Name: Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown
Address: 185 Slater Street Ottawa, Byward Market - Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, CA
Price range: $140–$329 per night
Rating: 8.78

What guests think

At Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown, travellers consistently highlight very clean, modern spaces, friendly staff, and a central, walkable location near Parliament, while noting a recurring drawback: the lack of on-site parking.

Rooms are contemporary and generally comfortable, though several guests mention small footprints, minimal storage, and privacy issues from bathroom doors or shower glass. The lobby bar and cafe get praise for coffee and drinks, but on-site food is limited and breakfast selection is modest. Some also note the surrounding blocks can feel a bit seedy despite the convenient walkability. Expect a stylish, efficient downtown stay best suited to travellers exploring on foot.

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Facilities

Lobby spaces with a bar/cafe and a pool table draw positive comments. There is no on-site parking; guests use nearby public garages, which some find awkward or expensive.

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Sharon

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Elevator needed a room card to work giving some extra security. Great coffee bar on site with comfortable tables and seating. No parking onsite but conveniently located across the street.

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Laura

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great Place! WIll stay here again! Love the pool table!

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Laurence

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service. Belle ambiance. Bar/resto/dépanneur très pratique!

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Caitlin

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful stay. The lobby bar had a wonderful selection of food and drinks.

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Pierre

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bar et café sur place. Bien situé. Personnel attentionné.

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Alexander

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

6-night stay for work. 15-minute walk to Shaw Conference Centre. Friendly staff. Cool bar / cafe area to hang out in next to reception. Room was great - spacious, comfy and clean. Good shower. Gym was a little on the smaller side but had the basics and towels. Great ramen restaurant around the corner.

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Mary

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great stay! From the staff at the reception who were very helpful and took the time to answer a few questions for us. I called a day in advance to see if we could have an early check-in and they said they would do their best and they indeed did so! The rooms are spacious, with plenty of nice towels, coffee and tea makers were provided in room. The mattresses were excellent as were the pillows and bedsheets were impeccably clean, like brand new. Best sleep experience in a hotel in a long while! Also a very nice bar area and lounge downstairs. Really good vibe all around! Thank you so much. I have no hesitation in highly recommending this hotel!

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Glenn

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for eashy walking to all of downtown Ottawa's sites. Lacking of on-site parking initially seemed like a drawback but the underground lot nearby was safe and secure and we didn't need our vehicle for the time we were there.

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Curtis

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Ottawa Alt Hotel is a good Hotel. It is clean, staff are friendly and attentive. Limited options for dining at the Hotel and it is designed for travellers on the go. Close to the OC Transpo train station which is nice. No amenities like a Pool or Hot tub/Gym. The area is not great if you bring a car. Limited and very expensive parking within a block to two blocks. It would

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Remai

Jan 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel Alt was very nice and inviting. The only downside was no hotel parking. I had to use the parking garage across the street but had to gain access from one street over. It wasn't perfect but at least it was close by.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a strong point across reviews, with many calling rooms and common areas very clean. A few report isolated issues such as stained carpet, musty hallways, or missed housekeeping.

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Adriana

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Large and comfortable room, unfortunately the carpet between the two beds smelled like urine.

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Natalia

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great experience. Very clean and renovated rooms

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Ken

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were excellent. Most of the property with the exception of the bathroom door and window sill was exceptional

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Judy

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was spotless, friendly staff.

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Richard

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Recently spent a week-end in Ottawa for the tulip festival and we all stayed at Alt Hotel. We chose this property as we have had very good experiences at the Alt located in Montreal, and this location did not disappoint! The location was quite good as it was a close walk to Parliament, restaurants, etc... The hotel staff was excellent...very friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The property was extremely clean and well-maintained and the lobby had many places to gather (tables, chairs, etc..). In fact, we purchased brunch from a local Scone Witch on Sunday and brought back the food which we enjoyed seated around a nice dining table. The hotel has a coffee bar and the coffee was quite good (expresso drinks, etc...). Our particular room had 2 queen beds, a spacious bathroom with a generous amount of clean towels, and was very spacious and quiet. Bed was also comfortable; although, the bed cover was quite hot and heavy (wish they had the option of a light blanket as it was warm outside). Next time, I will request a different blanket for sleeping. One of the other couples in our party had a smaller room, which has that odd glass wall between the bathroom and bedroom, which makes it difficult if one person is an early riser and wants to shower early while not waking their partner. The front desk informed us that they will hang a curtain of sorts to block the glass, if requested (good to know for next time). This is a good value for the price and we would return.

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Frank

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A modern and funky vibe. Very pleasant and accommodating staff. Clean rooms.

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Jagdeep

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Service, Parking , should have lockers in rooms, Furniture was dirty.

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Luke

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Easy checkin/out. Friendly staff.

