The Business Inn

2.5 star property

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property
Lobby
Lunch and dinner served
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P0L3
  • University of Ottawa
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Parliament Hill
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Byward Market Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Suite, 1 Queen/King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

  • 712 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Two Bed Suite, 2 King/Queen Beds, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Business Inn

Hotel in Centretown
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, self parking, and concierge services.
The Business Inn offers 158 accommodations with computers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include sofa beds. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 46-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Limited onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge), and a car charging station is available.

The Business Inn is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
MacLaren's on Elgin - This sports bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (CAD 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • MacLaren's on Elgin

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Built in 1968
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Computer

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property's underground parking has a maximum vehicle height limit of 6.2 feet (1.87 meters).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: CAD 25 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Business Inn
Business Inn Ottawa
Inn Business
Business Hotel Ottawa
The Business Hotel Ottawa
The Business Inn Hotel
The Business Inn Ottawa
The Business Inn Hotel Ottawa

The Business Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5121 out of 7275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1730 out of 7275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 276 out of 7275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 7275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 7275 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely helpful and attend to our needs well. Also, the suite we were in is the biggest we’ve ever been to. It has a gorgeous view of downtown Ottawa. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the few hotels with smoking available on designated balconies. Not made to feel like a pariah for having a puff without going outside
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was so comfortable, I don't sleep this well at home!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

yildrum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Munira

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nnaemeka

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very close to most of my destinations. I liked that
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location, impeccably clean suite.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay at the Business Inn whenever in Ottawa. The staff and premises are awesome. Laundry facilities and free breakfast. Units are nice and clean. Great place to stay never have had a problem here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walid Ahmad

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everythings were prefect and my next visit would be the same place the business inn so but i would like to thanks all staffs as they are very kind. Thank you and see you next time soon. All the best 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Taru

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nazir

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Woyengiemi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Interesting
My star was amazing but short cos I checked in late and checked out early
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pillows top Thick.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nimisha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aliaksandr

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleaning
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good. The staffs are kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024