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Located on the border of the province of Quebec, the French-speaking part of Canada, and Ontario, which is predominately English-speaking, bilingual Ottawa is one of Canada’s most vibrant cities.

The charming Canadian capital is easy to explore on foot and has a wealth of natural and historic attractions to visit, including Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, and the Ottawa River, alongside many world-class museums and galleries. Ottawa’s restaurant scene is legendary and certainly worth exploring during your stay in one of the city’s luxury hotels.

To help you choose a great place to stay, here’s our list of the best luxury Ottawa hotels for city breaks in the nation’s capital. Many of them are pet friendly and within easy access to the city’s top attractions and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

 

The Best Luxury Ottawa Hotels For City Breaks 

 

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Fairmont Château Laurier-Guest room with city view from one of the best luxury hotels in Ottawa
The elegant Fairmont Chateau Laurier sets the bar for luxury hotels in Ottawa (Photo courtesy Fairmont Château Laurier)

Consistently voted one of the best Ottawa hotels, the stunning Fairmont Chateau Laurier sets the bar for luxury hotels in Ottawa Canada. The turrets and towers of this ‘Grande Dame’ hotel have stood sentinel over Canada’s capital since its downtown opening in 1912. Named after a former Canadian PM, the Fairmont Chateau Laurier has recently benefitted from the significant refurbishment of the lobby lounge and many guest rooms and suites.

Imagine acres of ornate plasterwork and marble, alongside hand-painted ceilings and sophisticated furnishings. We love the 860 sq ft one-bedroom suites with a separate dining and seating area incorporating upgraded Wi-Fi and HDTVs.

Feeling peckish? Choose room service or head downstairs to renowned Zoe’s restaurant for cocktails and light bites.

LuxuryOntario Recommends: For further details of this exquisite luxury hotel in Ottawa, including prices and availability, visit Fairmont Chateau Laurier

 

Brookstreet Hotel
Exterior view of Brookstreet Hotel and fountain
Brookstreet offers chic rooms and world-class spa and golf facilities near the Marshes Golf Club (Photo courtesy Brookstreet Hotel)

The official hotel of the Ottawa Senators ice hockey team, Brookstreet is a luxurious resort spa and golf hotel located adjacent to the Marshes Golf Club. After working up an appetite on the fairways, head to Brookstreet Hotel’s Perspectives restaurant, helmed by Executive Chef Clifford Lyness. His award-winning cuisine is available for room service and take-out and uses fresh, seasonal ingredients from farms across Ottawa.

Burn off the carbs in the hotel’s fitness suite or games room, or just kick back and relax in the jazz lounge. Sauna, steam and saltwater pools, as well as a range of treatments, are on the menu at Au Natural Spa.

We love the 850 sq ft, two-room master suite with its separate lounge and dining work area. Enjoy views over the Marshes’ championship golf course from the balcony and make full use of the two bathrooms. One is ensuite with its own Jacuzzi.

LuxuryOntario Recommends: For the latest details, rates, and to make reservations, visit Brookstreet Hotel

  

Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre
Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre

Delta Ottawa offers classy rooms and suites with offers superb views over the city (Photo courtesy Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre)

Delta Hotels Ottawa is ideally located downtown near Carleton University and only a short cab ride from the Shaw Centre. We recommend booking one of the deluxe one-bedroom suites or a double room at the Club level on a higher floor with panoramic views over the city. You’ll get access to the club lounge on the 25th  floor. Open all day, the Lounge serves breakfast and late afternoon hors d’oeuvres.

Enjoy the superb Italian cuisine at the in-house restaurant Prova with its open bar or kitchen, or book a table at one of the nearby steakhouses. Exercise at Delta is on tap with an impressive indoor saltwater pool, alongside a fitness centre with cardio and weights. One of the best pet-friendly hotels in Ottawa, your dog can stay in your room or suite.

LuxuryOntario Recommends: For the latest details, rates, and to make reservations, visit Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre

 

Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown luxury hotels in ottawa exterior of one of the best luxury hotels in ottawa
Hilton Garden Inn is located just a few blocks from Parliament Hill (Photo courtesy Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown)

One of the best Ottawa hotels downtown, the Hilton Garden Inn is superbly located just a few blocks from Parliament Hill and the Canadian Parliament building, the Rideau Canal, and shopping at Sparks Street Mall and the eclectic Byward Market.

