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The Business Inn

180 MacLaren Street | at Elgin, Ottawa, Ontario K2P0L3, Canada
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Ranked #8 of 59 hotels in Ottawa
4.5 of 5 stars 128 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Parliament hill(6)
  • Very large(6)
  • Elgin street(5)
  • Free internet(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
  • Byward Market(4)
  • Flat screen TV(4)
  • Dining table(3)
  • Front desk staff(3)
  • Full kitchen(3)
Traveller rating
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    37
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Karyn09
Tel Aviv, Israel
Reviewer
4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011

We stayed at The Business Inn for 11 nights in October 2011, in a studio. The studio is well equipped for a long stay, with a working kitchen, computer, printer, and some other treats, access to free washing and drying mashines with free washing powder, the window in the room opened and we had a fun balcony overlooking the car... More

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Julianna30
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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12 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2011

I have been using the Business Inn over a number of years. They were one of the first to introduce internet in the room complete with a computer and desk. IT support included. All the amenities for business class travel included. You can make your own breakfast or get complementary down the hall. Close to businesses and services in downtown... More

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jjejermaster
Nova Scotia
Top Contributor
80 reviews
25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This is by far the cleanest and most comfortable hotel that I visit. It may not be brand new but the cleanliness of it is incredible. Staff are very helpful, even the housekeeper who saw me with multiple suitcases stopped to ask if I needed assistance. Location is prime and you are within walking distance of stores, restaurants, Parliament buildings.... More

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Sylvia B
Montreal, Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I stayed in this hotel with my husband on one of his business trip for 5 days. He ordered the room through his business credit card, so he paid for it with his card when we check-out. This hotel is convenient located. Our suite with kitchenette is roomy and comfortable. We love the desk top computer in our dinning room... More

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Packman58
Reviewer
4 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel offers large apartment size rooms with kitchenette, a livingroom with leather couches (one pullout), dining room and a balcony. Located just a 10 minute walk from the parliament buildings and downtown shops and the market and right across from Yuk Yuks Comedy Club. The connected pub/restaurant offers excellent pizza and other faire - room service too! The rates... More

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cookie36
British Columbia
Contributor
14 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed in a signature suite with my daughter, she was very happy to have the sofa bed which gave her her own space. The bed was very very comfortable. In fact I usually don't sleep well in hotels so I never set the alarm and I actually slept in. I agree with other reviews as this isn't a 5 star... More

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FamilyKP
Mississauga, Canada
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6 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed at the Business Inn for a short stay, with my husband. Room was very spacious, well furnished, neat and clean. Room had a PC and a printer in the room along with a business desk - this was useful for the occasional internet search that we needed to do to find places in Ottawa. Bed was large, and very... More

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kiwi_mica
New Zealand
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15 reviews
48 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011
3
people found this review helpful

The hotel doesn't, in my opinion, match up to the 5 star ratings some have given it, but it's reasonable value for money given its excellent location. Good points: it's very well placed for Ottawa (which we thought was a lovely city); the staff were pretty good; the rooms are large and there are balconies. Not so good: it does... More

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Heidi Z
Melbourne, Australia
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20 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

What a joy when we stepped into our room and had a full suite with PC, desk, printer, full kitchen, huge TV and furniture! Is designed for business people but we sure were comfortable. Reasonable price (even with the enforced parking prices - do factor this in!) $11 +. We also received a deluxe breakfast - one of the better... More

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Nature L
Toronto, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Very pleased. They've thought of it all. Room came equipped with everything you need and more (computer - with internet and printer, balcony overlooking Elgin St, king size bed - one of the most comfortable beds I've ever slept in, full kitchen - fully stocked with dishes, pots, pans, soap, dish towels etc., and 2 big screen TVs with satellite).... More

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