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The Business Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Parliament Hill in Ottawa

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P0L3
  • Place, Elgin Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rideau Canal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Ottawa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(218 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(125 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(632 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(117 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(150 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(125 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • Elgin Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rideau Canal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • National Arts Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Ottawa - 8 min walk - 0.7 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lieutenant's Pump - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Elgin Street Diner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bridgehead - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪East India Company - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Business Inn

Hotel near Parliament Hill 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.

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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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 fire extinguisher, 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 fire extinguisher, 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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Business Hotel Ottawa
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The Business Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5931 out of 8121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1748 out of 8121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 285 out of 8121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 8121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 8121 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jordan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Give
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Josel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best bang for the buck!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Geela, Iqaluit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the hotel and area
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

rachel

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Félix

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francoise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
What a sweet surprise! Great stay for a weekend to watch the hockey game. Location was amazing. It’s close to restaurants/pubs within walking distance. The canal/Rigaud Center are about 7 mins away by car. Cheap parking lot on the main street which was ten bucks for the day. Mall parking was about 6$/hour. The breakfast was included and it was plentiful with a lot of choices, even take out bags with water and Dad’s cookies/granola bar. There was a lot of variety to choose from, as well as juice, chocolate milk and even a Nespresso coffee machine. The room was clean and had a small kitchen with all the necessities. They have indoor/outdoor parking at an extra cost but well worth it. You can even get extra towels/toiletries if needed. If seeing the hockey game, I highly recommend grabbing the bus at The Leutenant’s Pump which is right around the corner and a skip away. It was a no hassle way to get to and from the arena. Cost 15$ a person and you can get the tickets online. No brainer to not deal with traffic. Staff was very helpful and accommodating. I even got 10$ off for not using housekeeping the first day, just mention it. Obviously the hotel does not have updated rooms/décore but it’s very clean and they have updated some things. I will definitely stay here again. It was a safe, not overly priced place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kseniia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The service was impeccable! Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfy rooms , awesome staff , well equipped , only complaint was the smell of pot in our hallway and in the elevator , was overwhelming at times. The early check in was a blessing , thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Nathalie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Breakfast was plentiful, lots of choice, milk, chocolate milk, juices. The staff were very pleasant. In a nice part of town, I’d highly recommend this place. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room massive and really comfortable! Staff extremely helpful and friendly. Full kitchen and sitting area in our room. Good value!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomassin

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean, beds were super comfy, amazing breakfast with tons of options and friendly staff 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice space with great amenities! Close to the breakfast station and good spot for adventuring in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean fresh room way better services than ten years ago
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was out to a lovely city park. Everyone was invaluable and friendly. The price is the best you will find with a kitchen. It's the first spot I think of to stay in downtown Ottawa. Victoria
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andres

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location in Elgin, walking distance to downtown, the Rideau Canal Skateway or Nature Museum. The building itself is pretty basic with a barebones entrance and parking amenities. Everything else is top notch, though. The rooms were clean, well-stocked (especially if you get a suite with kitchen, etc.) and the breakfast was excellent. For future visitors, a good tip is to know there is a lounge just down the hall from the breakfast room that is cozier and less busy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Super clean room. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
All of the above and then some. It’s really a 1bd. apartment. Even with the parking charge,it was a great deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room. Very quiet in hotel. I was in a corner suite. Couldn’t hear any noise from outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Duane, Markham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, very clean and the receptionist was very courteous
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026