About this property

Upon check-in, guests must provide photo ID and a bank issued credit card for a pre-authorization of room and tax charges, as well as $100. for security. Indoor and outdoor guest parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis for $25 + tax per night. The Business Inn offers free WiFi and serves a free continental breakfast each morning. All guest suites include a kitchen with stove, fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee maker, and pots and pans. Each guest suite comes with a minimum 46-inch flat-screen TV with cable, a computer with printer, iron and board, clothes steamer, and air purifier. The Business Inn provides free laundromat facilities with soap and dryer sheets. There is also a 24-hour fitness room. A variety of shops and restaurants can be found within 150 meters from the property, while Parliament Hill is 1.3 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Ottawa, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Private parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The reception staff were amazing. Totally cool, calm and collected despite being exceptionally busy. We were given lots of good hints and tips to enjoy Ottawa and nothing was too much trouble.
  • Marie
    Australia Australia
    We got much more than expected. The room had a separate bedroom and living room as well as a full kitchen. Very convenient location and staff were most helpful. Breakfast was very good and the whole experience was great value for money!
  • Paul
    Australia Australia
    Spacious room. Easy check-in. Comfortable bed. Great location and short walk to sight seeing locations. Great breakfast. Excellent dining options in immediate area. Short walk to Uottawa Light Rail Station on line to Via Rail Station.
  • Muhammad
    Canada Canada
    The hotel has an excellent location. The staff is well trained and courteous. The rooms are good sized and house cleaning is top quality. All in all, an awesome experience as always.
  • Chinatsu
    Canada Canada
    Staff were nice and efficient. Room was clean and everything was proper. I very much appreciate the real kitchen, which is excellent for extended stay (although I stayed only one night).
  • Riha
    Canada Canada
    It was way too big for 2 of us for one night. Great location.
  • Nicolle
    Ireland Ireland
    The staff were really friendly and helpful. The laundry facilities which are free! are fantastic after days traveling
  • Annie
    Canada Canada
    Clean, and roomy. Convenient location. All the staffs were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was awesome, dinner area is a bit small, but we prefer to eat in the room anyway.
  • Karolina
    Poland Poland
    The hotel is old but well maintained. The rooms are huge, the beds are huge! Our apartment for four was the size of a large two-room apartment with a kitchen and bathroom, and we also had a balcony. The room was very quiet. There was a great...
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff at check were brilliant . . . I could not fault the hotel and such good value for money.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • MacLaren's on Elgin
    • Cuisine
      American • Italian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

The Business Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CAD 100 is required on arrival. That's about US$71. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 6 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 19
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 09:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note this property does not accept cash deposits.

The credit card used at the time of the booking must be presented by the cardholder upon check in.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of CAD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.