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The Business Inn

2.5 star property
Unwind after a long day in our inviting atmosphere. Fuel up for adventure with a delicious breakfast and explore all that downtown has to offer.

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Pet Executive Ground Floor Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Private kitchen
Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
  • 712 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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The price is CA $137
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P0L3

What's nearby

  • Rideau Canal - 7 min walk
  • University of Ottawa - 14 min walk
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 15 min walk
  • Parliament Hill - 17 min walk
  • Byward Market Square - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Ottawa Station - 5 min drive
  • UOttawa Station - 10 min walk
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elgin Street Diner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zak's Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cooper's Gastropub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bridgehead Coffeehouse - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Business Inn

Hotel near University of Ottawa
Located close to Byward Market Square, The Business Inn provides free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, MacLaren's on Elgin, offers lunch, dinner, and light fare. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • A billiards/pool table, multilingual staff, and laundry services
  • A vending machine, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, overall value, and central location
Room features
All 158 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 46-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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 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 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
  • 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 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
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • 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
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 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Business Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Business Inn?

As of Jan 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Business Inn on Feb 3, 2025 start from CA $119.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Business Inn?

Self parking is available for CAD 25 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Business Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Business Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Business Inn located?

Located in Centretown, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Elgin Street and University of Ottawa. Parliament Hill and Byward Market Square are also within 1 mi (2 km). UOttawa Station is 10 minutes by foot and Parliament Station is 15 minutes.

The Business Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4998 out of 7113 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1699 out of 7113 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 267 out of 7113 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 7113 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 7113 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

dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. The suite had everything you needed. Breakfast was amazing...there was also food you could take for lunch. Restaurants were near by. Great area to walk around. Planned on just staying one night...ended up staying for three. THANK YOU
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Erwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balconies with ashtray. Smokers not treated like pariahs
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ctaig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice, hotel is in a very convenient walkable area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is helpful and kind
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay. Wonderful helpful staff. Clean and large rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a really nice stay, make sure to pay the little extra
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free breakfast, clean room, nice bed, name brand soap, indoor parking, extras in room such as dyson fan, sounds machine, lots of drawers, nice staff, everything you need at a decent price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Naveen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I had an awful experience at this location, the air conditioning was noisy and couldn’t sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love that the room, the very simplest of rooms, had a nice set up with couch, kitchenette and classy bed. If felt like a mini home and that home was new and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, the rooms are self-contained. It makes it convenient to make one's meal; which saves money. Good place to call home when away from home!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect for our purposes. We enjoyed a lovely dinner in the Byward Market which was a very pleasant walk and distance. We were able to detour past the front of the parliament buildings on the way back. The only minor issue that I had was that the shower was not very warm when I used it at about 6am. (I had to be somewhere early that morning). My husband used the shower after 7:30am and it was fine. (Perhaps pipes close to outside wall? Ottawa is cold that early in the morning..). Thank you for a lovely stay. It will be our go-to hotel for any further trips to Ottawa. Your staff are lovely btw. Many thanks for their kindness.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Augustine

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. My wife and daughter enjoyed their stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Khairullah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything is perfect except front desk needs to be a little bit more professional
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing major bad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get so much quality for the price it’s quite unbelievable. Very friendly staff too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They changed our room to an upgrade because I did not want a room next to the elevator!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konrad

Very good!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Celine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is well kept and staff were very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my go-to hotel for business travel in Ottawa. Very grateful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely helpful and attend to our needs well. Also, the suite we were in is the biggest we’ve ever been to. It has a gorgeous view of downtown Ottawa. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Spacious Rooms & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.5