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The Business Inn

2.5 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Pet Executive Ground Floor Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Private kitchen
Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P0L3
  • Elgin Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Rideau Canal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Ottawa City Hall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Ottawa, ON (YRO-Ottawa-Rockcliffe)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

View all photos for Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature Suite, 1 Queen/King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

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

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

View all photos for Two Bed Suite, 2 King/Queen Beds, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

  • Rideau Canal - 7 min walk
  • University of Ottawa - 14 min walk
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 15 min walk
  • Parliament Hill - 17 min walk
  • Byward Market Square - 3 min drive

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. Wrap up your day with a 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 public transport

  • Secured covered self parking on site (surcharge; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • On-site parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • MacLaren's on Elgin

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Bike parking
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Full-sized fridge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Sofa bed

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 46-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels
  • Computer
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • 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 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
The Business Inn Ottawa
The Business Inn Hotel Ottawa

The Business Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5069 out of 7215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1723 out of 7215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 272 out of 7215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 7215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 7215 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

Tynias

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel was great and close to everything. Room is bigger than expected
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room with kitchen. Perfect for family trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xinnian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in downtown Ottawa, which means that it is within walking distance to everything. The suite in the hotel is large and clean. One can order foods directly delivered to one’s room, and the food is exceptional. The bathtub is also very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deeana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Felt just like home thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valentin, Moncton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place. I loved. The staff are very kind and professional. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Very convenient location. Big room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value & very helpful staff
My wife and I stayed with our baby for a one-night stay. Staff were very helpful and allowed us a late checkout and accomodations with our baggage. Suites were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sameerah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In the middle of downtown Ottawa. Close to all amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

stanislaw

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

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 day stay was fantastic. Staff were great, room was just what we needed. Will return.

10/10 Excellent

JingBo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rich breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nadiia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Regi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gorden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly worker
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Massive room! Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick, easy check in. Friendly staff. Nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024