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Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown

3.5 star property

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Lobby lounge
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A modern lounge area with wooden furniture, round tables, and a red curtain backdrop.
Bar (on property)
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room with One Bed

Room with One Bed

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

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Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • 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 National Arts Centre. 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 overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Within a 10-minute walk of National Arts Centre 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.

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. 681 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1021 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is very clean and well located
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, clean rooms, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Yvon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Tochukwu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Cate

great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, great rooms and staff, but no restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel, convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a lovely hotel, super clean, smells amazing, best amenities and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rowenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and modern. Amazing staff. Parking is a walk maybe not the best for families and seniors.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
An easy and classy stay. I'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marie Claude

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and room Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast check in and the staff was very friendly, prompt and helpful. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Diya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! Just wished there was parking at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adriaan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is one of our favourite when coming to Ottawa. The room is large and comfortable. Staff are very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff friendly. Clean and modern hotel. Comfortable and nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025