Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site. Limited parking is also offered, and no reservation is required.

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

Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee, approximately CAD 10.00 to 30.00 for adults and children.

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

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and check-out is until 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 parking and facilities. Step-free entrances are also available.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Gatineau (Aylmer), just a 1-minute drive from Kōena Spa and 8 minutes from the Canadian War Museum. It is approximately 3.9 miles from Rideau Canal and 4 miles from Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age specified for children to stay for free.

Chateau Cartier Hotel & Resort in Aylmer

Average nightly price at Chateau Cartier Hotel & Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$119
February	US$117
March	US$110
April	US$116
May	US$172
June	US$130
July	US$126
August	US$132
September	US$144
October	US$144
November	US$119
December	US$105

What guests think

At Chateau Cartier Hotel & Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort, travellers praise spacious rooms, friendly staff and the excellent on-site Koena Spa, while drawbacks include unexpected fees for spa or pool access, limited parking, and occasional maintenance or cleanliness issues.

Many guests enjoy the restaurants and bar, though breakfast options and service can be limited or slow. The quiet suburban location is handy for Ottawa and Gatineau Park, but a car is usually needed. Expect a comfortable stay geared more to relaxation than family pool time.

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Facilities

Koena Spa is a major highlight and many love it, but access to the pools/thermal area requires an extra fee and age restrictions apply. On-site restaurants and a good gym are appreciated, while parking is frequently limited or crowded.

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Christopher

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

parking was very difficult

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Yannick

7 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

L'hôtel s'affiche avec une belle photo de son aménagement de spa, indique qu'il y a une piscine mais ne mentionne en aucun temps que l'accès n'y est pas compris dans le prix de réservation d'une chambre. En plus, aucun service de chambre en 3 nuits. Je m'attendais à plus de cet hôtel.

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Dianne

4 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was comfortable and clean. 3 star was due to it being very dark. More lighting would have been a simple fix. As well as the parking. You can not always get a place to park even though you are staying over night.

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Tamara

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Needs more parking options for people that stay there. Pay enough money for the stay and had search for parking because people that attend the spa take all the parking spots, please do better. Miigwetch

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Daniela

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel parking lot was packed, nowhere to park ANYWHERE. I found a spot around 11pm. I went to my car the following morning, and there was damage done to the hood of my rental car. Hotel did nothing about it. They overbook, cause havoc, then wash their hands of any damages. Pathetic.

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Danushi

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only disappointment: The hot tub is not included with your stay.

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Isabel

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful property and super nice rooms. Everyone was very friendly, the spa experience was amazing, and the restaurants were delicious as well. Got to use the gym, which honestly had everything you could possibly need, and all the equipment was not dated at all. The room had a mini fridge which came in handy, there was a microwave to warm food up in downstairs in the lobby, and a nice selection of snacks to choose from. 10/10 would come back here, and would recommend this place for solo travelers, friends looking to go on a spa getaway, or families (ideally without little children, just to maintain the peaceful vibe of this place- but I’m sure children are welcome lol)

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Liz

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent meal in Ono restaurant, clean & pleasant room, Koena Spa wonderful. Staff knowledge of services and communication lacking.

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Sergei

22 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

My wife and our two kids stayed at Château Cartier Hotel & Resort for a Family Day long weekend combined with Valentine’s Day — a perfect opportunity to ski and step away from our daily routine. We really enjoyed the comfortable beds and having TVs in both rooms, which allowed us to relax and watch the Winter Olympics together in the evenings. The highlight of our stay was definitely the spa located on the ground level. My wife and I spent Saturday there from 5 pm to 10 pm, and it was exactly what we needed — relaxing, well-maintained, and a great atmosphere. One of our absolute favourite features was the ritual sessions in the dry sauna — something my wife and I truly adore whenever we attend spas. It added a special and elevated touch to the entire experience. The spa bar and the lobby bar both offered excellent cocktails, which made the evening even more enjoyable. The location is also very convenient. The hotel is close to Mont Cascades for skiing and near the Rideau Canal for ice skating, making it a great choice for a winter family getaway. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would gladly return.

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Zhongyi

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is in the full suburb environment but so close to Ottawa downtown. It is convenient for tourists. I wish the hotel could provide swimming pools as a regular hotel/resort service.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many rooms and common areas are described as clean or spotless, but recurring reports mention dusty floors, moldy grout or slow drains, and inconsistent housekeeping on multi-night stays.

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Louise

7 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and nice. The staff was very nice and helpful. Great hotel.

