Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a window with a city view.
A swimming pool with blue tiles, a lifeguard chair, and a caution sign.
A modern building with a unique curved roof and multiple domes, surrounded by landscaped gardens and a paved walkway.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering views of the outside.
A rooftop terrace with artificial grass, potted plants, and a cityscape view.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $157
$131 nightly
$157 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1

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235 KING EDWARD AVENUE, Ottawa, ON, K1N 7L8
  • Place, Byward Market Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Ottawa
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Rideau Canal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(211 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Access Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(322 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(76 reviews)
  • City view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ottawa

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Ottawa, a short 9-minute walk from Byward Market Square and 10 minutes by foot from University of Ottawa. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1 km) from National Gallery of Canada and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Parliament Hill.

What's nearby

  • Byward Market Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Ottawa - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rideau Canal - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • National Gallery of Canada - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Parliament Hill - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ottawa Station - 11 min drive
  • Rideau Station - 11 min walk
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chez Lucien - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tomo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brigid's Well - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gyubee Japanese Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La La Noodle - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG offers 182 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Ottawa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. 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 provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 182 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Ottawa? This hotel has 1500 square feet (139 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (CAD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,500 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: CAD 25 per day (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, 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1453 out of 2744 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 798 out of 2744 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 292 out of 2744 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 2744 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 110 out of 2744 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything about this hotel was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, great location,big breakfast. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was lovely, and I had a great time staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay, clean facilities with friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room , professional staff, excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay at holiday as always
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very high ratio quality/price, clean rooms, good breakfast, staff excellent, and walking distance to the market.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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the breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay plus lot of food options for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great breakfast , clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The service at the hotel was excellent. Everyone was friendly and helpful, and Jacqueline especially made our stay enjoyable with her warm and attentive service. We appreciated the great hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable beds and bedding, good hot breakfast and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a great stay at this hotel. It’s very clean and the staff are friendly. The breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room, reasonable breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clean, staff kind and helpful, friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hot breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Helpful staff and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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NICE PLACE RECOMMENDED HIGHLY
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Everything was perfect. The staff, room, breakfast and the pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast was good and plenty of tables...
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay was geared around the 1/2 marathon and all family was there and it was a great family hotel they helped make our stay better the kids loved the pool
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and sizable large rooms with excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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This is a great property, very clean, modern and well kept. The breakfast was pretty good with good options, but was just busy. The staff was very helpful and courteous. Best part is it's about 5-7 minutes away from downtown Ottawa and Bywood market. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026