Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 star property

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Lounge
Indoor pool
Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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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, Byward Market Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, 2 Double Beds (Fairmont Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(120 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Fairmont, Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(113 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Fairmont, Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(202 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Parliament View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds (Parliament View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Corner Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Corner Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 187 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Corner Suite, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Fairmont Gold, Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Fairmont Gold, Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Large Fairmont Gold King

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Fairmont Gold, Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 3 minutes by foot from Rogers Centre Ottawa. .This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Byward Market Square and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Parliament Hill.

What's nearby

  • Rideau Canal - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Elgin Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪DAVIDsTEA - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Shore Club - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

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, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. 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 espresso makers. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 42-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. 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 complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy international cuisine at Akira Back, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. 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.
Akira Back - 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.
Cafe Laurier - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (CAD 67.80 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Akira Back
  • Cafe Laurier
  • La Terrasse
  • 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
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Late-night 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

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
Food and water bowls are available

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
  • 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 Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2169 out of 3400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 650 out of 3400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 340 out of 3400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 123 out of 3400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 118 out of 3400 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with great service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Foroogh

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel building is stunning . Staff are absolutely wonderful but manager was difficult to deal with. Perfect walkable location. Room amenities were ok not but not as nice as Fairmont Banff. The gold room curtains were not aesthetically pleasing. Standard rooms were on par with Gold. Very slow and ultimately faulty check-in due to broken IT system. I had booked for 5 nights in a standard room through Expedia. During checks in , I asked if a gold room was available for a paid upgrade. I was told a gold room was available for 3 nights only but they had some IT issues after a long wait they said it was available for all 5 nights and asked me to go to Gold desk to check in - which I did. However , on the 3rd day I had many calls when I was in a conference asking why I had not checked out and ultimately that they had sent a staff to pack my belongings and keep them at the concierge which was quite shocking . I had to go back to original room to make sure nothing had been left behind and go through my staff to make sure nothing was lost . I had planned to do some site seeing which I had to cancel due to this matter. I found dealing with David difficult as he kept asking the name and appearance of staff who did the check-in. All other staff were absolutely wonderful. I personally believe the issue arose from their broken IT system rather than staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff were great, the location terrific, the bar very cool. Little disappointed in breakfast, not the service though just the meal.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Nadège

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very cold
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ambiance, helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Akela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed our stay. Staff were all friendly and helpful. I was celebrating my birthday while there and mentioned this to the Concierge in passing. Was pleasantly surprised that complimentary treats were sent up to our room on both days of our stay. The only negative experience was that checkin was a bit slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

James Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, only one chair though and the bathroom was small.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious with our two young kids! Restaurant service was amazing! Both breakfast and dinner!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mansoureh, Thunder Bay

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was good except food
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, very clean. Great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zahra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great except the valet service was so slow
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel rooms definitely need an update ......not overly nice for a hotel that is supposed to be one of the finest in Ottawa .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gordon

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carrick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Zainab

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They didn’t give us the connecting rooms that we asked with kids. The valet service is HORRIBLE made us wait 1 hour to bring our car and we missed the event that we were supposed to go to. They charge 60 plus tax for this awful valet service. Worse Fairmont we stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and room are amazing. Parking was unfortunately not available!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick business trip to Ottawa. Was great to have such a cozy and well appointed home base with the most amazing location and views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carlin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kiarash

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Great staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026