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The Business Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of Ottawa in Ottawa

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living area
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Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen

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180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P0L3
  • University of Ottawa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Byward Market Square
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Parliament Hill
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 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

  • 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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

  • 66 sq m
  • 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

46-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, computer

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

  • 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. Elgin Street and Canadian Museum of Nature are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Rideau Canal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Ottawa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Byward Market Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Parliament Hill - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Elgin Street Diner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zak's Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cooper's Gastropub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bridgehead Coffeehouse - ‬1 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 offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

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
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (CAD 25 per night)
  • 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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: 19

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 at the property
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.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • 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, per stay

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 25 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; cash is not accepted
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 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, a security system, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

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The Business Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5308 out of 7512 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1761 out of 7512 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 287 out of 7512 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 7512 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 7512 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS, OTTAWA

Free laundry and friendly staff…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS, OTTAWA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Free laundry
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel was very polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flora Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aretha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay in. Very accessible to bus, stores, restaurants and can also walk all to the way to Parliament building. Consider the laundry area as well with free detergent and steam laundry😮. Breakfast has lots of options. It’s a good idea that sandwiches were packed in to go containers and water bottles with cookies and granola bar. Just noticed that the staff at the dining area doesn’t practice much of hand hygiene. A little note to remind.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mireille, Peterborough

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impressive on all fronts. So much to do in the area, awesome restaurants nearby. Our room - King Suite - was delightful. Staff was amazing and went out of their way to help me. Thanks SO MUCH!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ashraf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Actually I find this property one of the best clean spacious ones I ever went to.. when I go in the reception I was sad and afraid coz it looks very poor.. but honestly after passing the first night I was very happy and very satisfied … thank you to all the kind staff ..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qauyisaq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayson

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayson

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was great for a trip through Ottawa
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flora Joy

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

Complete package

Booked 3x and superb rooms every time! Nice breakfast rooms and food, super nice employees
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Great location. The breakfast was above average for a hotel. Very quiet and large rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROGER AND LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What I didn't like was having TWO tv sets randomly turn on - at full volume - at 3:00 a.m. 😱 I was scrambling around, trying to figure out how to turn them off, and finally had to call the front desk and ask someone to come up to my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bamidele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Away from home I call it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Toronto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clearly bit dated, but large rooms and very close to lots of restaurants , bars as well as to downtown activities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely will be going back to this hotel when we go back to Ottawa. The staff are super friendly, polite, helpful and made checking in a breeze. The room was amazing, king bed with a kitchenette, loveseat recliner small table with chairs, desktop computer. The room was very clean and housekeeping came and made our bed and changed towels. The breakfast was included and there was so much to choose from. They have a gym and laundry room which are free to use and laundry soap included. I can't say enough about this hotel. Thank you for the wonderful 2 night stay. It's close to all the museums which we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025