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Reviews of The Business Inn 3 stars

180 Maclaren Street, K2P 0L3 Ottawa, Canada

#16 of 48 Holiday rentals in Ottawa

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 5239 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    9.0
    Intersting in stay and feel at home
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Studio, 1 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleaning, Staff performance , location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    7.0
    It was ok.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Elevators extremely slow and only one set going to lobby. Hot water in shower took a long time to warm up. The breakfast included was okish, but a bit burnt and stale. Lobby was extremely cold, and hotel staff helpful. but lacked enthusiasm. Many unpleasant smells in hallways stairwells and just before get to main lobby

    Spacious room, the bed was very comfortable, could always get juice and water, and great parking surveillance, prime location near lots of restaurants, pubs, cafe’s etc

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    10
    Nice, comfortable, friendly staff, happy
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior One-Bedroom Suite, 1 King/Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit old. But i very good.

    The breakfast, the room, the location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    10
    Excellent place to stay highly recommend !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Studio, 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were like little apt full kitchen and bath computer to use. Free laundry facility. And breakfast. .and very clean .excellent location in downtown area of Ottawa.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    10
    Room is good and complete break fast is good staff and room service are great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior One-Bedroom Suite, 1 King/Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking is not that spacious but it’s still okay

    The Room

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    8.0
    good value, good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior One-Bedroom Suite, 1 King/Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    breakfast and dinner place

    check in, staff and very clean

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    9.0
    Lovely place
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior One-Bedroom Suite, 1 King/Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    10
    Great location and value. Breakfast was great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Suite, 1 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything! Location; staff, breakfast and large rooms.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    9.0
    Great value and location
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Studio, 1 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had a huge room with a balcony for a great price. The breakfast was great with a lot of options and the location is perfect.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite, 1 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Studio, 1 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    First of all the entrance and lobby. I felt like in a bad motel. Second with all those machines the air still had a strange smell. Even worse in the garage in the elevator area.

    A very good location, lots of machines inside, AC, dehumidifier, another one I don't know, good bad and toiletries

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior One-Bedroom Suite, 1 King/Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our TV's didn't work. Not a HUGE deal as we weren't there to watch TV, but it is nice to relax and watch a show at the end of the day to unwind.

    Great space, very comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    9.0
    Would definitely recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio, 1 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It felt a little tired in parts.

    Don’t judge the book by its cover…it may look a little tired from the outside, the rooms are very generous, with everything you could possibly need during a stay. Very comfortable beds. free laundry and big bonus! Enough choice for breakfast, you could even take a packed lunch away with you. All staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Studio, 1 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking is very pricy.

    Very well located. Quiet rooms.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio, 1 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Better than expectations. Great welcome at reception. Big room with comfy bed, sofa, kitchenette; even a desk with computer and printer! Breakfast was adequate and plentiful. Not gourmet but enough to set you up for the day. Location was excellent; walking distance to attractions with plenty of restaurants and bars on the doorstep. Nice touches with USB charging ports in the room and nightlight in the bathroom. Free laundry with washing powder provided. Paid parking lot nextdoor.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio, 1 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom small considering size of room. Could do with a safe.

    Size of room. Comfort. Location. Laundry room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio, 1 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Aircon was very noisy if it was left running.

    Fantastic suite, immaculately clean, close to centre of Ottawa. Staff were brilliant. Breakfast was extensive but self serve with disposable dishes and cutlery. The room was huge with 2 TVs fridge freezer and cooker with oven and grill. Bed was king size.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    10
    Great spot for family weekend getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior One-Bedroom Suite, 1 King/Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The Business Inn is close to Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal. Perfect spot to visit all the main attractions. Breakfast was perfect for families, great choice and made it easy to make sandwiches for the day. Rooms were the size of small appartments. Perfect for families. We will be back.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Spacious and good value accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior One-Bedroom Suite, 1 King/Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As others have mentioned the outside of the building looks more modern than the inside. It doesn’t have built in air conditioning but does have air conditioning units Could have been a bit more environmentally friendly and had soap, shower gel and shampoo dispensers instead of old style individually packaged products and a recycling bin in each suite or on each floor or a notice asking guests to take glass, paper and plastic to the recycling bins in the breakfast room.

    The Business Inn is in a good location with plenty of shops and restaurants and a short walk to the Parliament area and Byward Market. The free breakfast had a good range of options but we weren’t fans of the ready made hot breakfast sandwiches. Don’t be put off by the lack of seating in the breakfast room, there are another 2 large brighter rooms with windows. We had a one bedroom suite with a large balcony. The furniture was comfortable but a bit dated and there was also a desk with computer and printer. We paid extra for a nominated underground parking space but didn’t use the car while we were in Ottawa as we could walk to every where we wanted to visit. It was good to know that if we had used the car we would have a space to come back to. The staff were all friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio, 1 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wastage at breakfast with individually packed food items

    Location, laundry room, room size

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    10
    Nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Studio, 2 Queen/King Beds, 1 Queen Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That the parking lot is not included in the fare.

    The location of the hotel is very central.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    7.0
    Great hotel close to restaurants and tourist spots
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio, 1 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The building is quite outdated and needs a bit of TLC. The positioning of our room meant we couldn’t access through reception, we had to walk round the back through the car park which was a bit unusual. The decor needs a bit of attention in my opinion, very outdated and a bit dark and dull.

    The location was perfect. Plenty of restaurants and cafes nearby which was great. Within walking distance of the main areas, also bus stops just outside the hotel if you wanted to go a bit further. Having a kitchen in the room was handy for us as we could cook our own food if we needed. The room was kitted out with everything you could possibly need, from hoovers to washing baskets to fans, literally anything and everything.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite, 1 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed for one night, we didn’t have to venture everywhere on the property.

    Strategic located, friendly staff at the desk and the chef in the breakfast room. Kudos!!!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Studio, 1 Queen Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very well located and impressive range of services available in the room (equipped desk with computer, iron board, Dyson, fully equipped kitchen, etc.). The bed is quite spacious and confortable. The breakfast is carefully thought for people on the go with takeaway options. We had a pleasant stay and all staff was super friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

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