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Minto Suite Hotel: Traveler Reviews

4.0 of 5
185 Lyon Street North, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7Y4, Canada (Byward Market Area)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Toronto
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Pleasantly Surprised”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

We stayed in a Studio suite as 2 adults and 2 kids and it was perfect for our little family. The beds were comfy, and even the sofa bed was pretty good for a sofa bed. The pool and fitness centre was the best part of the hotel and a nice warm retreat from the cold weather outside. This place was definitley good value for our money. The staff were very warm and friendly. We ordered room service one night just for the experience, and was quite happy with the service and quality of the food. The hotel is within a nice walk of the tourist attractions or a cheap cab ride away.

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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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MintoSuiteHotel, General Manager at Minto Suite Hotel, responded to this review
February 25, 2013
Dear Guest,

Thank you for choosing Minto Suite Hotel. It was a pleasure to read your review, as it was full of kind words about our comfy beds, pool & fitness centre and our friendly staff. Our staff review guest posts on TripAdvisor often, and your review made our day! Thank you for sharing your experience, we look forward to welcoming you back again!

Sincerely,
David Zaltzman,
General Manager, Customer Experience - Hospitality
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Gananoque, Canada
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39 reviews 39 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Large rooms, good service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

We stayed at the Mintos Suites mid feb 2013 for a weekend. We did enjoy the large room and the furnishings. We would recommend this hotel. the undergound parking was well priced and easy to access. A taxi to the Market was only $9.50 .... Made for an easy fun night out :)

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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MintoSuiteHotel, General Manager at Minto Suite Hotel, responded to this review
February 25, 2013
Dear Guest,

We would like to thank you for sharing your recommendation of our hotel with other travelers! Thank you for your compliments about your suite and furnishings, as well as the easy access of our parking garage. Our team is always happy to know that our guests enjoyed their stay and the service they received. We look forward to having you as our guest again soon.

Sincerely,
David Zaltzman,
General Manager, Customer Experience - Hospitality
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Good staff but the rooms need some work”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013

We stayed for 3 nights with a group of friends in their studio, 1 & 2 bedroom suites and everyone had the same thing to say. The beds are tiny, way too small for 2 adults to sleep in. The suites need to be updated, particularly the bathrooms and kitchens which were all very tired and showing signs of heavy use.
The staff were all very friendly and efficient and the food in the restaurant was good quality.
The location is not great, it's a long walk to get into the action. While there is parking underneath the hotel they charge a daily fee for it which we only found out about when we checked out which was an unpleasant surprise. Charging for parking is not something we are used to and is a petty money grab on the part of the hotel especially since they own the garage.
I wouldn't stay here again because it just isn't up to our standards.

  • Stayed February 2013
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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MintoSuiteHotel, General Manager at Minto Suite Hotel, responded to this review
February 20, 2013
Dear Guest,

Thank you for providing feedback from your recent stay at Minto Suite Hotel. I was disappointed to read that we did not meet your standards, but would like to thank you for acknowledging our friendly staff. I would also like to thank you for bringing your suggestions regarding updating our suites to my attention. Through comments like yours we are looking at updating our suites in the near future, and we are continually able to improve for future guest experiences. While the building’s parking garage does charge a daily fee, you will find this is among the best value for downtown hotels. There are also various packages available to our guests with some including complimentary parking. We are sorry that we did not exceed your expectations and appreciate your feedback. We do hope you will give us the opportunity to host you again in the future.

Sincerely,
David Zaltzman
General Manager, Customer Experience - Hospitality
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Very Happy”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

I have stayed at the Minto in the past, and normally do so when in Ottawa. The location is great, the rooms large, comfortable and quiet.
The staff are great and were all very helpful.
One evening I was too tired to go out and just ordered pizza for room service - I was very surprised at the high quality!
I was there for business but they also seem to attract a number of families, which is nice.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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MintoSuiteHotel, General Manager at Minto Suite Hotel, responded to this review
February 13, 2013
Dear Guest,

Thank you for sharing your feedback here. I was delighted to read your wonderful comments about our location, suites and staff. We have wonderful staff, with many being nominated for Stars of the City. The fact that you have stayed with us many times just adds more significance to your comments. We look forward to welcoming you once again when you return to Ottawa.

Sincerely,
David Zaltzman
General Manager, Customer Experience – Hospitality
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Kamloops
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37 reviews 37 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“Insuite kitchen good for families or long stays”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2013

Stayed here for 4 nights for a conference. Quiet hotel a little away from the center of the city. Easy to walk to the sites. Connected to a small mall with a large foodcourt. Hotel restaurant very good - service and food were excellent. Room service was slow and food was only OK - don't order the pizza. Large rooms, comfy beds with lots of pillows.Clean. Rooms equipped with either small kitchenette or full kitchen which is good if you are there for a long stay and don't want to eat out eveymeal. Bathroom shower due for an upgrade.Two bathrooms good for families. Found the rooms hard to warm up but it was minus 20+ the week I was there. There is a fee for the internet. Staff friendly and helpful. Great posted rates for March Break and Winterlude

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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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MintoSuiteHotel, General Manager at Minto Suite Hotel, responded to this review
February 12, 2013
Dear Guest,

Thank you for taking the time to express your opinion about our hotel with others on TripAdvisor! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed our location. Our location allows our guests to make the best of their stay, for business or pleasure, in the Nation's Capital; allowing them to visit historical sites along with restaurants, shops, museums and much more. Thank you for your comments about our spacious clean suites, friendly and helpful staff, as well as our rates. I will also share your feedback with the team at Prime 360 regarding your meal and service you received. I would also like to express my gratitude for bringing to my attention the suggestion for a bathroom upgrade and issue with suite temperature. Thank you again for reviewing your stay with us here along with the overall experience of the hotel and we hope to host you again the next time you visit Ottawa!

Sincerely,
David Zaltzman
General Manager,
Customer Experience – Hospitality
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Also Known As:
Minto Hotel Ottawa
Minto Hotel
Minto Suite Ottawa
Hotel Minto Suite
Address: 185 Lyon Street North, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7Y4, Canada
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Region: Canada > Ontario > Ottawa > Byward Market Area
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#3 Luxury Hotels in Ottawa
#9 Business Hotels in Ottawa
#11 Family Hotels in Ottawa
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Multistory All-Suite Hotel located near downtown shopping, business & entertainment district. ... more   less 
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