The Business Inn

2.5 star property

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living area | 46-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, computer
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Room options

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 712 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Two Bed Suite, 2 King/Queen Beds, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Business Inn

Hotel in Centretown
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, self parking, and concierge services.
The Business Inn offers 158 accommodations with computers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include sofa beds. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 46-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Limited onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge), and a car charging station is available.

The Business Inn is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Built in 1968
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 meters).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

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. 5256 out of 7451 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1750 out of 7451 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 285 out of 7451 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 7451 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 89 out of 7451 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

8/10 Good

claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Can never get the tv to work properly and pillows are awful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tera

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and big. The staff were attentive. 10 min walk to the canal to skate
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location location location

Great location and price. Walking distance to everything we wanted to do. Staff waa very friendly. Remodeling at the time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value - very impressed with the cleanliness of the room. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely look into staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Norbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for downtown activities, large rooms and decent breakfast options to start your day
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keluntung

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Always accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rod

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Folashade

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

10/10 Excellent

DAMANPREET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Godfrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and location. Easy access to city centres and walkable amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was an issue. They had supplies in underground and difficult to reverse out of the spot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pawel

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harsimranjeet

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Cecille

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Felicia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
property is not bad. it is nice, quiet and clean. close to many dining options. they have breakfast included. not a lot of options but it is packed in a way that you could take it on a go. if i visit ottawa again, might book the same place :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Qauyisaq

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

8/10 Good

Austin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice everything else was ok
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was recommended by a friend. Stayed 2 nights staff was courteous and helpful. Rooms were really nice. Plan on making regular trip to Ottawa in the coming months and will be returning when I need a room in town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The the friendly, helpful and professional staff gave us a lovely suite. I would recommend this hotel as an amazing place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avneet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Budget friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duff

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