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The Business Inn

2.5 star property

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Lunch and dinner served
Lobby
Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen

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180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P0L3
  • Place, University of Ottawa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Byward Market Square
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Parliament Hill
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(193 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(116 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(525 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(92 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(135 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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46-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, computer

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(109 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Ottawa

A stay at The Business Inn places you in the heart of Ottawa, within a 15-minute walk of Rideau Canal and University of Ottawa. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Parliament Hill and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Byward Market Square.

What's nearby

  • Elgin Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Ottawa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Byward Market Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Parliament Hill - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Ottawa Station - 5 min drive
  • UOttawa Station - 10 min walk
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lieutenant's Pump - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sir John A Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zak's Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪East India Company - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Business Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, 7-minute walk to Rideau Canal
The Business Inn offers 158 accommodations with computers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 46-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 158 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Computers with complimentary wired and wireless internet access are provided to keep you connected, along with 46-inch LCD televisions for entertainment. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features a vending machine and bike parking.
At The Business Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
MacLaren's on Elgin - This sports bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (CAD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • MacLaren's on Elgin

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Built in 1968
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 46-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Computer

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • 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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

The Business Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5726 out of 8044 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1860 out of 8044 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 291 out of 8044 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 8044 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 97 out of 8044 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

Carol ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room with everything you could possibly need, staff was friendly, love the no housekeeping option to save $10. Breakfast was plentiful . Also love the big balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We had a great stay at the Business Inn. The rooms are a little dated but the room has all the amenities you could need. The included breakfast is also a great way to start the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location. Reasonable price compared to others in the area. A/C was great in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michel-Charles

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rémi

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

Séjour remarquable

Il y a plein de petites attentions dans la chambre pour faire de votre séjour un séjour de qualité. Pour les véhicules électriques, il y a un stationnement avec un multitude de borne de recharge niveau 2. Je recommande fortement, c’était notre 2e séjour et toujours aussi satisfait.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was fantastic — clean and comfortable rooms with great amenities, friendly and helpful staff, and a hearty breakfast each morning. The location is ideal for exploring downtown Ottawa, with major attractions in walking disance. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fahim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lizanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older, clean hotel. Layout is extremely strange: particularly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

cindy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we checked in, the lady that helped us was very helpful and knowing how to get around town. The room was great. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, spacious rooms, easily walkable location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was located in a good area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ngoc Lam Quynh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love how everything is organized and processed. The staff were helpful, quick and supportive. Everything is in walking distance and the area is safe too which is a big plus for me. Bed is not really great but it’s okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julius

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bravo! Parfait! We’re happy to stay here. But hopefully the deposit fee is return after the check-out or checking the room and not waiting for 5 business days.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean

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

10/10 Excellent

Yashraj

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa, Richmond Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy my stay here. I got an upgrade this time! Great breakfast provided. I’ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ismail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food very good good service very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoly

Travelled with family and small children
Very good service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

nadira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like it was clean, breakfast was very good. Lots of restaurants around the area aswell it was walking distances to places that i wantes to see..I would definitely recommend this hotel to my friends and family ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely to be able to walk to most areas for the downtown experience. Staff were lovely and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room for a good price near of everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in the heart of Ottawa
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Avnika

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time with family. Amazing location, all dining options are walkable from the hotel. Though parking fees is bit more, it should be provided free of cost for residents.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadeen

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