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The Business Inn

180 MacLaren Street | at Elgin, Ottawa, Ontario K2P0L3, Canada
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The Business Inn
Ranked #8 of 62 hotels in Ottawa
4.5 of 5 stars 146 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Parliament hill(6)
  • Very large(6)
  • Free internet(5)
  • Elgin street(5)
  • Flat screen TV(4)
  • Byward Market(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
  • Full kitchen(3)
  • Great Hotel(3)
  • Continental breakfast(3)
Traveler rating
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Toronto, Canada
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

I had previously reviewed this hotel and gave it an average rating and did slam it a bit in my review. My rating has improved because on reflection I realize the management was not totally responsible for the problem. My complaint included a significant scent of smoke in the unit and a lumpy mattress. The hotel management has communicated with... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

My wife and I were lodged in a Studio Suite. The room was extremely comfortable, including a full kitchen (microwave oven, conventional oven and kitchen, big refrigerator with freezer, coffee maker, toster, cutlery, dishes, etc, etc), an impresive 46” LCD, sofa, table and the best, a PC with free internet Access and a printer in our room! The hotel offers... More

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montreal
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

I really enjoyed my stay, great / amazing service and extreamly confortable. Good prices, beautifull suites

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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012 via mobile
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Wish I'd known about this place sooner. Rooms are very large, great tv, computer and printer, large kitchen space. Only complaint would be its a little loud so bring ear plugs or turn on a fan for white noise.

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The suites are huge, (apartments) but the perking is a hassle as the garage is small and hard to navigate if you have a full size car, the elevators take forever and the breakfast room is so small and crowded your uncomfortable eating there. Plus side is there is a computer and printer i your room plus wifi

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Niagara Falls, Canada
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012

A fantastic place for those on business and those wishing to have an inexpensive hotel in downtown Ottawa. Free breakfast, free laundry, free computer in room and spotlessly clean. We'll be back!

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Syracuse, New York
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012
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people found this review helpful

The Business Inn is located just off one of the main north-to-south drags of Ottawa. It is located near several pubs, casual eateries, and a wine store. Parking is available in a lot for about $11 per night and underground for about $15. The rooms are clean and huge! Complete with a comfortable bed, clean bathroom with name-brand toiletries, kitchenette,... More

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Kingston, Canada
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is the second stay at this hotel. The price is extremely good and this time we had a huge one bedroom suite with fully equipped kitchen (stove and oven as well as a micro and large refrigerator), large flat screen T.V. in the living room as well as one in the bedroom, a computer with printer and paper and... More

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Northern Ontario
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012 via mobile

Great location and huge rooms. We stay here every time we are in Ottawa (usually once a month or so) its like our mini home away from home. But wish they would fix the shower taps in 1102 ;) dial faicet kept turning itself, weird, but went from a comfortable temperature to extremely hot quickly.. No fun with soap in... More

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Sydney, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We stayed here for two nights during September 2011. Generally were were extremely happy with this choice. Service was great, we arrived early and were allowed to check in. We were also allowed to check out late as we had an afternoon VIA Rail train out of Ottawa. Staff were also helpful with recommendations and information. The room we stayed... More

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Address: 180 MacLaren Street | at Elgin, Ottawa, Ontario K2P0L3, Canada
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