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The Business Inn

2.5 star property

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Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Living area
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P0L3
  • Place, Elgin Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rideau Canal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Ottawa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(201 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(118 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(554 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(101 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(140 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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46-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, computer

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(114 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Business Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, 7-minute walk to Rideau Canal
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. 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.
Our customers tell us 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the comfy beds, cleanliness, spaciousness, and overall comfort
  • 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 center on site. A 24-hour fitness center, 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 free continental breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
MacLaren's on Elgin - This sports bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.

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 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site self 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
  • 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

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

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property's underground parking has a maximum vehicle height limit of 6.2 feet (1.87 meters).

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!
  • Cribs (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 25 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-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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 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 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

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. 5770 out of 8043 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1822 out of 8043 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 291 out of 8043 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 8043 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 8043 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

Jacob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gym and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Fadi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here for the Canada army run every year.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Meghan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent selection for breakfast. Very large room. Kitchen was great, full size fridge. One area that needed improvement was the signage in the parking garage, very easy to get lost or take the wrong elevator. Regardless, I recommend. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa, Guelph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and a very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jihong

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet hotel, close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anything we thought we needed the room had. We were upgraded which was awesome and for example there was an extra blanket for the couch, the box for ice was in the freezer and there were lots of glasses. They were very easy to deal with for parking and the key card holder had helpful information like time for breakfast etc. We were here for the army run and they offered rooms for showers and opened up for breakfast early. The breakfast itself was good and there were lots of choices. The front desk staff were really attentive making sure the door was unlocked when they recognized us without having to use our car. Would definitely recommend and will be staying here for future races.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hetti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Every time it was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

2/10 Terrible

Greg

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything, nice size rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanner

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly, great location and staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Waleed

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Please make it known that parking is paid and not included
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

masanori

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eric Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

We were staying for a family wedding and the choices of room styles was perfect. Every room had a kitchenette and seating area. The larger suites had a full kitchen and living/dining room which was perfect for gathering the group together. Great for a longer term stay. The beds are extremely comfortable. Full breakfast was wonderful. Great value for your money.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Escaltors ?!

two old small escalators for so many people ... especially when people check out and others go for breakfast ...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

AKSHAYKUMAR BHARATBHAI

Liked: Amenities
Property is so nice and clean. It gives a personal desk computer with speaker and printer, TV, full kitchen with all appliances including cookware. Amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms. Great value. Helpful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazingly equipped, huge rooms. Great place to work. Good location. Great breakfast and overall value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent hotel for walking to the Rideau center and parliament! Great rooms, and a super awesome free breakfast in the morning. We loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Françoise

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