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The Business Inn

2.5 star property

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Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Living area | 46-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, computer
Front of property
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
$128
$107 nightly
$128 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27

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180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P0L3
  • Place, Elgin Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rideau Canal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Ottawa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Signature Suite, 1 Queen/King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(218 reviews)
  • 712 sq ft
  • 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 | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(125 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(632 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(117 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(150 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 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
(125 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Rogers Centre Ottawa.

What's nearby

  • Elgin Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Rideau Canal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • National Arts Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Ottawa - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Parliament Hill - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

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
  • ‪Elgin Street Diner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bridgehead - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪East India Company - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Business Inn

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Built in 1968
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

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 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 fire extinguisher, 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. 5931 out of 8121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1748 out of 8121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 285 out of 8121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 8121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 8121 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jordan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Give
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Josel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best bang for the buck!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Geela, Iqaluit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the hotel and area
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

rachel

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Félix

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francoise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
What a sweet surprise! Great stay for a weekend to watch the hockey game. Location was amazing. It’s close to restaurants/pubs within walking distance. The canal/Rigaud Center are about 7 mins away by car. Cheap parking lot on the main street which was ten bucks for the day. Mall parking was about 6$/hour. The breakfast was included and it was plentiful with a lot of choices, even take out bags with water and Dad’s cookies/granola bar. There was a lot of variety to choose from, as well as juice, chocolate milk and even a Nespresso coffee machine. The room was clean and had a small kitchen with all the necessities. They have indoor/outdoor parking at an extra cost but well worth it. You can even get extra towels/toiletries if needed. If seeing the hockey game, I highly recommend grabbing the bus at The Leutenant’s Pump which is right around the corner and a skip away. It was a no hassle way to get to and from the arena. Cost 15$ a person and you can get the tickets online. No brainer to not deal with traffic. Staff was very helpful and accommodating. I even got 10$ off for not using housekeeping the first day, just mention it. Obviously the hotel does not have updated rooms/décore but it’s very clean and they have updated some things. I will definitely stay here again. It was a safe, not overly priced place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kseniia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The service was impeccable! Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfy rooms , awesome staff , well equipped , only complaint was the smell of pot in our hallway and in the elevator , was overwhelming at times. The early check in was a blessing , thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Nathalie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Breakfast was plentiful, lots of choice, milk, chocolate milk, juices. The staff were very pleasant. In a nice part of town, I’d highly recommend this place. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room massive and really comfortable! Staff extremely helpful and friendly. Full kitchen and sitting area in our room. Good value!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomassin

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean, beds were super comfy, amazing breakfast with tons of options and friendly staff 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice space with great amenities! Close to the breakfast station and good spot for adventuring in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean fresh room way better services than ten years ago
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was out to a lovely city park. Everyone was invaluable and friendly. The price is the best you will find with a kitchen. It's the first spot I think of to stay in downtown Ottawa. Victoria
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andres

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location in Elgin, walking distance to downtown, the Rideau Canal Skateway or Nature Museum. The building itself is pretty basic with a barebones entrance and parking amenities. Everything else is top notch, though. The rooms were clean, well-stocked (especially if you get a suite with kitchen, etc.) and the breakfast was excellent. For future visitors, a good tip is to know there is a lounge just down the hall from the breakfast room that is cozier and less busy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Super clean room. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
All of the above and then some. It’s really a 1bd. apartment. Even with the parking charge,it was a great deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room. Very quiet in hotel. I was in a corner suite. Couldn’t hear any noise from outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Duane, Markham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, very clean and the receptionist was very courteous
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026