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Alim

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cleanliness of the property was a major issue. The bath towels in my room were dirty. No one is doing any QA against cleanliness standards.

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Hélène

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Entretien ménager laisse à désirer. Nous avons quitté la chambre le lundi à 10h00 et sommes revenus à 15h30 et le ménage de la chambre n’avait pas été fait. Nous avons téléphona à la réception on leur a dit qu’on repartait jusqu’à 9h00 qu’il pouvait venir faire le ménage et il m’a répondu que le personnel n’était plus disponible

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Sherif

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is amazing. I have received a professional and courteous check-in and checkout. The staff met around is also friendly and professional. The beds and sheets were clean and spotless. The bathroom is clean as well. The only thing is the room floor and the support chairs were not clean as I expected. Maybe give the cleaning staff more time and be aware that it takes effort. I did not want to lower the rating because of all the other positive things done. All the best

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Carlos

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The double queen suite was large, but bathroom was quite small and don't get me talking about the tiny fridge tucked inside the closet! Overall the stay was comfortable, however, the floor was not clean, we noticed a lot of white hair beneath the fixed furtniture, making us believe a lite sweep is barely done after each guest. The bathroom was rather small and dated, with a broken clothing string, and no ceiling fan.

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Christina

28 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very courteous and helpful. Hotel, room, restaurants and common spaces were all very clean.

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Shelley

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay didn't quite meet expectations. Some notable issues included old and worn-out window curtains, lack of cleaning service, and an outdated bathtub that was clogged, resulting in slow drainage. Given these issues, I'd advise families with kids to explore other options.

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Andrea

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Given an early check-in which was nice but the room had not been cleaned in months based I the spider webs and dust bunnies on the wood floor & walls. I was given another room which also had not been cleaned. After complaining - twice now - was told our room would be “refreshed” after I left to get to the spa. Would have preferred to have waited on a clean room over going through this.

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Jeannette

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The room looked clean when you walked in, but there was a lot of dust in the not so visable spots On the toilet, coffee maker, TV etc The air vent in the bathroom above the toilet was gross :( Could use better cleaning Beds were great !

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Karina

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was lovely and the location was perfect but our room was not properly cleaned. Our terrace was full of cigarettes and beer caps all over the table. Our bathroom had package wrappers on the floor clumps of hair around.

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and comfortable, with some suites offering separate sleeping areas and pleasant views. Several guests note dated decor, broken fixtures or drains, dim lighting, temperature-control or HVAC noise issues, and occasional noise from neighbors or hallways.

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Michel

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is ok! Showing signs of age, would need redecorating, some new furniture, some new windows, etc… Room was also ok, very large, clean, matress a bit soft for my taste, shower plumbing fixture was not the best. Heating and AC unit very loud, we had to shut it off for the night, so morning temperature was very cold. Also no heat in the bathroom? Hotel was very quiet, pleasant staff. Tried the on site japanese restaurant Kato for dinner, very pleased, good food, sushi and sashimi and many other choices, nice wine selection and prices were reasonable! A plus, we had a table next to the 4 sided fireplace, which was very pleasant. Area around is not walkable, shopping and restaurants are about 10 to 20 min. by car. Free parking a bonus, no indoor parking options though. Koena spa on the premises seems great, but did not try.

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Carlos

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The double queen suite was large, but bathroom was quite small and don't get me talking about the tiny fridge tucked inside the closet! Overall the stay was comfortable, however, the floor was not clean, we noticed a lot of white hair beneath the fixed furtniture, making us believe a lite sweep is barely done after each guest. The bathroom was rather small and dated, with a broken clothing string, and no ceiling fan.

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PAuline

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The fan in the room was on all night. Too hot or too cold. Super noisey. Didn’t sleep Had a shower and then faucet fell off in the Barth tub. The bathroom was flooded all the way back to the bedroom We didn’t have to check out until noon but left at. 8 am. And. Still have another. 7 hours to drive. Totally exhausted

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Sarah

18 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great except the room was really warm. We put the thermostat to cool but it did not work.

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Isabelle

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nous étions trois sœurs et avions deux chambres côte à côte. C’était parfait. La chambre partagée à deux, les lits séparés par une porte française nous donnait une belle intimité. L’autre chambre avait un petit salon nous permettant de jaser et luncher ensemble. Belles grandes pièces. Le site est beau. Le personnel serviable. Bémol pour les voitures électriques, j’ai eu beaucoup de difficulté à pourvoir obtenir l’une des deux bornes. Le système serait à repenser et des bornes additionnelles devraient être envisagées.

