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The Metcalfe Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby lounge
Meeting facility
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar
Meeting facility
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
$141
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20

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123 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5L9
  • Place, National Arts Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rideau Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Parliament Hill
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed (Atrium)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 265 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 245 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 850 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room (Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 555 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 405 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Executive Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 485 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 295 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 605 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Metcalfe Hotel

4-star hotel in Downtown Ottawa
A restaurant, valet parking, and concierge services are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk, and a library are onsite.
The Metcalfe Hotel offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The hotel offers a restaurant. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. 6 meeting rooms are available. This Ottawa hotel also offers a library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge. A total renovation of this property was completed in July 2022.

The Metcalfe Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
Cocotte - Onsite bistro.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (CAD 47 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; CAD 15 to 25 for adults and CAD 10 to 20 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cocotte

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - July 2022
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 15 to 25.00 for adults, and CAD 10.00 to 20.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: CAD 47 per night
  • Pet fee: CAD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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.

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa
Metcalfe Hotel
Metcalfe Ottawa
Ottawa Hotel Indigo
The Metcalfe Hotel Hotel
The Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa
The Metcalfe Hotel Hotel Ottawa

The Metcalfe Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1025 out of 1354 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1354 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1354 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1354 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1354 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ana L

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

rajdeep

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Selena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia, Toronto

Liked: Amenities
Lovely hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very kind and friendly. Didnt explore other aspects of hotel such as gym or pool so no comment on that. Room was perfect. Food a bit expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, easy walking distance to main sights and canal. Slightly dodgier areas in the other direction. Lovely staff. Nice to have the large games room. Valet works well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Most enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hussein, NY

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem of a hotel in ottoawa
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Navid

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yashar

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

10/10 Excellent

Rodney Jr

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

carrie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, super clean and marvellous staff and food!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jose Alejandro, miami

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, walkable to bars and restaurants, quiet and clean. The only downside is that you have to carry your bags to get to the lobby one long floor of stairs, no one for the hotel ever helped.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Arielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to major attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

farah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My 2nd stay there. Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael, sudbury

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hely

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean upgraded our room to a king which was lovely bathrooms are great with lots of personalized features. Valet efficient and quick. Very walkable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CONGCONG, Edmonton

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptions are good, professional, and the room is clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025