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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
A hotel entrance with a green awning displaying "The Business Inn" and the number "180".
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, full-size fridge, microwave, oven
A bar with multiple screens, stools, and a well-stocked bar counter.
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
  • Parking available
The current price is $134
$112 nightly
$134 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 26 - Jul 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

View all photos for Signature Suite, 1 Queen/King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(244 reviews)
  • 712 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(145 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(720 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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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
(165 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a coffee table, and a couch.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(142 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 National Arts Centre. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Rideau Centre and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from University of Ottawa.

What's nearby

  • Elgin Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Rideau Canal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ottawa City Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Arts Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Ottawa - 8 min walk - 0.5 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
  • ‪Johnny Farina Restaurant - ‬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. Open daily.

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. 6056 out of 8212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1710 out of 8212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 287 out of 8212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 8212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 100 out of 8212 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ibukun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast & great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Parisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

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Amazing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed with our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Efosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, fantastic staff and great value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, huge room and very comfy beds. Convenient locale. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was friendly, a lot of options for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay. Good location lots of dining option in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge clean rooms with everything you need for a comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Palluq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the room, laundry, breakfast and staff was wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy check in and very nice staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities, good breakfast, clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay - as always
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast (although crowded on Saturday), perfect mattresses, and lots of pillows made our stay memorable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann-Lory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hôtel! Was really well situated and we were able to walk to every destination!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here before, always love how friendly the staff is and how clean the property is. Will be staying here again my next trip down to Ottawa
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation is extremely clean and the location is very convenient too downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at Business Inn. Staff were friendly and the rooms spacious.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply always a great stay at the Business Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Blossom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and complete amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Amenities
Good friendly service, awesome choices for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nataliia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, everything is nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only used the room and breakfast and both were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026