See all properties

The Business Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Parliament Hill in Ottawa

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Business Inn

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby
Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living area | 46-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, computer
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
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

View all photos for Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

View all photos for Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature Suite, 1 Queen/King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Signature Suite, 1 Queen/King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

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

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

View all photos for Two Bed Suite, 2 King/Queen Beds, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

46-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, computer

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

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

You may also like

Ad
Front of property

Residence & Conference Centre - Ottawa West

Nepean
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
3.5 out of 5, Good, 1,540 reviews
The price is $69
includes taxes & fees
$61 per night
May 4 - May 5
Residence & Conference Centre - Ottawa West

About the neighborhood

Ottawa

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Centretown hotel, you'll find Rideau Canal and University of Ottawa. Elgin Street and Canadian Museum of Nature are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • National Arts Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Ottawa - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Parliament Hill - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Byward Market Square - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ottawa Station - 5 min drive
  • UOttawa Station - 10 min walk
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elgin Street Diner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zak's Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cooper's Gastropub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bridgehead Coffeehouse - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Business Inn

Hotel near Parliament Hill in Ottawa
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. A 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Business Inn. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Ottawa hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 158 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • Built in 1968
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Similar properties

Exterior

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 2,169 reviews
The price is $119
includes taxes & fees
$100 per night
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Business Inn to the airport?

The Business Inn is 9.4 mi (18-min drive) away from the Ottawa International Airport (YOW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Business Inn?

As of Apr 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Business Inn on Apr 22, 2025 start from $88.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Business Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Business Inn.

Does The Business Inn offer free breakfast?

The Business Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Business Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino du Lac Leamy (9-min drive) and Rideau Carleton Raceway (18-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Business Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Business Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CAD 25 per night.

Does The Business Inn have a pool?

The Business Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Business Inn have a restaurant?

The Business Inn is home to MacLaren's on Elgin, which features light fare.

Does The Business Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Business Inn to downtown Ottawa?

The Business Inn is 0.6 mi away from Ottawa.

The Business Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5159 out of 7323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1736 out of 7323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 278 out of 7323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 7323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 7323 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

8/10 Good

Tracy

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

8/10 Good

See

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent breakfast

It is almost like an apartment hotel. A bit old. This is at least our 4th or 5th time staying there in the last 35 years. I didn't expect much for the breakfast, because it was ordinary in the past. But we were pleasantly surprised that there were plently of food and specially the hot food like egg, sausage, ham, harsh brown etc. You can even pick up prepacked breakfast and leave. It was well thought out. The chef appeared proud of his production. It was a busy dinning room for sure. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balconies with ashtray. Smokers not treated like pariahs
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

10/10 Excellent

Ctaig

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice, hotel is in a very convenient walkable area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is helpful and kind
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay. Wonderful helpful staff. Clean and large rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice folks at the front desk, helpful with area sites. Good breakfast selections. We ate dinner in the neighborhood, plenty of options. Walkable to canal to skate and to Parliament building. Great deal, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a really nice stay, make sure to pay the little extra
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free breakfast, clean room, nice bed, name brand soap, indoor parking, extras in room such as dyson fan, sounds machine, lots of drawers, nice staff, everything you need at a decent price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Naveen Reddy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Naveen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I had an awful experience at this location, the air conditioning was noisy and couldn’t sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nic

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Gianni

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Terribl!If you renovating and let customers know.

After booking with you, they charged me $25 per day to park. Would have been nice to know in advance. They wanted $100 security deposit that was promised to be returned. When I checked out , they could not give it back , because they claim they had not take it. So why take my credit card and punch it so many times? Also at 9 am they began drilling on top floor, so could not sleep in as planned. Check out was 11am. When I told lady at check out about noise at 11 , “when she asked how was everything?” She denied it was true, even how we could both hear bangin and drilling on the first floor. She said, “oh that just began 5 minutes ago” So I’m a liar. When I left my hotel room, came out of elevator, I was met with constructive workers with masks , there was dust everywhere. Where was my mask? I had to walk through all the sandblasting holding my breath. Way to go!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love that the room, the very simplest of rooms, had a nice set up with couch, kitchenette and classy bed. If felt like a mini home and that home was new and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, the rooms are self-contained. It makes it convenient to make one's meal; which saves money. Good place to call home when away from home!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect for our purposes. We enjoyed a lovely dinner in the Byward Market which was a very pleasant walk and distance. We were able to detour past the front of the parliament buildings on the way back. The only minor issue that I had was that the shower was not very warm when I used it at about 6am. (I had to be somewhere early that morning). My husband used the shower after 7:30am and it was fine. (Perhaps pipes close to outside wall? Ottawa is cold that early in the morning..). Thank you for a lovely stay. It will be our go-to hotel for any further trips to Ottawa. Your staff are lovely btw. Many thanks for their kindness.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Augustine

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. My wife and daughter enjoyed their stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rupert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good, the only part I don’t like and was disappointed at was the fact that, there was no Netflix, the look like it was from the 1990’s, I couldn’t use the tv as it wasn’t operational, was disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Khairullah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything is perfect except front desk needs to be a little bit more professional
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing major bad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get so much quality for the price it’s quite unbelievable. Very friendly staff too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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