Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available on-site, but it is limited. There may be additional fees associated with parking.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee, which ranges from approximately CAD 10 to 30 per person.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a pet fee of CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and check-out time is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible public areas and facilities. Step-free entrances are available.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in downtown Ottawa, within a 15-minute walk of Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal. It is also close to attractions such as the University of Ottawa (0.7 mi) and Byward Market Square (0.8 mi).

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger can stay free per registered adult when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of CAD 30.0 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown - Comfortable Stay

Average nightly price at Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$154
February	US$166
March	US$159
April	US$167
May	US$210
June	US$187
July	US$150
August	US$163
September	US$204
October	US$208
November	US$161
December	US$154

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

31 Aug 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

20 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

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Laurence

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Caitlin

15 Apr 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

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Alexander

16 Oct 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

23 Nov 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

14 Jul 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

21 Jul 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

17 Jan 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

9 Jun 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

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great experience. Very clean and renovated rooms

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Ken

24 Sept 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

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was spotless, friendly staff.

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Richard

30 May 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

15 Nov 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

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Luke

2 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Easy checkin/out. Friendly staff.

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ross

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean

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Amy

12 Jul 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

25 Jul 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

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious, clean and very nice!

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John

7 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Small room but compact and nicely designed. Felt cozy

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Ezekiel-Nicholas

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms need to have a fridge in them.

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douglas

24 Aug 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

21 May 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

23 Nov 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

29 Apr 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

1 May 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

5 Jul 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

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Scott

7 Jul 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

10 Jul 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

2 Sept 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

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The reception staff were excellent

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Peter

29 May 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

25 Aug 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

23 Nov 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

12 Jul 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

9 Apr 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

26 Nov 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

15 Jul 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

15 Aug 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

16 Mar 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

10 Jul 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

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy access and close to main attractions

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jack

28 Apr 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

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Près du parlement et du marché public

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harry

15 Sept 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice hotel but in a dingy part of town.

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Glenn

14 Jul 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

16 Aug 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

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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

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Laurence

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Caitlin

15 Apr 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

14 Jun 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

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Karla

28 Apr 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

21 Jul 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

6 Sept 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

10 Nov 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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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $171	2 $274	3	4	5 $290	6 $145	7 $142
8 $155	9	10 $160	11 $193	12 $182	13 $198	14 $175
15 $144	16 $278	17	18	19 $222	20 $176	21 $163
22 $139	23	24	25 $329	26 $236	27 $152	28 $147
29 $139	30 $293

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		1	2	3 $292	4 $161	5 $154
6 $146	7 $196	8	9	10 $233	11 $161	12 $143
13 $143	14 $146	15 $146	16 $152	17 $148	18 $150	19 $139
20 $139	21 $151	22 $140	23 $150	24 $150	25 $139	26 $152
27 $140	28 $156	29 $158	30 $168	31 $214

Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown

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