Alphabetically, this is the first "Downtown B&B" in the Official 2010-11 Ottawa Visitor Guide. Expecting the usual B&B amenities, charm and furnishings, I was shocked when I arrived at A Voyageur.
The good: (1) I got a same- day reservation, and good directions by phone; (2) Neera, the manager, is very friendly; (3) bedroom, bathroom and linens were clean; (3) bedroom had air conditioner, and wall-mounted TV ; (4) breakfast OK, eggs, potatoes, o.j., toast, coffee; (5) within a couple miles of Parliament, coffeehouses, lots of ethnic restaurants; (6) other guests were nice
The not- so- good: (1) I paid CA.$90, it's worth half that (2) scary looking neighborhood; (3) sauna-like July heat in hallway and breakfast room; (4) TV, fridge, trash, shopping cart in driveway; (5) furnishings looked old and tired
The Arlington B&B nearby is associated with A Voyageur so I assume it's similar.

Even if we hold the reservation with a credit card, our room wasn't ready so we had to take another room.
Nothing was clean. The washroom was so dirty that we couldn't enter it.
There was 8 rooms sharing this same washroom.
The breakfast was made of two taosts and cold eggs and coffee.

There was a dead rat right in front of the door, nobody cared.
You should never go there ! Spend a few bucks and go to the motels.

I booked in this B&B because of its location near Greyhound bus station.
But its just behind the bus parking place so its very noisy.
The room and bathroom were dirty and had a very strange smell.
The service is inexistent. The hostess never came when I called her.
The eggs for the breakfast were cooked on a bad fat served on a dirty table.

A Voyager’s Guest House
95 Arlington
Ottawa, ON

Good
1. As I took the bus into Ottawa, this bed and breakfast was across the street (behind) the station.
2. As I took the train home it was a short walk (two blocks) on to Chamberlain to take bus #101 to the train station (15-20 min. ride). Have exact change ($3.00 2009 rate)
3. Place was fairly clean, however, it is noticeable that some make over is needed.
4. There are some restaurants nearby on main streets such as Bank, Elgin, Somerset. Not far walks but that will depend on where you’ll want to eat
5. Cable TV big screen in the room.
6. For a single, $60.00 a night plus tax

Bad.
1. Bit noisy at night
a. Owners played music too loud, at one point was going to ask them to tone it down at 11 p.m. but they did anyway
b. Can hear the main door downstairs being slammed shut, people waking in and out
c. Buses across the street being started, and idling.
2. Breakfast was so so. Scrambled eggs (never asked how I wanted). Didn’t bother with eggs after that. Toast (wasn’t toasted enough if any), muffins, croissants (not the greatest). Coffee and orange juice. Never got bacon or anything like that. I wasn’t expecting an elaborate breakfast but a bit more tastier
3. Had to ask for fresh towels. Was given medium size towel. Had to ask for another for my hair.
4. The shower was warm. Didn’t get hot showers


Overall: I’d say my stay was mediocre. Would I stay here again? Probably not. More bed and breakfast to choose from. I found one that from what I saw standing outside looked decent but can expect to pay $20 more. If it’s cheap stays you’re looking for then is Voyaguer’s is it

I said yes to recommended but that would depend on who I talk to. It won't be a yes and it wouldn't be a no. I, however, will find someplace else in my next visit.

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