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The Business Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Rideau Canal

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Front of property - evening/night
Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Pet Executive Ground Floor Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 345
AED 409 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Room options

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Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

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 | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop 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 | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

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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Two Bed Suite, 2 King/Queen Beds, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

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

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The price is AED 344
AED 409 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P0L3

What's nearby

  • Ottawa City Hall - 11 min walk - 0.9 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 near Rideau Canal
Close to Rogers Centre Ottawa and University of Ottawa, The Business Inn provides free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, MacLaren's on Elgin, offers lunch, dinner, and light fare. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Concierge services, a computer station, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises, a billiards/pool table, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, overall value, and central location
Room features
All 158 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 46-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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 transportation

  • Secured covered self parking on site (surcharge; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite 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 center
  • Bike parking
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

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

Property 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
The Business Inn Ottawa
The Business Inn Hotel Ottawa

Frequently asked questions

Is The Business Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Business Inn?

Self parking is available for CAD 25 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Business Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Business Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Business Inn located?

Located in Centretown, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Elgin Street and Rideau Canal. University of Ottawa and Rogers Centre Ottawa are also within 1 mi (2 km). UOttawa Station is 10 minutes by foot and Parliament Station is 15 minutes.

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The Business Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5097 out of 7260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1740 out of 7260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 273 out of 7260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 7260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 7260 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

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Norbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for downtown activities, large rooms and decent breakfast options to start your day
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best breakfast options of any hotel Friendly staff, huge rooms, great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and remarkable breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mithun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Clean with all the facilities and breakfast included. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place at a great price. Would stay here anytime I comeback to Ottawa
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Amenities
It is within walk distance to everything we needed, lots of food places everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place..come here often
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay while in Ottawa.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy stay with great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location near the pool bar and good parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here every single time and it’s perfect each stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value - very impressed with the cleanliness of the room. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely look into staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The the friendly, helpful and professional staff gave us a lovely suite. I would recommend this hotel as an amazing place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
breakfast included good area decent hotel for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to enjoy Ottawa
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our number one choice when we stay in Ottawa!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the hotel and the restaurant options around. The hotel is well located, in the city center, which gives access to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great apartment syle hotel. Stayed here 3 times and will again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and comfortable rooms! Great breakfast included!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridgit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The mini suite was very homely and well kept. The complimentary breakfast was good too. I simply enjoyed my stay and will highly recommend to anyone who need a hotel in a nice safe environment.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Godfrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and location. Easy access to city centres and walkable amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the spacious rooms, the room's facilities, and the hotel's ambiance—excellent customer service from the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is clean, and the staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025