Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Carleton University in Ottawa

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Free daily continental breakfast
Indoor pool
Fitness facility
Exterior
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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2881 Gibford Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1V 2L9
  • Place, South Keys Shopping Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Ernst & Young Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Rideau Canal
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(116 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Ottawa

Gloucester stay.Your stay at this Gloucester hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of South Keys Shopping Centre and Ernst & Young Centre. EY Centre and Rideau Canal are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • South Keys Shopping Centre - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cineplex Odeon South Keys Cinemas - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ernst & Young Centre - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • EY Centre - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Rideau Canal - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Greenboro Station - 6 min drive
  • Ottawa Fallowfield Station - 12 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shawarma Station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Di Noodle - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shawarma Palace - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG

Hotel near Carleton University in Ottawa
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 750 square feet (68 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. Free self parking is available.

This Ottawa hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 91 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 750 sq ft of conference space
  • 68 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG offers 91 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Ottawa hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Ottawa Airport
Holiday Inn Express Ottawa Airport
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Ottawa Airport
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Ottawa Airport
Inn Express Ottawa Airport
Holiday Inn Express Ottawa
Holiday Inn Ottawa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG is 2.2 mi (5-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 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG?

As of Apr 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG on Apr 12, 2026 start from CA $131, 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 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG offers a free airport shuttle, available during limited hours.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG offers free continental breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Rideau Carleton Raceway (9-min drive) and Casino du Lac Leamy (18-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG features an indoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG to downtown Ottawa?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG is 5.6 mi away from Ottawa.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 739 out of 1109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1109 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Normand

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

asif

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Archana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent size clean rooms, breakfast options should be better and fitness room should have more equipments...overall a comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
We booked this hotel as it was close to the airport, had a reasonable price, and reviews said cleanliness was good. Agree with these. But if you are looking for airport shuttle which is suppose to be offered and free of charge, this is NOT the best option. Airport shuttle was limited to only 6 people so it is based on first come first serve basis. This should be stated in the hotel description. At check-in when we inquired on the shuttle and was told the shuttle was not available at our requested time, the response tone lacked professional courtesy. Holiday Inns usually have good service but we were disappointed here - airport shuttle is not a guarantee.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, staff is friendly. Quiet, cozy room. Nice breakfast. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dumont

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All great. Thanks so much
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Young jockey players staying on same floor and actually playing hockey in the halls. Had to call down for someone to deal with it. Yelling and running up and down the halls even after clerk told them no running in the hallways late night, not fun
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was great. However in the write up it says a sound proof room, this was not the case. Also, it stated that there was a restaurant in the hotel, there was no restaurant. The website is inaccurate needs to be updated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room, everything needed for an overnight stay including a much appreciated late check out. Did not have the complimentary breakfast but it was very busy @9:30. Only issue was room 112 was next to the laundry which was very noisy, would ask to avoid that if staying in the future. Would recommend to family and friends
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raymond

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Logan

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big in bathroom. Loud rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kar Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower water is weak
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fa'eq

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So far so good... thx
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

WASIU, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

shan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

miriam

Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lunch box excellent Transport the airport excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nadeem

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes room was spotless but breakfast could be better than what was provided
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean modern room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025