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The Business Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a clock on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.
A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a lamp.
A hotel entrance with a green awning displaying "The Business Inn" and the number "180".
A bar with multiple screens, stools, and a well-stocked bar counter.
A modern kitchen with a white stove, microwave, and refrigerator.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
The current price is $124
$103 nightly
$124 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11

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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
(273 reviews)
  • 712 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden dresser with multiple drawers, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a clock on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.

Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(772 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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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
(149 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a mirror, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(179 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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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
(147 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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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 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from University of Ottawa and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Parliament Hill.

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
  • ‪Cooper's Gastropub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Elgin Street Diner - ‬4 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)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 5942 out of 8110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1715 out of 8110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 296 out of 8110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 8110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 100 out of 8110 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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8/10 Good

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Great breakfast and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel, great location near all kinds of great restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Location is great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was great, the room was nice and the staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the hotel, staff was polite, room was spacious and breakfast was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hot and good breakfast, good location, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good suites and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent all around for family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our family of 5 stayed for 2 nights. Nice big clean room, comfortable beds and a great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place to stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Breakfast was good and it was nice having a full kitchen in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Underground parking. Very helpful staff. Huge and well appointed rooms! Great location! Wonderful breakfast bar!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location to stay while visiting Ottawa. Close to all amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a very comfortable hotel with a great location. The breakfast was exceptional in quantity and quality for the price. We will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff are very helpfull,respectfull Room is very clean and spacious Breakfast variety is very good It is our second stay at the facility Very recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff friendly, clean rooms and the location is excellent. Walking distance to downtown and many restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Half kitchen and spacious room makes this a great choice. I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent short stay. Clean, reasonably priced, great location. We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is a favourite of mine. The rooms have everything you need to feel at home and the provided breakfast is second to none. I stay here every time I’m in Ottawa and I love it every time. Great location also!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was fantastic! Clean, friendly, good food, accessible to everything local!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay for the price point. Breakfast was good also.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and friendly personal!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026