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Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 star property

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Lounge
Creator video
Indoor pool
Terrace/patio
Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa

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1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON, K1N 8S7
  • Place, Rideau Canal
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rogers Centre Ottawa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Parliament Hill
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds (Fairmont Room)

Double Room, 2 Double Beds (Fairmont Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(108 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Fairmont, Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(102 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Fairmont, Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(156 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fairmont Room, 1 Queen Bed, View (Parliament View)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fairmont Room, 1 King Bed, View (Parliament View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(54 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Fairmont Double Room, 2 Double Beds, View (Parliament View)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Parliament View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds (Parliament View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Signature Room,1 King Bed (Parliament or Majors Hill Park View)

Signature Room,1 King Bed (Parliament or Majors Hill Park View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Corner Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Corner Suite, 2 Double Beds

Corner Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 79 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 187 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Corner Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fairmont Gold, Room, 1 King Bed

Fairmont Gold, Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Fairmont Gold, Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Large Fairmont Gold King

Large Fairmont Gold King

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Fairmont Gold, Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Ottawa

With a stay at Fairmont Chateau Laurier, you'll be centrally located in Ottawa, steps from Rideau Canal and 6 minutes by foot from Byward Market Square. .This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Parliament Hill and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from University of Ottawa.

What's nearby

  • Rideau Canal - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rideau Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Byward Market Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Parliament Hill - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Rideau Station - 3 min walk
  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 10 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪JOEY Rideau - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Purdys Chocolatier - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Freshly Squeezed - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and a fitness center
Fairmont Chateau Laurier offers 426 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Ottawa hotel provides wired and wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Microwaves, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 426 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Cable programming provides entertainment, and wired and wireless internet access is available for a surcharge. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy international cuisine at Wilfrid's, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Wilfrid's - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast only.
Zoe's Lounge - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open select days.
La Terrasse - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (CAD 15.76 per day); wired internet (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (CAD 15.76 per night)

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (CAD 67.80 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CAD 42 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • La Terrasse
  • Wilfrid's
  • Zoe's Lounge

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 6 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1912
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 5 to January 16:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 60 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 42 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: CAD 15.76 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: CAD 15.76 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: CAD 15.76 per night (rates may vary)
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: CAD 67.80 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CAD 60 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • In-room microwave fee: CAD 25 per stay

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
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

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Chateau Fairmont Laurier
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Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel
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Fairmont Chateau Laurier Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1883 out of 3006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 583 out of 3006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 311 out of 3006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 3006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 113 out of 3006 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Scot

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

willy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
highly recommend to stay but price is very acceptable vs other nearby hotels. Nice to stay a few days at the 5 stars hotel with a bit of money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Logan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outdated - Poor service.

Concierge was not helpful. We did an early check in with the expectations our bags would be in our room when we got back to the hotel. Even with an early check in, they didn't have our room ready until 5:30pm. They did not bring our bags up to our room. They gave us a room key that did not work. Told them it was out first year wedding anniversary and nothing was mentioned with any of the staff. Pretty basic but at an average hotel, if you mentioned that it was a wedding anniversary you would maybe get a small print out sign on your bed or something.....maybe a congratulations.....old hotel, ridding on their reputation and name, but don't live up to either.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Chateau Laurier was wonderful. Upon learning that my friend and I were celebrating our 50th birthdays and 30 years of friendship, the hotel placed a delicious and thoughtful tray of chocolates and a bottle of wine in our room. Appreciate it so much! We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

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

6/10 Okay

Ailsa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful building and lobby area, very opulent. Fantastic location. But there the great ends. Room although upgraded to Parliament view and King was just ok, a little tired and in need of refreshing. What disappointed the most was the out dated pricing strategy. Extra $70 for forced valet parking, no space in room fridge due to the in room crazy expensive alcohol and cans selection. Extra charges for basics like in room microwave. Felt like budget airline costing, where they try to squeeze as much extra money out of you as they possibly can. I will not be returning until they price appropriately upfront and include complimentary services like other luxury brands now do.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eyad El

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful historic hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Old but very grand hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

VickiLynne

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall service from all staff encountered - check-in, room staff, waitresses & bar staff - excellent friendly and respectful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the property itself but it is SO unfortunate that nearby Byward market is so dirty and has a serious problem with homeless individuals. Relocation of salvation army might help😢
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyle, Brighton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Efficienctly handled checkin and out. Valet service excellent, friendly and courteous. Lost item not located but attempt to do so was nicely handled.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

IULIANA MIHAELA

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

polly

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The common areas as pool and bathrooms are very old
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Vimala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

dennis Michael Beyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel scores on its location and historic ambience, within easy walking to Ottawa’s must see attractions. Breakfast offerings were disappointing for what one would expect at a Fairmont Hotel . The food was served cold on our first morning and because of that we chose to eat elsewhere for the remaining 4 days of our stay. Our room on the first floor was small but comfortable and well serviced by housekeeping. Unfortunately our room was situated above a loading area, and our sleep was disrupted late nights/ early mornings by trucks loading and unloading.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

The aura is worth every penny

Staying at this hotel is a treat. The ambiance, the history, the staff are lovely. It is right in the centre of things, so very convenient. The only negatives are that one needs to wait for the car, wait for the luggage rack. I am fine with taking down my own luggage - everyone is checking out at the same time, there are not enough carts, etc. But it appears that one cannot bring up one's own cart to bring down the luggage, and we had to wait for a porter to be available. The car was another long wait. Staff should tell you to book ahead. The pool is wonderful but there needs to be more chairs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARC ANDRE

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

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025