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Dianne

4 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was comfortable and clean. 3 star was due to it being very dark. More lighting would have been a simple fix. As well as the parking. You can not always get a place to park even though you are staying over night.

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Tim

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room had a nice view of the spa and golf course. King bed with living room made for lots of space.

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Sam

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hôtel was nice. Shower had cracked tub.

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Daniel

2 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was great. My only negative feedback is that is was noisy: HVAC clicking and clacking through the vents woke me up a few times (it might have been loose baffles), you could hear lots of voices from the hallway, and car noises from the main road (no sound-proof windows??). But I would stay here again.

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amie

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The rooms were massive and quiet. Hotel very clean and front staff were wonderful.

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly and helpful, including smooth check-in and occasional upgrades. However, multiple reviews cite slow or unwelcoming interactions, communication gaps, and issues not promptly resolved.

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Kiana

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great hotel with friendly and helpful staff, restaurants for dinner (Ono and Kato) were great but service was very slow for breakfast at Ono, as well as being overpriced for the options offered. Would go back to enjoy the spa and a relaxing vacation! Rooms were very clean and well maintained.

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Andrea

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rude staff.

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Christine Laura

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff are very friendly. Excellent location.

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dayna

17 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful front desk staff when we checked in

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Marnie

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean room, and enjoyed my stay.

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Kim

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were very friendly and helpful, room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Felt safe and was quiet. The only complaint was the bathtub mat was peeling off and it drained very slowly. Other than that really enjoyed our stay, would definitely come back.

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Chantale

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is beautiful and the food and drink selections were good but we found it a little on the pricey side. On the most part the staff was very nice and pleasant but we also had a couple of not so nice front desk staff. We had an issue with our air conditioning not working on our first night and we had to call the front desk three times to get it working. The first call to the front desk about the AC the lady said she had to call us back. We waited over an hour in our room and she never called back, so my husband called the front desk again. They finally sent a technician up to look at it and in our limited french we understood he would fix it from the basement in the control room. He then opened our window and left. We went out for dinner and when we came back to our room we were expecting the AC to be working but it still wasn't and it was super hot in our room even with the window still open. I went down to the front desk again and was told by a male desk clerk that there was nothing they could do tonight as the technician had gone home but that they would send the technician back up the next day and if it couldn't be fixed they would put us in a new room. No one came the next day, so we went down to the front desk again at 1 pm and finally it got fixed. That first night was a rough sleepness night as it was too hot to sleep and we were not impressed. Other than that, we loved the spa and enjoyed our time there.

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Rachel

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in and overnight was smooth sailing. However breakfast was a nightmare. 3 staff members working the floor of the restaurant with a maximum of 10 tables and the service was atrocious. No one gave us menus or water. Once we asked for menus, another server took them away moments later, but didnt take our order. 15 mins later, we flag someone to take our order. Then watched as our food and 2 other tables orders sat in the window for just under 20 mins. All while they servers ran around filling coffee pots with other coffee pots, and the creamer station and the jams ect. We got up and poured our own water after awhile. When the food finally arrived, it was cold of course. We requested a manger, one was not working until a hour later. Once we went to enjoy thehot tubs,1 out of 3 of the outdoor tubs was basically not functional as it was luke warm. Which made everyone crowd in the other 2 tubs. We waited for about 5 more hours to see if the temperature would come up, but it hadnt. We reported to the desk, to find out a technician was by, but didnt seem to get it fixed for the day. For the money spent, I would give this stay a 2/5.

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Liz

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent meal in Ono restaurant, clean & pleasant room, Koena Spa wonderful. Staff knowledge of services and communication lacking.

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Andrea

5 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk employees were not very welcoming or knowledgeable about the hotel. Furniture in room was dated and squeaky. Bathroom backsplash was pelted in toothpaste.

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Location

Quiet suburban setting convenient for Ottawa and Gatineau Park, with easy driving access. Many guests note a car is needed as the area isn’t very walkable.

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Annette

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, easy to park, friendly staff, Koena spa was great, large clean comfortable rooms.

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Sean

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Nice location that makes it easy to get around the region. Quiet and comfortable for a good night sleep. Excellent Japanese/Korean fusion restaurant. Easy access to very popular spa.

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Louise

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

chambre spacieuse 2 choix de restauration bel emplacement insonorisé

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Tobias

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Big hotel, very spacious rooms. But you definitely need a car to get around, there is nothing nearby that can be reached by foot.

