The Business Inn

2.5 star property

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Lobby
Front of property
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen
Lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P0L3
  • University of Ottawa
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Parliament Hill
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Byward Market Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

A stay at The Business Inn places you in the heart of Ottawa, within a 15-minute walk of Rideau Canal and University of Ottawa. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Parliament Hill and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Casino du Lac Leamy.

What's nearby

  • National Arts Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Ottawa - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Parliament Hill - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Byward Market Square - 3 min drive - 2.2 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 with free breakfast, a short walk to Rideau Canal
The Business Inn offers 158 accommodations with computers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include sofa beds. 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 158 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with sofa beds. Computers with complimentary wired and wireless internet access are provided to keep you connected, along with 46-inch LCD televisions for entertainment. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features a vending machine and bike parking.
At The Business Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
MacLaren's on Elgin - This sports bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (CAD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • MacLaren's on Elgin

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: CAD 25 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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

The Business Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5138 out of 7295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1729 out of 7295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 278 out of 7295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 7295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 7295 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

8/10 Good

Rupert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good, the only part I don’t like and was disappointed at was the fact that, there was no Netflix, the look like it was from the 1990’s, I couldn’t use the tv as it wasn’t operational, was disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Khairullah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything is perfect except front desk needs to be a little bit more professional
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing major bad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get so much quality for the price it’s quite unbelievable. Very friendly staff too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They changed our room to an upgrade because I did not want a room next to the elevator!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konrad

Very good!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Celine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value for Moneyg
Excellent Huge hotel suite/ condo. Super clean!!! Easy on site parking very friendly and helpful staff. Perfectly located a few blocks away from Parliament Hill, and the By Ward Market
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Habonimana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is well kept and staff were very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yimi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my go-to hotel for business travel in Ottawa. Very grateful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely helpful and attend to our needs well. Also, the suite we were in is the biggest we’ve ever been to. It has a gorgeous view of downtown Ottawa. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the few hotels with smoking available on designated balconies. Not made to feel like a pariah for having a puff without going outside
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was so comfortable, I don't sleep this well at home!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

yildrum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Munira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nnaemeka

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very close to most of my destinations. I liked that
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024