The Business Inn

2.5 star property

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Lobby
Lunch and dinner served
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen
46-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, computer

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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

Room options

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Business Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, a short 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 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.
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, overall comfort, cleanliness, and spaciousness
  • 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.

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 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 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
  • 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 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

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
  • 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
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
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.

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

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Business Inn Ottawa
Inn Business
Business Hotel Ottawa
The Business Hotel Ottawa
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The Business Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5443 out of 7768 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1868 out of 7768 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 289 out of 7768 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 7768 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 93 out of 7768 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

Vladislav

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peter at check-in was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, the only minor thing is the elevators are too small while using the cart.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast is terrific and so is the room. Spacious for the family of 6
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Ottawa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful. Very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hessam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, well organized and safe.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean Sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always, the Business Inn meets all of my needs while visiting in Ottawa. Good value for a hotel which hit sll of the important marks
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Onyanehi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Megan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was great and rooms were really big.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

katty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
J’ai adoré cette endroit car très proche de la restauration et en plus très proche du parlement et ses attraits touristiques. Le balcon etait magnifique et une vue avec extraordinaire. . !!!❤️❤️Le déjeuner etait parfait!!!Et plus nous pouvons avoir une collation fourni pour notre escapade. La chambre était très propre et en plus coté dînette parfaitement à mes attente. merveilleux endroit. Très bien recommandé.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A mini appartement in Ottawa
Well located in Ottawa, quiet, large bedrooms… more an apt than a room. Large bathroom that has been renovated. Well-equipped kitchen for a longer stay. Clean, busy breakfast included, many food choices. Happy with that choice of hôtel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really gracious and helpful. The suites are huge and well-appointed. Parking is handy. The breakfast is good but the breakfast room was far too crowded; maybe due to the season or renovations. A bit of a wait for elevators at times.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teodoro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service
Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thiago Alonso

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found dirty cloths for other guests
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rama Sastry

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Clean and tidy rooms. Service and breakfast were great. Helpful staff. However due to being in downtown surroundings smell mildly of pot. Very convenient, walkable to parliament hill.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are extremely helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024