Ottawa Hotels

Minto Place Suite Hotel Ottawa Canada

Advantages: A Suite of Rooms to spread out in without an exhorbitant price tag
Disadvantages: None

We have stayed at the 'Minto' twice and have booked another visit for later this year. We have always enjoyed our stays there (hence the re-book) and are especially looking forward to this year as it has recently been completely re-furbished. The pictures on the website look great. We find that, as a family of five, with three children suite hotels are definitely the way to go. We appreciate having the extra space, our own lounge, kitchen and laundry ...
...went (the youngest was only just one) and it was so much more relaxing not to be confined to just one or two adjoining rooms. We always prefer breakfasting in our room so the kitchen is great to have and the children have space to spread out in the lounge, watch a little tv, even play with some toys if they are still young enough. Sometimes it is fun to eat in the room but there is always the option of the restaurant and shops which can be found ...

kassurvey 16.07.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Minto Place Suite, Ottawa

Surprise - whos sleeping in my bed?

Advantages: Spacious Rooms, comfortable beds and the extras!
Disadvantages: Small bathrooms, views from room and other little things in review

...a cd in it The Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage CD. I popped it in and pressed play expecting to hear the sounds of dolphins and whales or something. But I was listening to some guy telling me to get myself comfortable to get the best nights sleep by placing my head on the pillows etc. Wow....never had I seen a hotel that offered that. Not that I was interested for myself but the thought counts! After inspecting a little more Crowne Plaza offers it ...
...and involves the following - Certain Bedding and Linen (and pillows) - Bathroom accessories, shower heads, curved shower rails - Lavender Sray, eye mask, nightlight and ear plugs (on the bed) - Sleep Advantage CD I could not find my nightlight but the lavender spray was nice and fresh. A leaflet by the bed directed my to a website which told me I could purchase these items for my own home. The website didnt work but I found it eventually at ...

RichardElse 12.03.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Crowne Plaza Ottawa, Ottawa

Great place to visit.

Advantages: Free, lots to see
Disadvantages: None

As part of a trip across Canada my boyfriend and I made Ottawa our second stop. The Parliament Buildings were the first things on our 'to do in Ottawa' list. We definately weren't disappointed by them. HISTORY: The history of the Parliament Buildings is interwoven with the history of Canada. I'll try to give some idea of the history of the buildings without it sounding too much like a history lesson! In 1857 Queen Victoria was asked to chose a ...
...The Parliament Buildings, which consist of a Centre Block and East and West Blocks, were completed between 1859 and 1866. In 1867 Confederation was introduced in Canada and the buildings were chosen as the seat of government of the newly formed Canada. In 1916 fire broke out in the Centre Block, believed to have been started by a cigarette. Almost the entire block burned to the ground apart from the library which was saved by iron doors. The process ...

tartlette83 29.08.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Radisson Hotel Parliament Hill Ottawa, Ottawa

Ottawa HI Jail Hostel - Staying in a haunted youth hostel

Advantages: Unique place to stay, OK price, in centre of Ottawa easy walk to attractions, good fun
Disadvantages: Light being left on in corridor all night, no good if you want 'quiet' place to sleep

Having not stayed in a youth hostel before we decided on our visit to Ottawa to try out the Jail Hostel for 2 nights. The cost was £31.05 per night have not sure if this was more expensive than normal for hostels and you would get it cheaper if you had Hi Hostel membership. However for the experience of staying in a haunted jail we thought it was worth it and would be fun! On arrival we checked in and were given our bed sheets and towels by a very ...
...we stayed in a room that was a prison cell. Bunk Beds in one corner, wardrobe and a sink then we had a shared shower room and toilets. Not much room in there so you better get on with who you are staying with but all a bit different and good fun. The floor we were on had cells down both sides of the floor and was mixed with men and women staying. You can also book dorm rooms on different floors and private rooms or family rooms with private showers ...

dfc001 21.08.2009 · Read full review
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Review of HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel, Ottawa

Old-fashioned grandeur, courtesy and style

Advantages: Great comfort, great service ,great location, great breakfast
Disadvantages: None except the cold wind outside in winter

The Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel is one of the landmark buildings in the centre of Ottawa. Situated across the Rideau Canal from Parliament buildings, the hotel has had a rich and varied history. According to the plaque on the wall out the front, the Hotel was commissioned by the General Manager of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. Unfortunately, the means he chose to travel to open the hotel in 1912 was the Titanic, so instead the hotel was opened ...
...had signed up to the Fairmont Loyalty scheme before travelling. This was free and not only did it speed up checking in and out, but also entitled me to free LAN internet access throughout the stay. The lobby had wonderfully comfortable settees and armchairs to sit in while waiting for people, and the whole atmosphere was redolent of a bygone age of grand hotels and luxurious living. The room too was very well appointed. The bed was north American ...

lobourse 06.06.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ottawa