Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience

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Lobby lounge
Interior
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Fairmont Gold, Suite, 1 King Bed
Lobby lounge
Luxury
5.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Historic château in the heart of Ottawa

Steeped in historical grandeur, this downtown Ottawa château offers a Gold Experience with exclusive lounge. Steps from Parliament Hill and Byward Market, guests can explore attractions before unwinding in the indoor pool and enjoying cocktails served by attentive bilingual staff.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1 Rideau St-Building A, Ottawa, ON, K1N8S7
  • Place, Rideau Canal
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Byward Market Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rogers Centre Ottawa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Fairmont Gold, Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Fairmont Gold, Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Fairmont Gold, Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room (Large Fairmont Gold)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Ottawa

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Ottawa hotel, you'll find Rogers Centre Ottawa and Parliament Hill. Rideau Canal and National Arts Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Rideau Canal - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Byward Market Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Arts Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parliament Hill - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Rideau Station - 5 min walk
  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 8 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪JOEY Rideau - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪DAVIDsTEA - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Shore Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Freshly Squeezed - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience

5-star luxury hotel near Rideau Canal
Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and 10 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience. For a fee, parking is available.

This 5-star Ottawa hotel is smoke free.

  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1912
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience offers 69 accommodations with minibars and safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with pay movies. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Microwaves, refrigerators, and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (CAD 67.80 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fitness classes
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (33 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (45 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Fairmont Château Laurier, 4th floor]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Fairmont Château Laurier, main level reception area]
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 5 to January 16:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 60 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per night

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.

  • Valet parking fee: CAD 67.80 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CAD 60 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • An in-room refrigerator is available for an additional fee
  • In-room microwave fee: CAD 25 per stay

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience Hotel
Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience Ottawa
Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience Hotel Ottawa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience to the airport?

Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience is 9.2 mi (21-min drive) away from the Ottawa International Airport (YOW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience?

As of May 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience on May 8, 2026 start from CA $458, 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.

Does Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience.

Does Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience offer free breakfast?

Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino du Lac Leamy (8-min drive) and Rideau Carleton Raceway (20-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for CAD 67.80 per day.

Does Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience have a pool?

Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM.The pool is closed seasonally each year from January 5 to January 16.

Does Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience have a restaurant?

Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience is home to Wilfrid's, which features brunch.

Does Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer sports massages.

How close is Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience to downtown Ottawa?

Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience is 0.4 mi away from Ottawa.

Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 305 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, gold lounge and comfortable beds!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast! Staff were amazing! Beautiful lounge and rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sarah at Gold Reception was wonderful. All the staff were so helpful and considerate. We will definitely come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jean-francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Correct
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We truly could not have asked for a better weekend getaway to celebrate my spouse’s birthday. The interior was absolutely beautiful, and the rooms were spacious and impeccably clean. There was more than enough room for our family of four to feel completely comfortable. The lounge was perfect for mid-day snacks, and we relaxed and played board games. Breakfast was amazing - tons of options (fresh fruit, pastries, hot breakfast, many coffee and tea options), and very high quality food. What really made the stay exceptional was the staff—they were warm, attentive, and went out of their way to make everything seamless and enjoyable. Their helpful advice and local tips were much appreciated, and they made the birthday celebration feel genuinely special. The pool and gym are also excellent additions and rounded out an already perfect stay. We left feeling relaxed, well cared for, and eager to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elena, Toronto

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and grand, however, severely understaffed. The check in staff at Zoe were not responsive or cordial on a few occasions. The three personnel at the desk weren’t even serving other customers at the time. They didn’t even look up to ask if they could help. I had a great server wait on us at the restaurant and a pleasant server at the bar. This hotel has many aspects that are nice but the service needs to be stepped up. I also waited an hour for the valet to deliver our car, others guests who were staying had similar complaints about the long valet waits. Given that valet is the only option and at $67.00 a night the horribly long wait is not acceptable at any price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing and clean, staff was very attentive as well as super friendly and always willing to help anytime, absolutely LOVED our gold level lounge too! Super yummy breakfast, amazing spread including smoked salmon and we loved the finger foods they had in the evening as well as the desserts after that!! Such an amazing experience overall, super happy we chose to book this for our 20th Anniversary!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience. Staff was wonderful. Will do the Gold floor again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyushka, Laval

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel, friendly staff. Very nice experience!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes rooms were clean and nicely decorated. Services was excellent. Besutiful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kianna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dietrich

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mamadou

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ramandeep, Brampton

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicki

Travelled with family
The hotel rest room on the main lobby was not clean. Paper on the floor, dirty toilets and sinks. Zoe's Bar had very slow service. It took ten minutes to get seated in the lounge. Another ten minutes for a server to get our order. And a full half an hour to get our cocktails and appetizers. The hotel room in general needs an update. The fixtures in the bathroom are coming away from the wall and sink. The shower has very poor temperature controls. The windows are filthy. The blinds are either up or down. There are no privacy shears which could give added protection from the building across the street. Overall, I felt that this hotel is not up to the standard of other Fairmonts that I have visited in Banff and Toronto,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room clean and fresh
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chateau Laurier - Beauty w/Gift of History

A beautiful hotel, with amazing staff, and the gift of an amazing history told throughout the building. The location is ideal with the Parliament Buildings a short walk in one direction, the Byward Market in another, the Rideau Canal, museums, galleries and shopping all close by. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dietrich

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHEILA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything! It was truly amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025