 Order a cab and you’ll be at the Ottawa River, Victoria Island, and Byward Market in under 10 minutes, while the Lyon subway station is adjacent to the hotel. Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the Hilton Garden Inn. We recommend the king rooms with river views and a 50-inch TV for Netflix binges.

There are plenty of good restaurants in the vicinity, but if you’d rather stay in, head to all-day dining at the Tulip restaurant, while the Pavilion Pantry offers snacks and drinks. There’s a complimentary fitness centre here as well as a heated pool.

LuxuryOntario Recommends: For the latest info, as well as rates and to make reservations, visit Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Downtown

 

Novotel Ottawa
Novotel Ottawa bedroom suite
Novotel Ottawa features chic rooms and is Located close to Rideau Canal and Byward Market (Photo courtesy Novotel Ottawa)

The Novotel chain, now owned by Accor, has always delivered value for money to business and leisure travellers. and the pet-friendly Novotel Ottawa is no exception. Located close to the Rideau Canal, Byward Market, and the Rideau Shopping Centre, this 4-star establishment is one of the best hotels in Ottawa and is only a stroll from the University of Ottawa campus.

Amenities include a 24/7 fitness centre alongside a generous indoor swimming pool.  We also love that each air-conditioned room and suite has windows that open to let in fresh air. Choose an Executive room with its calming forest-themed décor and enjoy lunch and dinner at the Novotel Ottawa’s renowned Albion Rooms.  An added bonus is the indoor parking available directly underneath the hotel.

LuxuryOntario Recommends: For the latest details, rates, and to make reservations, visit Novotel Ottawa

 

Ottawa Marriott Hotel
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The best rooms at the Ottawa Marriott offer great city views over the Parliament Building (Photo courtesy Ottawa Marriott Hotel)

A superbly located downtown Ottawa hotel, the Ottawa Marriott on Kent Street is a short walk from the Canadian Museum of History, one of the best museums in Ottawa, and only a short cab ride from Byward Market with its shopping, dining, arts and entertainment. Our favourite rooms are the Premium rooms on high floors with great city views over the Parliament buildings and the Ottawa River, as well as 24/7 Lounge access.

A special feature here is the large indoor pool and the fitness room with a kid’s zone and games room which will give harassed parents brief respite. There’s a smorgasbord of international and Canadian restaurants in the local vicinity but we recommend dining in at least once at the Marriott’s Spin Kitchen or hunker down with Netflix and order room service. The generous menu includes surf and turf specials.

LuxuryOntario Recommends: For the latest details, rates, and to make reservations, visit Ottawa Marriott Hotel

 

The Westin Ottawa
The Westin Ottawa views over Parliament buildings from room
The Westin is located on Rideau Canal and is close to Ottawa’s main attractions (Photo courtesy Westin Ottawa)

If you’re looking for great Ottawa hotels downtown, then we recommend checking in at The Westin. Located directly on the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal in the CBD, The Westin Ottawa and its Shore Club restaurant are ideally located to make the best of Ottawa’s main attractions.

Close to the University of Ottawa and the Rideau Centre Shopping Mall, the hotel has the advantage of being adjacent to the Shaw Convention Centre. Whether you’re staying for business or pleasure, the light-filled executive corner suite with its expansive floor-to-ceiling windows affords panoramic views over historic Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and the downtown area. Enjoy the luxuriously appointed bedroom and full bath, wrap yourself in your chunky robe, order room service and enjoy a date-night movie evening from the comfort of your own bed.

