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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
Lobby
Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed
Lunch and dinner served
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
  • 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.)
    ‪19 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
(195 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
(118 reviews)
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(541 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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
(97 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(136 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
(112 reviews)
  • 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

  • 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
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 10 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪Sir John A Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪East India Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zak's Diner - ‬3 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.

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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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Business Hotel Ottawa
The Business Hotel Ottawa
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The Business Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5753 out of 8041 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1835 out of 8041 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 291 out of 8041 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 8041 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 95 out of 8041 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

Sam

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

Excellent hotel

Fantastic hotel, every tiny detail was thought of. Room was massive and had every amenity you could think of including a desk top computer and printer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The employees made the experience a 5 star.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay, thank u!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald Ryan Oliveros, Sherwood Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff especially the housekeeping team were awesome & very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ye

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffs are very nice. The location is convenient and many tourism sites are within walking location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

sershin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location. Walking distance to anything that matters. Safe parking, nice staff and clean rooms. Bit busy at breakfast, but can easily grab and go to your room. Nice touches like free laundry room and detergent.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Volodymyr

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend to my friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like the fact that there was nothing to watch on the TV. No Netflix or Amazon Subscription.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was surprised with an upgrade. Extremely polite staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Simple hotel, location A+, breakfast was ok, rooms ok. It’s a nice hotel. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kamal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The vip lounge service is excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! Would come back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service and facilities were perfect. As usual the breakfast that is included is top notch! Will return again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Beatri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Even if this is an old building, it is well maintained and clean. It takes time to take the elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

xiaoyu

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SOOIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasas

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good. The room was spacious and could easily accommodate five of us. Also, the staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Romain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parfait en famille
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone working is professional and friendly. The location is perfect for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel didn’t have parking for us- as a result we had to park on the street. In the morning we found the bed of the truck had been broken into.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harnek

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025