Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown

3.5 star property

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Lobby
Interior entrance
Dining
Room with One Bed
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Explore the area

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185 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 0C8
  • Parliament Hill
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Byward Market Square
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • University of Ottawa
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Room with One Bed

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

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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 eco-certified hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Rogers Centre Ottawa and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from University of Ottawa.

What's nearby

  • Parliament Hill - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Arts Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Byward Market Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Ottawa - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Parliament Station - 4 min walk
  • Ottawa Station - 6 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bridgehead Coffeehouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Queen St Fare - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mulligans Golf Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Robo - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown

Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center
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.

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.

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

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

ALT Hotel Ottawa
ALT Ottawa
Alt Hotel Ottawa
Alt Ottawa Downtown Ottawa
Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown Hotel
Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown Ottawa
Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown Hotel Ottawa

Reviews

Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for downtown business. Unique style and vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Desma, Ajax

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, modern, great service and ideally located.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Venus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel accessibility to restaurants, convenience store, airport, and other attraction such as Parliament Hill, Byward Market, TD Arena is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

irving

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

10/10 Excellent

Hakar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stuff were very respectful and helpful, the hotel was very clean, and good vibe in the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and amenities for an awesome price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Yves

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

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

lea

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

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect as usual
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain, Edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvie

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean François

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Place! WIll stay here again! Love the pool table!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michel

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025