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The Business Inn

2.5 star property

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Front of property
Lunch and dinner served
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen

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180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P0L3
  • University of Ottawa
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Parliament Hill
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Byward Market Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Suite, 1 Queen/King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 66 sq m
  • 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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Business Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Rideau Canal
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, self parking and concierge services.
The Business Inn offers 158 accommodations with computers and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes sofa beds. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 46-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at The Business Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rideau Canal. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a 24-hour gym are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, overall comfort, comfy beds and spaciousness
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Rideau Canal and University of Ottawa
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site. A 24-hour fitness centre, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Business Inn. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Ottawa hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
MacLaren's on Elgin – This sports bar serves lunch, dinner and light fare.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (CAD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 metres).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self-parking fee: CAD 25 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

The Business Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5180 out of 7353 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1742 out of 7353 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 279 out of 7353 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 7353 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 7353 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

Lisby

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

4/10 Poor

Reza

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old building with strange odder. Clean and good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 2 nights in January in a bachelor type suites with what appeared to be a king bed. It was very comfortable. The room had everything we needed. Kitchen was very clean. Pot and pans looked new. The stove appeared also like it was never used. Lots of extras in the room, i.e. desktop computer with printer, extra pillows, portable heaters if required, help yourself to extra towels down the hall. You save $10 if you do not need room service. Free use of laundry room. There was a very good buffet breakfast at no extra cost. Great downtown location with cafes and restaurants nearby. Very short walk to access the canal. Price very reasonable for the 2 nights. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

FNU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olena

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
breakfast included good area decent hotel for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On aime la proximités des services. Le déjeuners continental très apprécié.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmytro

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

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Evrything is good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is not that great. Had to park a street over that apparently was the hotels. Very happy with the cleanliness of the room. Way bigger than we thought it would be, though the furnishings were outdated. Definitely stay there again as it’s just of Elgin St. and walking to activities or nightclubs are all close by.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
J’ai bien aimé la propreté et le calme. Mais pour le déjeuner, manquait de choix.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location works very well for me with close proximity to events, a short walk or quick uber ride. The hotel is extremely clean and staff are helpful and courteous. It is my preferred place to stay in the downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jordan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel was great value however parking downtown and the parking costs were very high.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! I came with just my spouse for a night and wow our hotel room was huge and so spacious, we want to come bacm with the kids! So so roomy with everything you need. Lovely stay, it was quiet as well!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Decent.

It was good overall, a great breakfast selection for a hotel. Parking is pricey but where isn’t.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micheline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exactly at the right place and the right price. A bit noisy facing Elgin street but not for long. It’s a Saturday night after all! Excellent bed, excellent sleep. Good choice of breakfast selection. Loved the egg bites.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our new place to stay when we come to Ottawa. Everything is awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

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