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541 Besserer St, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6C6 , Canada
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Benner's Bed & Breakfast
Ranked #12 of 42 Ottawa B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
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Halifax, Canada
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“wonderful stay for 'accidental tourists'!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2011

We were accidental tourists due to weather delays and cancellations on our way back home from a cruise. All the Benner family were most helpful and welcoming as we arrived very last minute from the airport with only our carry-ons (lost checked bags -surprise!) and no cold weather clothing. So, armed with jackets provided by Marina we proceeded to explore downtown a bit (Byward Market is awesome)and buy long pants! The location is great, a brisk walk downtown ~20 minutes, on bus route or a very reasonable cab ride. The Laurier room was very comfortable and clean with a beautiful breakfast provided, made our 2 night visit the best of an unfortunate situation!
Thank you to John, Marina, Kevin and Cassie for your kindness and warmth!

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 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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Milan, Italy
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
“Excellent bed&breakfast”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2009
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We stayed in a modern-furnished and large room (with a wonderful jacuzzi-bathroom) with terrace and we have excellent breakfasts for a very reasonable price. The owner is friendly and the position is good, there is free parking and public transport in the neighbourhood.

  • Stayed July 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Toronto, Canada
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271 helpful votes 271 helpful votes
“A Nice Change of Pace...in a Nice Place”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2009
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I decided to stay at this B & B as opposed to the standard business hotel when travelling to Ottawa this recent time. This B & B is a family owned business in a lovely decorated semi-detached home in the East part of Ottawa's downtown. I dealt with the owner's son (Kevan) and he was a very hospitable and welcoming person. I stayed in the McDonald room, which is very nice with its own private bathroom down the hall. The other two rooms have ensuite bathrooms. The place is cozy and is decorated very nicely, and you do feel at home there. Yes....the floors are squeaky, but this is an older home, and its to be expected - it really wasn't as bad as others reviewers have claimed. Things to be aware of............I found it a bit cold at nights, and had to use the comforter in my room (which as fine). There is no shampoo in the bathrooms so make sure you bring your own. Breakfast is pretty fixed (time wise)...between 730am and 9 only. No food allowed in the rooms (which is understandable). The location is a bit far from downtown, but if you have a car or if the weather is nice, its not a big problem. The rooms all have complimentary wireless internet, and have a TV. My room had a balcony/porch which would be nice in the spring/summer. Beds are super comfortable. Breakfast was very nice. The owner has a flair for decoration which elevates this B & B above your typical establishment.

  • Stayed February 2009, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Montreal
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Beautiful Place!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2008

Me and my fiance stayed at the B&B at the end of October for 2 nights and it was a very relaxing experience. The owner is very friendly and doesnt crowd you, when we got there he showed us our room and the bathroom and gave us the internet password and door pass.
We stayed in the Mcdonald room and it was beautiful, the sheets are changed ever day and the whole room cleaned, the bathroom is down the hall and its a big bathroom which is also cleaned every day. The floors are a squeaky and sometimes i felt bad because there was another couple staying in the Laurier room beside ours and when we would get up to take a shower i felt as if i was constantly waking them but it didnt bug me enough to give the place a lower grade.
The street is nice and its about a 20 min walk from the Byward market which is a must see, we also went to the rideau center and my fiance checked out the huge book market beside the byward.
There is a dog there, its a little daschund and its adorable, he does sometimes come up to see you at breakfast which was fine with us but if you have a thing about dogs seeing you then dont stay here.
Overall i would definatly stay here again and i would recommed this place to everyone i know.

  • Liked — the breakfasts!
  • Disliked — nothing!
  • Stayed October 2008, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Cambridge, ON
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“perfect B&B experience”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2008
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I stayed in the Laurier room in this B&B for 2 nights on a week-long business trip. Each night was spent in a B&B in various cities throughout Eastern Ontario. This was the best one of the week.
In fact I have stayed in many B&B's over the years and this one is just about as well-rounded as you are going to get.
The welcome was friendly; I did not feel obligated to 'chat' and did not feel neglected either.
Yes the floors are squeaky - it's an old (well-maintained) house.
Yes, you can hear people walking along the floors (I bring earplugs with me wherever I stay).
The bed was firm, clean and smelled fresh. The ensuite bathroom was brand new and very clean.
The doors have locks on them (this is not the case in all B&B's).
The breakfast was plentiful and warm - ready just at the agreed time.
I went for a run along the Rideau River (very close) early one morning and felt very safe.
I would definitely stay here again!

  • Stayed October 2008, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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541 Besserer St, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6C6 , Canada
Price range (per night):* INR5,127 - 7,022

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