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ross

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean

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Amy

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Superb staff and well maintained facilities. Quality experience! Thank you @Alt Ottawa

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Rooms

Rooms are modern and generally comfortable. Several mention small footprints, limited storage, bathroom privacy issues, and the lack of a mini-fridge; a few also missed an in-room safe.

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Saundra

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Limited storage space for luggage and clothing. No shelves in the shower for personal items. No proper lighting- either too bright or not enough light. Parking is farther than expected.

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Shelly

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious, clean and very nice!

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John

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Small room but compact and nicely designed. Felt cozy

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Ezekiel-Nicholas

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms need to have a fridge in them.

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douglas

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Place was nice but quirky room interior with see through shower into the room and bathroom door that allowed you to see into the toilet and shower when closed. but other then that it was good

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Raffi

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel was a pleasant surprise. The rooms are small but use the limited space very well like European hotels. Soundproofing was mostly working except at the door. Loud neighbours will still be a problem. We lucked out and only had a noisy neighbour for one of the nights. The only other problem was the hair dryer didn’t work. Everything else was great. Would stay again.

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Mary

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great stay! From the staff at the reception who were very helpful and took the time to answer a few questions for us. I called a day in advance to see if we could have an early check-in and they said they would do their best and they indeed did so! The rooms are spacious, with plenty of nice towels, coffee and tea makers were provided in room. The mattresses were excellent as were the pillows and bedsheets were impeccably clean, like brand new. Best sleep experience in a hotel in a long while! Also a very nice bar area and lounge downstairs. Really good vibe all around! Thank you so much. I have no hesitation in highly recommending this hotel!

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ANNETTE

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Modern architecture with exposed concrete in ceilings and columns make the building quiet. Comfortable firm bed and big pillows. Interesting room layout with a frosted glass window between the shower and the bedroom. Nice bench to hold a suitcase. Reasonable price for downtown area. Wifi works fine and plenty of hot water. Tim Horton on the same block-- I didn't get the pricey breakfast in the hotel.

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ANNETTE

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

plenty of charging outlets, interesting room layout--the shower has a frosted glass panel into the bedroom. concrete ceilings and wall columns, very quiet room. Helpful staff.

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Shawn

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Parking was not at the hotel site, but the property did recommend nearby parking, a reasonable walking distance in the nice weather. Hotel staff were very professional, knowledgeable and helpful. The room did not have a fridge nor a safe, which would have been convenient. The room was modern and very clean, with a very comfortable bed.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, helpful, and efficient, with smooth check-in and staff accommodating requests. Some guests noted lapses or unhelpful responses, particularly around parking or specific requests.

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Graham

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff. Helpful virtual check-in. Good location. Very comfortable

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Scott

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel itself is great—excellent location, clean and spacious rooms, comfy beds, no complaints there. The only real issue was anything parking-related. I couldn’t even stop out front to unload luggage without parking enforcement getting involved. When we asked about parking, the front desk gave a vague answer that led us to a lot charging $47 a night. I'm not even that frustrated about the cost. It's more the lack of ownership and clear direction from the front desk over this clear deficiency that was disappointing. It’s a small thing, but it really affects the arrival and departure experience.

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Adeline

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

*Molded ceiling in the room. * hair on the pillow case * Sticky floor in the washroom Front desk staff customer services was very poor: it wasn't busy at all. Only other guest and myself were in line. It was around 5pm. First: we were charged the deposit twice. Staff said that the system was showing error...,when I checked my bank account, it showed that the card went through and have been charged twice,so, I asked for clarifications if their machine was malfunctioning and showed her two pending transactions on my account. However, she did not seem to care about my question.. she just brushed me off angrily " said your money will be returned when you check out". 2. She handed me the keys to the room, told me the room number and and said enjoy your stay! I hoped,the least, she would have directed me atleast on how to get to the room as the building elevators are in a hidden corners...which might be hard to find for someone who is tired after a long day of traveling. I would not stay in this hotel again.

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Natasha

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I loved my stay at the Alt!! The staff couldn’t have been more friendly or helpful! They always greeted us with a smile and were quick to help with anything we needed or asked. The hotel is clean and comfortable and I love its focus on eco friendliness. It was a quick and easy walk to so many tourist highlights such as Parliament, Rideau Centre mall, and Byward Market. I will be back!

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Adriaan

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The reception staff were excellent

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Peter

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was slow due to under staffing. Yet for the price and location, I’d suggest this hotel in central Ottawa.

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Kristen

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very attentive staff that made sure our requests (room floor, quiet location, etc) were accommodated. Noon check-out is also a big plus.

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Mary

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great stay! From the staff at the reception who were very helpful and took the time to answer a few questions for us. I called a day in advance to see if we could have an early check-in and they said they would do their best and they indeed did so! The rooms are spacious, with plenty of nice towels, coffee and tea makers were provided in room. The mattresses were excellent as were the pillows and bedsheets were impeccably clean, like brand new. Best sleep experience in a hotel in a long while! Also a very nice bar area and lounge downstairs. Really good vibe all around! Thank you so much. I have no hesitation in highly recommending this hotel!

