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The Business Inn

2.5 star property

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Pet Executive Ground Floor Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace
Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P0L3
  • Elgin Street
    1 min walk
  • MacLaren's on Elgin
    1 min walk
  • uOttawa Station
    10 min walk
  • 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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Two Bed Suite, 2 King/Queen Beds, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

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 spaciousness, cleanliness, overall comfort and comfy beds
  • 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

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 20 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
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 20.00 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 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.

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

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Business Inn Ottawa
Inn Business
Business Hotel Ottawa
The Business Hotel Ottawa
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The Business Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 7055 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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Spacious and comfortable room, was more like a small apartment with kitchenette. Included breakfast was basic but enough to start the day. Good location close to restaurants and Parliament hill. Easy 15 min walk from Via Rail station.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved indoor and outdoor parking. The free breakfast was great. Close to the start line of my race. Definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great shopping and eating area. Staff is great, very helpful. Special thank to Lucia at the front desk for her help in finding our way around and transport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to everything I needed, Clean, spacious. accommodating staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Only thing that was inconvenient is the portable air conditioner and air purifiers in the bedroom. Made for a lot of loud white noise and made it hard to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness
Mid-September visit, bedroom really hot with dehumidifier and some sort of “cooling” machine - both very noisy. Maintenance had to fix them after I arrived. Had to turn them off at night because of noose but put them on through the day, thinking they would cool down the room. Windows didn’t open. Main room in suite had noisy air conditioner. Eventually turned off bedroom machines and it was cooler without them. Lighted mirror in bathroom did not work.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

jane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
centrally located, decent staff, walking distance from the canal and downtown, large clean room, just a bit rundown Overall good value
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos, Etobicoke

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got a small suite, fully equipped. Ideal for small families. The property is a bit run down, but still comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, this is an OLD apartment building converted into a business hotel, but they have to be commended for their: staff's efficiency, cleanliness of their rooms, generous with room supplies, everything you could ever need is right there in your room, there are multiple options at breakfast, convenience of indoor or outdoor parking, the location is in the heart of Elgin. There are definitely a lot of boxes ticked AND the price can't be beat 👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the huge tv
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is now my go to in Ottawa. Clean, comfortable and the staff were lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ADETUTU

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Large, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are many aspects of Business Inn I liked, but the large room, very comfortable bed, kitchen amenities, free washing machine, to name a few. There are restaurants galore, and a great location for sight seeing on foot. This hotel has it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gleb

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rient

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nil
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024