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The Business Inn

2.5 star property
Downtown Ottawa's hidden gem offers a cozy retreat with hearty breakfasts and easy access to urban adventures

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen
Lunch and dinner served
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The Business Inn in Centretown is close to Ottawa's buzz. Guests enjoy continental breakfast at MacLaren's on Elgin, in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour gym. This no-frills spot offers great location and value, ideal for the practical traveler.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Computer station
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds available (surcharge)
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
The current price is CA $141
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18

Room options

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Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(122 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 37 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
(84 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
(99 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
  • 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
(446 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(158 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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
(91 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P0L3

What's nearby

  • Elgin Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 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 International Airport (YOW) - 18 min drive
  • Ottawa Station - 5 min drive
  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 10 min drive
  • Ottawa Fallowfield Station - 16 min drive
  • UOttawa Station - 10 min walk
  • Parliament Station - 15 min walk
  • Rideau Station - 16 min walk

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

The Business Inn offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Rideau Canal and University of Ottawa. After getting a workout at the 24-hour fitness center, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Parliament Hill and Rogers Centre Ottawa are just a 5-minute drive away. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: uOttawa Station is 10 minutes and Parliament Station is 15 minutes.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 158 rooms
    • Arranged over 12 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 19
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

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).
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured covered onsite self parking (CAD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Onsite garage
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Pool table

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1968
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Bicycle parking

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 46-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

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

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • In-room computer
  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

MacLaren's on Elgin - This sports bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: CAD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs CAD 25 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Business Inn
Business Inn Ottawa
Inn Business
Business Hotel Ottawa
The Business Hotel Ottawa
The Business Inn Hotel
The Business Inn Ottawa
The Business Inn Hotel Ottawa

Frequently asked questions

Does The Business Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Business Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Business Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Business Inn?

Yes. Self parking costs CAD 25 per night. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Business Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Business Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino du Lac Leamy (9-min drive) and Rideau Carleton Raceway (18-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Business Inn and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

Are there restaurants at or near The Business Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, MacLaren's on Elgin.

Does The Business Inn have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, a toaster, and cookware.

What's the area around The Business Inn like?

The Business Inn is in Centretown, a short 10-minute walk from uOttawa Station and 7 minutes' walk from Rideau Canal. Travelers say the area is very central and good for sightseeing.

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The Business Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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Kitchen
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with many guests praising its variety, quality, and generous portions. (779 reviews)
  • The property offers a wide variety of dining options and a complimentary breakfast with many choices. (97 reviews)
  • Internet and WiFi service was fast and reliable. (10 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Nice hotel with suites in the center of the city.
1-night trip

10/10

Great location and price and breakfast had lots of decent options. Would stay here again.
5-night trip

10/10

Best place and great staff and great breakfast
1-night trip

10/10

We always try to stay here, rooms are clean and modern, breakfast is plentiful with various hot breakfast sandwiches, right near a couple nice pubs and easy access for uber pickups, parking is tight but doable
1-night trip

8/10

Great location Good hotel Clean Thank you
4-night trip

10/10

Excellent choice for families. We were very satisfied.
2-night trip

10/10

Great location and excellent service.
3-night trip

10/10

Great hotel! Excellent location close to the parliament and ByWard market. Rooms are well equipped. Very clean.
1-night trip

8/10

Friendly staff and room is clean
1-night trip

6/10

Very convenient location. It's waiting walking distance to major points of interest. Will stay again.
3-night trip

10/10

Right in the heart of the city.
4-night trip

10/10

Great location, reasonable price, large room, helpful staff, will stay here again in the future.
3-night trip

10/10

It was definitely worth the money and good location
2-night trip

10/10

Very spacious and comfortable rooms. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is an added bonus and the bag with water and biscuits to take away is a nice touch.
3-night trip

10/10

The room is very big with beds and whole set of kitchen stuff like oven, pans, bowls, forks etc. And the location is very convenient that close to restaurant , markets and museums . Highly recommend!
1-night trip

10/10

Great hotel. Excellent staff. Very good breakfast
2-night trip

10/10

Friendly and professional staff, large and clean room with full compliment of equipment and devices to make the stay pleasurable. Close to many restaurants and cultural activities. Great breakfast selection, with complimentary take-away snack bags topped off the stay.
1-night trip

10/10

My stay was pleasant as always. Close to all activities. Staff are very helpful and friendly and professional. They also have laundry room available to all customers and nice self serve breakfast with many options. All in all a very comfortable stay.
4-night trip

8/10

Great desk staff and very conveniently equipped, if dated, rooms and structure. Breakfast is basic, but sufficient, although it could do with fewer disposables and better ease of sorting all the waste and recyclables.
1-night trip

10/10

What we really liked and appreciated was the breakfast. It had a good variety of options and they even have to go bags with a bottle of water, a granola bar and an oatmeal cookie. Even with our very early checkout we were still able to grab on the go since the sandwiches was already in a to go container.
2-night trip

10/10

The rooms have evreything you need
1-night trip

10/10

I live staying at yhis hotel. The rooms are suites with kitchenettes, in the heart of Ottawa, for a very good price. The stay is quick at the desk and the hotel is clean.
1-night trip

10/10

Very present and generous bf , clean and good values,
2-night trip

10/10

Loved this little hotel. Friendly staff. Great breakfast options, just know there is a second room for seating on the 3rd floor level. Dated but very comfortable. Loved the kitchenette, has all you need.
1-night trip

10/10

Great
3-night trip