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2.0 of 5
263 McLeod Street, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1A1, Canada
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Downtown Bed and Breakfast & Spa
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Downtown Bed and Breakfast & Spa
Ranked #19 of 42 Ottawa B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
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Toronto
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Always enjoyed! Always recommended!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2011
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person found this review helpful

I always enjoy a peaceful stay at this BnB.
The hosts are welcoming and provide attentive yet unobtrusive service. They take pride in offering a clean and comfortable room, fresh breakfast and information on how to take in the best that Canada's capital has to offer.
The inside of the home was painted by a local artist, and has all the beautiful architectural features one expects from a century home.
The on-site spa is fantastic and features natural products from a nearby manufacturer; this service must be taken advantage of.
The location is central which means easy access (even walking distance!) to many of the city's attractions.
This is my Ottawa BnB of choice.

Always enjoyed! Always recommended!

Stayed January 2011, travelled on business
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Ottawa, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great location - nicest hosts ever”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Visited this place 10 years ago or so and was a treat to come by and revisit. Hosts are very nice. Cosy in a well maintained century home. On the quiet edge of one of the livelier streets of Ottawa (Elgin)

  • 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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Montreal, Canada
1 review
“My home away from home!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2011

I always leave the Downtown Bed and Breakfast feeling better that before getting there!
I get the tranquility needed to rest after long days at work, and I sometimes get a really really good and deep massage from Siri, which really makes me relax and makes me ready to face my day with more energy.

I would recommend this place to any one who which to feel home when they're away from home!

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled on business
    • 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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Sydney, Australia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Everything creaks including the host.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2010
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people found this review helpful

Absolutely every thing in this place creaked, great location, great selection of food in nearby streets (check out The Works) it has 60 different burgers.

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Do not get what you pay for”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2010
5
people found this review helpful

The place is well located but in no exchange with the required price. We now have 4 weeks of experience in B&B and really were shocked when entering that space. Parking in the backyard and seeing the garbage and clutter there should have been a warning. The room was poor and we had the idea to sleep on some plastic and rough subsurface meant to be a mattress and felt uneasy.
The attached pictures of the rooms do not show the truth.
The hosts are friendly. We do not bother about being a Sikh but somehow they seem to neglect their house big time. In fact this is a trashy and grubby place.
The breakfast consists of a toast and Cheerios or Bran Flakes, and if wanted a juice, some fruits and marmelade. Vegetarian and organic not at all. To name it Gourmet is impertinent.
The service appears almost grudging. We finished our breakfast and just wanted to leave fast.
Their own description of their product/service is not applicable. Their advertising is incorrect and seems to jusitfy this price. For sure we do not recoomend this place and per the rules the Canadian Bed&Breakfast places are subject of (per our information) they should be inspected.

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Lola_01, Owner at Downtown Bed and Breakfast & Spa, responded to this review
5 October 2010
This is funny. On the page you are writing this review, we have 2 stars clearly stated. There are no four stars on our ratings, although it is service we aspire to.
We apologize for offering you only one of the 3 bathrooms in house. We were hoping that would have been adequate for your needs.
Kitchen access is not allowed in ANY establishment serving food and there was no reason for you to be there just for incidents as mentioned. If we weren't there and something on the floor was, we were looking for cleaning implements. Although I doubt it, as we walk on that floor too. Safety is paramount.
I don't understand "condensation." It is a delicate balances between graciously serving guests and "over-tending" them. We wish you better luck in your future travels.
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263 McLeod Street, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1A1, Canada
Price range (per night):* INR5,462 - 7,412

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