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The Business Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Rideau Canal

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Lunch and dinner served
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen
Lobby
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen

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
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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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46-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, computer

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
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P0L3

What's nearby

  • National Arts Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Ottawa - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Parliament Hill - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Byward Market Square - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

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 Rideau Canal
Close to Rogers Centre Ottawa and University of Ottawa, 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
  • An elevator, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a billiards/pool table
  • 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

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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
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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
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

MONETIZATION_ON

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 smoke detector, 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 Apr 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Business Inn on Apr 16, 2025 start from CA $118.49, 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 10-minute walk of Elgin Street and Rideau Canal. University of Ottawa and Rogers Centre Ottawa are also within 1 mi (2 km). UOttawa Station is 10 minutes by foot and Parliament Station is 15 minutes.

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The Business Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5135 out of 7291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1729 out of 7291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 277 out of 7291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 7291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 7291 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

Brad

Always a great time at The Business Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jianya

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kala

Good place for the price Big rooms and free breakfast Stayed in multiple occasions
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

It is near very good restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

vincent

Very good value for money Amazingly good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Temur

Excellent place for short and long stay in downtown Ottawa
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laith

Awesome service and staff, clean, reasonably prices and lots of restaurants close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

We enjoyed our stay and location of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn Kennedy

Rooms are clean and free breakfast is a plus
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Goretti

Great Stay! Amazing location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Thank you for a great stay. I will definitely stay here on future visits to Ottawa.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

oizamisi

Beautiful place and staffed. Facility is all inclusive and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alvin

every nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Perfect location.

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Great staff and very clean. The included breakfast with the room was very complete and great options
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamesee

I had a pleasant stay and thank you for the hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

The front staff were excellent and accommodating and the renovated rooms were extremely nice. I would stay here again when I return to Ottawa
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiziana

Excellent customer service, nice and spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Excellent hotel with very accommodating staff. Great breakfast. Would definitely stay there again when in Ottawa.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Generally great and free breakfast was nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Had a great stay. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riad

Great location very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney s

Great staff great room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arti

The rooms are very clean. The facilities are very good. I would recommend all to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025