LuxuryOntario Recommends: For the latest details, rates, and to make reservations, visit The Westin Ottawa

 

Sheraton Ottawa Hotel
Modern designs and classy decor can be enjoyed throughout the Sheraton Ottawa Hotel (Photo courtesy Sheraton Ottawa Hotel)
Modern designs and classy decor can be enjoyed throughout the Sheraton Ottawa Hotel (Photo courtesy Sheraton Ottawa Hotel)

From its central Ottawa Albert Street location, the Sheraton Ottawa Hotel is one of the best luxury Ottawa hotels for a city break and from which to explore the Canadian capital.  Reserve a club-level guest room with a king bed on one of the higher floors for superb views over the Rideau Canal and downtown. With its 55-inch TV and dedicated workstation, this accommodation is a relaxing home-from-home for executives as well as travellers, equipped with high-speed complimentary internet.

The hotel’s restaurants are currently closed but delivery service is available from a number of local eateries including Lebanese specials from Shawarma Express and Canadian favourites from Riviera. Work off the carbs with a few laps in the Sheraton’s indoor saltwater pool.

LuxuryOntario Recommends: For the latest details, rates, and to make reservations, visit Sheraton Ottawa Hotel

 

LIV Extended Stay
Large suite of LIV Extended Stay in Ottawa
LIV Ottawa offers serviced apartment experiences with hotel amenities and services (Photo courtesy LIV Extended Stay)

Ideal for longer stays in Ottawa, LIV Extended Stay suites offer travelling professionals a serviced apartment experience with additional amenities and services. For the ultimate luxury Ottawa serviced apartment stay, book the impressive two-bedroom townhome with its full kitchen and two-seater island, capacious beds, laundry, and light-filled windows with all-important blackout and privacy blinds. Pet friendly, your pampered pooch can even book in for a luxury spa experience after a run around the rooftop dog run.

Hire a bike and explore the neighbourhood or stay at LIV and enjoy the clubhouse – there’s a pool table here and TV for the games, as well as a movie room. The seasonal roof terrace is perfect for aperitifs in good weather or entertaining clients, while the lobby has excellent Wi-Fi for casual meetings. Panoramic views of Ottawa and Gatineau are guaranteed from the treadmill in the well-equipped fitness room.

LuxuryOntario Recommends: For the latest details, rates, and to make reservations, visit LIV Extended Stay

 

SOHO Residences Champagne
SMR Champagne Ottawa luxury hotels in ottawa suite with city view
Luxurious suites with snazzy interior design and full kitchens are the norm at SOHO Residences (Photo courtesy SOHO Residences Champagne)

Urban oasis living in the Canadian capital doesn’t come better than the SOHO Residences Champagne. Mere spaghetti lengths from Little Italy’s vibrant streets, these serviced apartments are a stone’s throw from Dow’s Lake and Commissioner’s Park.

The luxurious suites here boast snazzy interior design with a fully integrated kitchen and lounge area and super comfortable beds. Guests have access to the outdoor patio with its hot tub and barbecues, as well as the SoHo Champagne boardroom, and a gym alongside housekeeping and concierge services. Enjoy a movie in the private screening rooms with full access to the coffee lounge and parking. The SoHo group also has another residence at 300 Lisgar Street.

LuxuryOntario Recommends: For the latest details, rates, and to make reservations, visit SOHO Residences Champagne

 

ReStays Ottawa
restays-loft suite of one of the best luxury hotels in Ottawa
Spacious loft suites in central locations are available at ReStays (Photo courtesy RSstays Ottawa)

ReStays Ottawa offers condo-style accommodations in the heart of the city’s downtown core. Their spacious studio-, one-, and two-bedroom units are uniquely designed and decorated with luxurious finishes, state-of-the-art technology, and high-end appliances.

They not only offer everything from fully-equipped kitchens to comfortable living spaces, but they also come with plush bedding and indulgent spa-like bathrooms. You’ll also enjoy additional amenities like high-speed Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies with superb city views.

The hotel’s knowledgeable and attentive concierge team is available to assist with everything from dinner reservations to arranging airport transfers and private tours. They can even arrange in-suite spa treatments or private chefs for a truly exclusive experience.

LuxuryOntario Recommends: For the latest details, rates, and to make reservations, visit ReStays Ottawa for further details

 

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Contributor Gina Baksa focuses on worldwide luxury travel and real estate, hospitality, celebrity interviews, supercars, spas, property and restaurants. Find out more at https://ginabaksa.journoportfolio.com.

 

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