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Amy

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Superb staff and well maintained facilities. Quality experience! Thank you @Alt Ottawa

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Kelly

Apr 9, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

On the positive side, the property was unique in it's styling. I was disappointed with basic service. I requested a wake up call - I was there for 3 nights and never did get a wake up call. There was limited food available on site so I needed to leave the property for meals. I wanted a tea and they provided a kettle that didn't work.

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Location

Central downtown and walkable to Parliament Hill, ByWard Market, and major venues, making it convenient for sightseeing and business. Some guests felt the surrounding blocks were a bit seedy.

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cecilia

Nov 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s centrally located near downtown main attractions. We really enjoyed our stay. Cecilia and Don

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Gordon

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Alt hotel is a very nice hotel, I've been there a number of times. Clean stylish rooms, friendly helpful staff, good internet for working from room. No complainnts about the hotel. I will note that Bank St and downtown Ottawa in general is becoming very seedy. My experience has more been that it's depressing than dangerous/violent but lots of homelessness, urine-soaked sidewalks, drug addictions, people with drug/mental illlness issues screaming at each other etc etc. Sad that the nation's capitol has gone in this direction just steps away from the Parliament buildings.

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joanne

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Easy walk to the NAC and plenty of restaurants around.

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Mylene

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lots of homeless people around the hotel and no parking available. I had to parc at the neighbouring Arc hotel which felt unsafe at night, alone with my kids.

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Ana

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very convenient location, just a 7 mins walk to Parlament Hill and 1 subway station to the byward market.

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Roberto

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy access and close to main attractions

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jack

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and friendly staff. Rooms were clean and ready on time. You can walk to anywhere in downtown. Cool cafe for coffee and breakfast. Nice vibe

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André

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Près du parlement et du marché public

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harry

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice hotel but in a dingy part of town.

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Glenn

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for eashy walking to all of downtown Ottawa's sites. Lacking of on-site parking initially seemed like a drawback but the underground lot nearby was safe and secure and we didn't need our vehicle for the time we were there.

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Dining

The lobby bar/cafe is appreciated for coffee and drinks. On-site food is limited, with modest breakfast variety and no full restaurant or room service.

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Kathryn

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cool hotel bar area really sets the vibe of the hotel. Excellent staff. Modern room designs. The only thing missing was a mini fridge in the room which would have been convinient.

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Ernst

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Frühstück (im Foyer/Bar, als Extra) nicht empfehlenswert.

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Laurence

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service. Belle ambiance. Bar/resto/dépanneur très pratique!

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Caitlin

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful stay. The lobby bar had a wonderful selection of food and drinks.

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Jo-Ann

Jun 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, attractive,modern hotel in a great location. We were within walking distance of shopping, the Shaw centre, the byward market, some of the the museums as well as dining options. The room we had was 2 queens. It was a good size for 4 of us. The bathroom is large. Staff are friendly and helpful. A bar/restaurant is next to the lobby. You can get a drink or a light meal. There is even a pol table. Easy access to taxis and Uber.

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Pierre

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bar et café sur place. Bien situé. Personnel attentionné.

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Karla

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel novo e muito bem localizado e da para ir a pé para os pontos turísticos do centro. Tem varios locais para tomar café por perto. No hotel nao tem muita opcao boa. Somente um bar e sem muita comida. A limpeza foi boa e cama e chuveiro muito bons. Recomendaria para amigos com certeza.

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Curtis

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Ottawa Alt Hotel is a good Hotel. It is clean, staff are friendly and attentive. Limited options for dining at the Hotel and it is designed for travellers on the go. Close to the OC Transpo train station which is nice. No amenities like a Pool or Hot tub/Gym. The area is not great if you bring a car. Limited and very expensive parking within a block to two blocks. It would

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Charbel

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No parking except an Indigo parking across the street that is accessible by car from the opposite block. No food service inside the hotel, only frozen plates.

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Chun Liu

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was clean and quiet. Friendly staff. It will be better if breakfast offer more variety.

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Month	Average price
January	$154
February	$166
March	$159
April	$167
May	$210
June	$187
July	$150
August	$169
September	$184
October	$208
November	$161
December	$154

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2 $188	3 $180
4 $187	5 $329	6	7	8 $184	9 $143	10 $161
11 $143	12 $143	13 $219	14 $255	15 $256	16 $202	17 $168
18 $238	19 $303	20	21	22 $303	23 $227	24 $215
25 $197	26	27	28 $310	29 $213	30 $144	31 $140

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18 $202	19 $237
20 $172	21	22	23	24	25 $295	26
27 $225	28	29	30

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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