The Metcalfe Hotel

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Lobby lounge
Meeting facility
Meeting facility
Lobby
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly

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123 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5L9
  • Place, National Arts Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rideau Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Parliament Hill
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed (Atrium)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 79 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Murphy Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Metcalfe Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, 5-minute walk to National Arts Centre
A restaurant, valet parking and concierge services are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk and a library are on-site.
The Metcalfe Hotel offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Metcalfe Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rideau Canal. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and breakfast (surcharge) are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the bistro
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Confederation Park and 5 minutes on foot from National Arts Centre
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 6 meeting rooms available. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Metcalfe Hotel. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of The Metcalfe Hotel was completed in July 2022.

This 4-star Ottawa hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Cocotte – On-site bistro.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (CAD 47 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; CAD 15 to 25 for adults and CAD 10 to 20 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cocotte

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - July 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 15 to 25.00 for adults and CAD 10.00 to 20.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: CAD 47 per night
  • Pet fee: CAD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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.
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 3 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa
Metcalfe Hotel
Metcalfe Ottawa
Ottawa Hotel Indigo
The Metcalfe Hotel Hotel
The Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa
The Metcalfe Hotel Hotel Ottawa

The Metcalfe Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1001 out of 1323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1323 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Conveniently Located Hotel

This was a very nice hotel, conveniently located in a nice neighborhood. Really comfy lobby & good breakfast at their restaurant. The room was spacious & bed was comfortable. My only problem came with the A/C. It worked well - maybe too well. My mouth & throat really dried out and I woke up during the night completely dried out. Now this may be specific to me as I take a med that dries me out some. However, I never woke up elsewhere feeling this bad. The next night, with the A/C much lower, it was better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ilissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, friendly staff, fun games room and nice seating areas in the lobby
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Our overnight stay didn’t disappoint. We have stayed at this hotel previously and we appreciate the hotel’s location, rooms and service. Breakfast at the restaurant was also excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

It was just ok there isn't anything amazing about it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had a leak which was not their fault but as a result the lifts were out of action with one remaining out of action for the entire stay. The hotel were using dehumidifiers the whole trip which were noisy and given the rooms look out over the lobby, you could not escape the noise. No discount or apology was offered and we found the staff to be rude and unhelpful. We loved Ottawa and found those outside the hotel much more helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great service, easy check in, front desk and valet personnel outstanding service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay, Jamesville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

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

2/10 Terrible

Amir

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juyoung

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

André

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tout était super sauf l’air climatisé dans la chambre qui faisait un bruit de grincement.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
GReat location and value!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Friendly sfaff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josée

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great find! Awesome boutique hotel in a super area. Walkable to tons of restaurants and attractions. You have to stay here! I know my wife and I will for sure :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was what I needed, quiet, comfortable, walking distance to everything downtown. It’s even walkable 40 mins to TD Place for some sports. Well, for me anyway. Transit is available to everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jianmin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific hotel! Everybody is super friendly, walkable to most attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan, Crieff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon, ottawa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this stay was on point. Staff were amazing, friendly and proficient. Room had been very well remodelled, and finished with quality accents and detail. The only drawback is the parking by valet only - but this can be overcome easily by parking at the city hall underground lot a few blocks away. Very charming.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025