DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Lobby
Fitness facility
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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33 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON, K1N 9M7
  • Place, University of Ottawa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rideau Canal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Byward Market Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 4

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior 2 Double Beds, 269Ft, 25M, Modern And Comfortable For 4 People

  • Sleeps 4

Executive 1 King Bed, 431Ft, 40M, Up To 4 People, Pullout Sofa, Enhanced Room Amenities

  • Sleeps 4

1Kg Mobility/ Hearing Acess Ri Shwr Studio

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed With Sofabed

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Ottawa

With a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Ottawa, steps from University of Ottawa and 4 minutes by foot from Rideau Canal. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Byward Market Square and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Parliament Hill.

What's nearby

  • Rideau Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Ottawa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rideau Canal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Byward Market Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Rideau Station - 3 min walk
  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 5 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dining Hall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Highlander Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Purdys Chocolatier - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Poulet Rouge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bridgehead - ‬4 min walk

About this property

DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown

Hotel with an indoor pool, steps from University of Ottawa
DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown offers 283 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Beds feature down comforters. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Ottawa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 283 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an indoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy international cuisine at The Albion Rooms, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Ottawa? This hotel has 1744 square feet (162 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Albion Rooms - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CAD 28 for adults and CAD 14 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Albion Rooms

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 1,744 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lift
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1988
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • 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

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • 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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the 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 50 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CAD 28 for adults and CAD 14 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: CAD 33
  • Pet fee: CAD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
The onsite parking lot is managed by a third party.

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Novotel Ottawa
Novotel Hotel Ottawa
Novotel Ottawa
Novotel Ottawa Hotel
Ottawa Hotel Novotel
Ottawa Novotel
Ottawa Novotel Hotel
Accor Ottawa
Novotel Ottawa Hotel Ottawa
Novotel Ottawa City Centre Hotel
Novotel Ottawa City Centre
Doubletree By Hilton Ottawa
DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown Ottawa
DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown Hotel Ottawa

DoubleTree by Hilton Ottawa Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1179 out of 2153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 575 out of 2153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 209 out of 2153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 2153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 95 out of 2153 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Check in had issues and for no reason other than the staff was not sure what he was doing.

10/10 Excellent

Lorne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check in to Check out at this Hotel were superb. The staff and services were excellent. The room was pretty good. The pool was excellent. I enjoyed every moment in this hotel. This was my first time staying at a Double Tree by Hilton and it was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in took longer than expected. Hotel rooms are definitely not ‘sound proof’ as advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Nupi

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josiah

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

6/10 Okay

XINHAO

Travelled with family and small children
Breakfast is okay.service was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

KIM

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Eun-hye

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean with great service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean. Staff were courteous and friendly. Located across shopping mall and many restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. One of the 2 treadmills did not work, and the door to the gym would not open, had to call staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAZVAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mara-Jade

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was fantastic, room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Value for price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a good hotel, let down by the breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elevators not working properly. TVs not working properly loud Noisy party in lobby clearly drinking in red solo cups. Noise from customers and their kids in hallways late at night. Walking to restaurants in had run ins with hookers drug dealer’s homeless people
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Saira

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025