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Michel

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is ok! Showing signs of age, would need redecorating, some new furniture, some new windows, etc… Room was also ok, very large, clean, matress a bit soft for my taste, shower plumbing fixture was not the best. Heating and AC unit very loud, we had to shut it off for the night, so morning temperature was very cold. Also no heat in the bathroom? Hotel was very quiet, pleasant staff. Tried the on site japanese restaurant Kato for dinner, very pleased, good food, sushi and sashimi and many other choices, nice wine selection and prices were reasonable! A plus, we had a table next to the 4 sided fireplace, which was very pleasant. Area around is not walkable, shopping and restaurants are about 10 to 20 min. by car. Free parking a bonus, no indoor parking options though. Koena spa on the premises seems great, but did not try.

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Denis

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Chambres propres et spacieuses. Lit très confortable. Environnement agréable. Proche de la ville d,Ottawa et du parc de la Gatineau.

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John

13 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

An easy drive into Ottawa or to the Quebec countryside.

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Barry

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was close to our event venue the Royal Ottawa Golf Club.

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Jay

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location close to Ottawa, beautiful hotel with many amenities.

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Zhongyi

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is in the full suburb environment but so close to Ottawa downtown. It is convenient for tourists. I wish the hotel could provide swimming pools as a regular hotel/resort service.

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Dining

On-site restaurants (Ono and Kato) earn many compliments for tasty food and cocktails, but several guests report breakfast is not included and can be limited, slow, or overpriced.

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Kiana

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great hotel with friendly and helpful staff, restaurants for dinner (Ono and Kato) were great but service was very slow for breakfast at Ono, as well as being overpriced for the options offered. Would go back to enjoy the spa and a relaxing vacation! Rooms were very clean and well maintained.

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Sean

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Nice location that makes it easy to get around the region. Quiet and comfortable for a good night sleep. Excellent Japanese/Korean fusion restaurant. Easy access to very popular spa.

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Danielle

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The spa is very very good. Check in extremely slow and basic. The restaurant was terrible. Our pasta was too garlicky and the pizza was basically a very small naan bread and it was very over priced ($30).

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Devin

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was amazing from start to finish. The staff were super accommodating and made us feel comfortable speaking English, which we really appreciated. Our room was spacious, spotless, and had a lovely view. Both on-site restaurants were top-notch — great food and atmosphere. We used this hotel as a launching point to visit Parliament Hill, and the Uber ride downtown was only $20. Would absolutely stay here again!

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Rana

24 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I found the dining options very limited. The floors in my room were not clean (my socks were not very white after a short while). Otherwise, it was a nice hotel, comfy bed and nice staff.

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Isabel

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful property and super nice rooms. Everyone was very friendly, the spa experience was amazing, and the restaurants were delicious as well. Got to use the gym, which honestly had everything you could possibly need, and all the equipment was not dated at all. The room had a mini fridge which came in handy, there was a microwave to warm food up in downstairs in the lobby, and a nice selection of snacks to choose from. 10/10 would come back here, and would recommend this place for solo travelers, friends looking to go on a spa getaway, or families (ideally without little children, just to maintain the peaceful vibe of this place- but I’m sure children are welcome lol)

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Liz

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent meal in Ono restaurant, clean & pleasant room, Koena Spa wonderful. Staff knowledge of services and communication lacking.

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Jocelyne

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

What a great stay. Staff was wonderful. Suite was lovely (would be nice to have this room option, with 2 beds). Great having Koena Spa on site. Ono restaurant was good. Only downside is if you go with an older person, getting in and out of tub for a shower is very dangerous.

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Nathalie

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Belle place. Superbe grande chambre. Sauf pour le dejeuner. Petit patate congeler pas de gout. Surtout pour le prix. 19$. Le lendemain nous avons été dejeuner a l'extérieur.

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Deborah

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean, the view was great! The food at the hotel restaurant was delicious, the outdoor spa was wonderful and clean. The service at the reception was outstanding.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3 $102	4 $112	5 $105	6 $145	7 $197
8 $98	9 $99	10 $109	11 $111	12 $117	13 $164	14 $176
15 $96	16 $106	17 $112	18 $112	19 $107	20 $904	21 $202
22 $81	23 $116	24 $107	25 $107	26 $128	27 $195	28
29 $94	30 $101

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		1 $96	2 $96	3 $96	4 $168	5 $175
6 $98	7 $101	8 $101	9 $101	10 $112	11 $119	12 $204
13 $82	14 $101	15 $101	16 $145	17 $145	18 $143	19 $165
20 $82	21 $96	22 $96	23 $107	24 $95	25 $135	26 $160
27 $124	28 $148	29 $135	30 $137	31 $177

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