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Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown

Property class: 3.5

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A modern cafe with a counter, seating area, and display cases.
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Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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185 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 0C8
  • Place, Elgin Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Parliament Hill
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Rideau Canal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel, a desk with a chair, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Room with One Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(177 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window.

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

DOUBLE CLASSIC TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown

Along with a 24-hour fitness center, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a business center, and dry cleaning.
Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown offers 148 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rideau Canal. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a 24-hour gym and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the café
  • Continental breakfast served weekdays for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and 6 meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
ALTCETERA - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CAD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • ALTCETERA

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • 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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 18 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 30.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CAD 10 to 30 per person
  • Pet fee: CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 30.0 per night

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

ALT Hotel Ottawa
ALT Ottawa
Alt Hotel Ottawa
Alt Ottawa Downtown Ottawa
Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown Hotel
Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown Ottawa
Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown Hotel Ottawa

Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 690 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1012 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this is one of my favorite hotels to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

zaharias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with friendly staff within walking distance to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, fun vibe, very comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and modern, well-kept interior, friendly staff, great vibe overall. Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for work, and the room was clean, staff accommodating, and location convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and very nice staff. Way better than the overpriced Marriott that is located two blocks away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is very clean and well located
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Alt Hotel was great.The staff was very accommodating with our special requests. The hotel was conveniently located to shopping, eateries and downtown Ottawa activities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, clean rooms, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and the staff were comfortable and fun. The cafe and bar are convenient and casual.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yvon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and professional. The room was clean and comfortable. The location was perfect. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean modern hotel in a good location. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cate

great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel .. central location, helpful reception staff. Nice vibe.. lovely bar area. Room great with comfortable bed. Only poor thing was room service.. bins not emptied, used cups not replaced/ cleaned. Otherwise fantastic base for visiting Ottowa
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tochukwu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming and comfortable - will definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick overnight stay. Very modern room and courteous staff. Held our luggage after checkout for several hours while attending to business. Definitely will stay again when in Ottawa
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel, convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in the centre of Ottawa, a short walk from the parliament buildings and a lively shopping and dining area. We didn't eat in the hotel but had late night drinks in the hotel bar before retiring to our comfy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean. Everyone was efficient, friendly and helpful! More fruit and yogurt options would be great:)Good decaf coffees would also be a great addition. We had a wonderful stay in the most COMFORTABLE bed ever!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so incredibly nice. Very professional. Will stay again without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026