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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
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Front of property
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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
$128
$107 nightly
$128 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16

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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.)
    ‪19 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
(214 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
(122 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
(592 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
(108 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
(146 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
(120 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 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Byward Market Square.

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
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 10 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Sir John A Pub - ‬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. 5902 out of 8152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1798 out of 8152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 290 out of 8152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 8152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 97 out of 8152 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

paul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meryem

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DORIS

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffs are courteous and the room was tidy and spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

WENDY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everybody was very helpful, staff was very courteous, room was very clean. Carpets were stained, that I didn’t care for. But that was the only thing I didn’t like. Location was great, parking was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tout était parfait. L'unité était vaste et le déjeuner copieux.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mfon

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and clean. Love the kitchenette and was able to prepare my kids meal. Everything was thought of and available. The only thing I miss was a pool because my kids love swimming. Otherwise it was a very enjoyable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff were great and freindly and breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is good, very clean rooms, the attencion of the front desk excelent, the breakfast is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have stayed here many times and the location is great! Rooms are very spacious and for the price you cannot go wrong. One of my favourite hotels to visit when I am in the Ottawa area! I will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly service and clean rooms , was also upgraded to a king room no charge, fee for parking but free charging for electric vehicles
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and lots of space! The staff was very friendl and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay in
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great! Fantastic Breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Layla

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Glad to have found this hotel. Big spacious rooms. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Iqaluit

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were warm, friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our day.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winner

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was super clean and the amenities made my trip easy and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tory

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, a little dated yes but perfect for the price point and amenities, breakfast was plentiful and delicious. I would stay here again 100%.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been going to this Hotel for 11 years. Every time I go for my audiologist specialist appointment I’m 4 hours drive from this Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhupinder, Porvorim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan William

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The layout is a bit confusing and the rooms are rather dated but I won’t stay anywhere else in Ottawa again. The location is perfect, walkable to just about anything you’d wanna do in Ottawa. The staff was all wonderful. One of the best provided breakfasts I’ve ever seen in a hotel. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025