business Inn offers 158 accommodations with computers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 46-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (CAD 20.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Bike parking
  • Billiards/pool table

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 registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 46-inch LCD TV
  • Cable channels
  • Computer
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 100.00 per accommodation

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

The Business Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4523 out of 6617 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1680 out of 6617 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 252 out of 6617 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 6617 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 89 out of 6617 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

DARRYL KEVIN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to the action.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS, OTTAWA

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the nicest motels we have ever stayed. We will be a returning customer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place. You have everything you need and even more. It's our second time going and it won't be the last time. Staff is so nice and breakfast is so good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, comfortable, lots of amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

EDINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the breakfast options.The staff was polite, courteous.The building was quiet .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean room. Hotel is close to most restaurants and notable locations.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Imaan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were nice and the breakfast was good. Very walkable for surrounding points of interest. Indoor parking was a bit tight and there was a lot of used appliances in the garage.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024