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Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown

3.5 star property

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Lobby lounge
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Interior entrance
Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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185 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 0C8
  • Place, Elgin Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Parliament Hill
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Rideau Canal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Room with One Bed

Room with One Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(145 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Ottawa

A stay at Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown places you in the heart of Ottawa, within a 15-minute walk of Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from University of Ottawa and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Byward Market Square.

What's nearby

  • Elgin Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Parliament Hill - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rideau Canal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Arts Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Parliament Station - 3 min walk
  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 8 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Queen St Fare - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thali - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown

Hotel with a bar, 9-minute walk to Rideau Canal
Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown offers 148 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Ottawa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 148 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
You can enjoy a meal at ALTCETERA serving the guests of Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 6 meeting rooms available for events.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM on weekdays.
ALTCETERA - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CAD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • ALTCETERA

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • 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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 18 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 30.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CAD 10 to 30 per person
  • Pet fee: CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 30.0 per night

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Alt Ottawa Downtown Ottawa
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Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 649 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nassar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No drinking water in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chun Liu

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and quiet. Friendly staff. It will be better if breakfast offer more variety.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, great location. No parking on site and room was too hot. Comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff friendly. Clean and modern hotel. Comfortable and nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azeemuddin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast check in and the staff was very friendly, prompt and helpful. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Louis, Essex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel, convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Becky

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to a great part of town. Friendly staff and decent sized, quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

M. Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking a little awkward but walking distance to more attractions than there is time for in a short stay. Staff are efficient, knowledgeable, and very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karoly

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Syed Imran

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern rooms, nice decor. Pretty good hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Diya

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! Just wished there was parking at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jenna Mckay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No complaints. Excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice Lucie

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

8/10 Good

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

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