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The Business Inn

2.5 star property

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Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace
Lunch and dinner served
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Living area | 46-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, computer
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, full-sized fridge, microwave, oven
A hotel entrance with a green awning displaying "The Business Inn" and the number "180".

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P0L3
  • Place, Elgin Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rideau Canal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Ottawa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(243 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(144 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Mini Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(718 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(135 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(163 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a coffee table, and a couch.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(142 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Business Inn

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, self parking and concierge services.
The Business Inn offers 158 accommodations with computers and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 46-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at The Business Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rideau Canal. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a 24-hour gym are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the spaciousness, cleanliness, overall comfort and comfy beds
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Rideau Canal and National Arts Centre
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 centre on site. A 24-hour fitness centre, 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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
MacLaren's on Elgin – This sports bar serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 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
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • Built in 1968
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

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
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property's underground parking has a maximum vehicle height limit of 6.2 feet (1.87 metres).

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!
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 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

The Business Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6036 out of 8190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1708 out of 8190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 287 out of 8190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 8190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 100 out of 8190 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ibukun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast & great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Parisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Efosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, fantastic staff and great value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, huge room and very comfy beds. Convenient locale. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was friendly, a lot of options for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay. Good location lots of dining option in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge clean rooms with everything you need for a comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Palluq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the room, laundry, breakfast and staff was wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities, good breakfast, clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy check in and very nice staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay - as always
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast (although crowded on Saturday), perfect mattresses, and lots of pillows made our stay memorable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann-Lory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hôtel! Was really well situated and we were able to walk to every destination!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at Business Inn. Staff were friendly and the rooms spacious.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply always a great stay at the Business Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Amenities
Good friendly service, awesome choices for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Blossom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and complete amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nataliia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, everything is nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, great breakfast bar and very convenient location. We had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only used the room and breakfast and both were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

SIJU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Binbin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, room is spacious, breakfast is very nice, well worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026