Hotels in Ottawa

Leading on from my rather elaborate review of the Museum of Civilisation in Ottawa, I would imagine that some of you are desperate to wing your way across to Canada to see this cultural gem. You will, of course, need somewhere to stay - which rather cunningly leads me to this review which concerns the Capital Hill & Suites Hotel. (You see what I did there, with the linking and the plugging and the padding of the review...) Located on Albert Street, right in the centre of the Downtown Area, this hotel could hardly be more well placed. A five minute walk will take you to the stunning National Parliament Buildings, the Currency Museum, the rather spiffy and ...  Read the complete review

This year we stayed at the Chateau Laurier Hotel for the first time. We had booked some 18 months earlier through a website based in the UK and managed to secure a room this far in advance for the brilliant rate of $129 for a standard Fairmont Room. The Chateau Laurier from the outside is typical of the early 1900's Chateau style of Canadian Pacific/National Hotels with copper turreted roof. It is situated right next to the Rideau Canal locks just across from Parliament Hill. Its location is brilliant, and Ottawa being fairly compact anyway, most attractions are a short walk away. When we were there the copper roof was being repaired and this ...  Read the complete review