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The Business Inn

180 MacLaren Street | at Elgin, Ottawa, Ontario K2P0L3, Canada
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The Business Inn
Ranked #7 of 61 hotels in Ottawa
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
Date Rating
Vancouver
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Stayed from Monday to Thursday. My first visit to Ottawa. Really enjoyed the Business inn. The building is a converted apartment, so the rooms are large and include a bedroom,living room ,bathroom and kitchen. They even have a desktop PC in your room. TVs (bedroom and living room) are large and have a full cable box with hundreds of HD... More

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Toronto
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Very professional and easy check in. Immaculate hotel room....large and clean. Central downtown location close to all amenities. No swimming pool was a bit of a negative for children. As well, please note parking is for a $15.00 fee.

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toronto
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

this is a great place to stay from the location to the value to the service to the breakfast you cannot beat the value...this is my new home away from home in ottawa this place rocks complete with 2 50 inch tv,s in my suite

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Toronto, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

Great little independent hotel - Very professional service, prompt and easy-going. I especially appreciate the little things like easily borrowing a phone charger from the front desk. The breakfast is a nice format - I liked the freshly-made breakfast sandwiches with real cheese and ham - much better than a fast-food joint. My room had it's own desktop computer, with... More

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Beeton, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

This was our second stay at the Business Inn in Ottawa and highly recommend it! I am extremely fussy about where I stay overnight, have had to change rooms in many hotels because of dirt and/or stains in bedroom or bathroom, but the Business Inn is just so clean! The front desk staff, breakfast chef and cleaning staff are all... More

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Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 via mobile

Reception staff are very friendly and helpful, lending me tape to wrap a wedding present and helping friends locate the taxi wherein they had left a camera. The free breakfast was fresh and ample. Free wifi! The location is perfect for walking around Ottawa: two blocks from the canal and on the liveliest street. It was quiet despite Stanley Cup... More

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Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 via mobile

Despite a rocky start to my reservation, my stay at The Business Inn was fabulous. The room was spacious and well appointed. The front desk and cleaning staff were courteous. You can't find a better location on Elgin St. for such a great price. It will definitely be my hotel for future trips to Ottawa.

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Iqaluit, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We've stayed at the Business Inn dozens of times over the last 10 years. Staff are friendly, the location is very good, the suites are large and reasonably priced. They've improved the wireless internet and expanded the free breakfast lately, both of which are appreciated. There are a few quirks to the building (a former apartment building), but owners seem... More

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Ontario, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We have stayed at the Business Inn twice, and it is now our first choice when travelling to Ottawa. The suites are roomy, the computers are convenient (with free internet access!) and the continental breakfast is the best we've had at any hotel. The location is also perfect for us - there are very good restaurants on Elgin Street and... More

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Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

It was our first time in Canada. A friend recommended the Business Inn. My plan was to stay in a hotel for one month while looking for an apartment, but the place felt like home so plan was changed and we actually stayed 5 months here until it was time to fly back home. This is the best place I’ve... More

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What travelers say

  • Elgin street(8)
  • Parliament hill(7)
  • Byward Market(6)
  • Full kitchen(5)
  • Free internet(5)
  • Very large(4)
  • Flat screen TV(4)
  • Front desk staff(3)
  • Dining table(3)

Additional Information about The Business Inn

Address: 180 MacLaren Street | at Elgin, Ottawa, Ontario K2P0L3, Canada
Region: Canada > Ontario > Ottawa
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Restaurant Suites
Hotel Style:
#1 Best Value Hotels in Ottawa
#5 Business Hotels in Ottawa
#16 Family Hotels in Ottawa
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Spread your paperwork over large desk tables, relax on the comfortable living room sofas and wake up refreshed in a king size bed. If your family is traveling on business with you, our spacious suites feature fully equipped kitchens and household amenities to satisfy their needs as well. Located at the central hot-spot of Ottawa. Locals and visitors enjoy dinner, dancing and live music. 24 hour diners, Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal and the ByWard Market are within walking distance, making The Business Inn the perfect location when staying in Ottawa! ... more   less 
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The Business Hotel Ottawa
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