The Business Inn

2.5 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace
Pet Executive Ground Floor Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Lobby
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P0L3
  • Elgin Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Rideau Canal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Ottawa City Hall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Ottawa, ON (YRO-Ottawa-Rockcliffe)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Business Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Rideau Canal
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, self parking and concierge services.
The Business Inn offers 158 accommodations with computers and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes sofa beds. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 46-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at The Business Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rideau Canal. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a 24-hour gym are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, comfy beds, overall comfort and spaciousness
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Rideau Canal and Rideau Centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site. A 24-hour fitness centre, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Business Inn. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Ottawa hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
MacLaren's on Elgin – This sports bar serves lunch, dinner and light fare.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 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
  • In-room sofa bed
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Sofa bed

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
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property's underground parking has a maximum vehicle height limit of 6.2 feet (1.87 metres).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self-parking fee: CAD 25 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a security system and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Business Inn
Business Inn Ottawa
Inn Business
Business Hotel Ottawa
The Business Hotel Ottawa
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The Business Inn Hotel Ottawa

The Business Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5024 out of 7152 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1708 out of 7152 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 270 out of 7152 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 7152 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 7152 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it
Clean room very comfy bed, great location! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nezha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Positives - Good hotel to stay. Very friendly and helpful staff, good hot breakfast, good room size, room had computer and printer, clean room, good location. Negatives - no Netflix, not smart TV, bathroom on the smaller side, hotel lobby is very small
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is great. It’s clean, great location and hotel perks I’ve not seen like credit for not using housekeeping on weekends or free laundry. Plus you’re right in the middle of a strip of restaurants, bars, and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Komalpreet

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel provided a $10 refund for every day that you did not require housecleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minjeong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daramola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marixie Anna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Front Desk service, very clean, huge rooms that are like mini-apartments, provides Dyson products, full kitchen, free laundry. Our favorite place to stay when in Ottawa for business. Excellent complimentary breakfast. Feels safe and location walking distance to Parliament Hill, Rideau Centre, Market etc.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Cozy love it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sumanth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Feras

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed for four nights, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. very nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yevhenii, Halifax

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at the hotel! Everything exceeded my expectations. The room was spacious and equipped with plenty of amenities that enhanced my experience. It was meticulously clean, with no issues during my stay. Breakfast was included, and the food was truly delicious! Special thanks to the Front Desk staff. Albert (I believe he’s from Eastern Europe) made my check-in smooth and enjoyable, even arranging to store my luggage as we arrived early. I’d also like to commend Peter, who was incredibly pleasant and easy to communicate with. He handled all my questions and concerns with exceptional care! The hotel is conveniently located within a 20-minute walk of downtown, with grocery stores, a pharmacy, and restaurants just around the corner. Overall, it’s unbeatable value for money! I’m looking forward to staying here again on my future visits to Ottawa and will be recommending the property to my friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zinuchi

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a good experience in your hotel it’s so clean and comfortable! Breakfast is great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ming

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fedler

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room so spacious and location very incredible close to everything staff great housekeeping flawless will def coming back
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mohamed, Burlington

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel for the price paid
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

OPEYEMI

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
satisfactory
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olorunsola

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience and simplicity
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Véronique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is situated In a really good location. Everything is walkable from there. The parking is safe and accessible. It is really calm, clean, and the staff is really friendly! A great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Minh Quan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles, kingston

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024