I usually stay at a hotel when I visit Ottawa. I tried Benner's for something different and was pleasantly surprised. The accommodations are outstanding. I stayed at a boutique hotel recently that brides themselves on quality and service. The Benner's could teach them a few things. Great location on a quiet side street. The walk to the market area and main sites is about 20 minutes along a bit of a shabby street. There is a bus stop close by. I might cab home at night if you're out late. The website photos are accurate. The rooms are big and include bathrobe and slippers. The breakfast was scrumptious. I would definitely stay here again.

As a frequent guest of various B&B's around the country, my husband and I were most pleased with the ambience of Mr. and Mrs. Benner's home and would recommend it as the very best that we have stayed in. The Victorian style home was superbly decorated and the Macdonald Room in which we slept was absolutely beautiful - very clean, and very sumptuous! The hosts were really welcoming and friendly and have a great sense of humour. As for the gourmet breakfasts, we found them to be absolutely delicious. with a real flair for presentation! There is no question in our minds that their home is a wonderful find , both for the high quality of all that it offers and also for its great location: most of the tourist spots are within walking distance.

We stayed at Benners' B&B towards the end of our two week holiday in Canada and it was the least enjoyable of all our stays - the room was OK - clean, if a little small and without any natural light (except via the bathroom) - The main problem was the noise at night - just from people walking around in the room above ours - the floorboards were extremely noisy - and from the kitchen which seemed in constant use (even at 2a.m!) We also found the attitudes of the "hosts" a problem - they were less than welcoming and rather cold - we felt like we were a nuisance! The breakfasts were OK but very basic.

We stayed for 2 nights in the Laurier Room (the smallest and cheapest of the rooms) and have to say that it is the cleanest and one of the most attractively furnished B&B's that we've stayed in. The chocolates were a nice little touch. The breakfasts were gorgeous and varied, it was no problem at all that I was a vegatarian. The owners were hospitable and the location was great. It was a 15 minute walk to the Byward Market past many different ethnic restaurants, several of which we tried and loved. The only thing that could be better were the very squeaky floors in the bedroom - they looked lovely, but you did squeak with every step! All in all though, it was excellent value for money and it was a pleasure eating with other guests and the host at the breakfast table.