Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience is worth booking if location and a top-tier hotel matter more to you than cost, as it sits about 3 minutes on foot from the Rideau Canal. Anyone watching their budget should look hard at our other two picks, which share almost the same guest score for about a quarter of the price.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick for Ottawa. It suits travellers who want an officially rated five-star hotel within walking distance of the canal, the National Gallery and the Canadian Museum of History. Pets appear in the hotel tags, so it may suit travellers with animals, but check the policy directly.
Skip it if value is your priority. At €448.60 a night it is the most expensive of our three picks by a wide margin, and the guest score of 8.8 is the same as our Budget pick.
Also bear in mind the review base is small. The score comes from 85 guest reviews, far fewer than most hotels we feature, so treat it with some caution.
Location and getting around
The address is 1 Rideau St Fairmont Gold. Guests rate the location 9.6 out of 10, the highest location score in this review.
The Rideau Canal is about 0.2 km away, roughly 3 minutes on foot. The National Gallery of Canada is about 0.6 km away, close to 8 minutes. The Canadian Museum of History is about 1.2 km away, around 15 minutes on foot.
These are straight-line estimates and have not been verified, but all three main sights listed are within an easy walk. In winter, check conditions before setting out.
What guests say
Our data does not include summarised guest likes or dislikes for this listing. What we can report is the overall score of 8.8 out of 10 from 85 reviews, and the location score of 9.6.
Because the sample is small and no themes are summarised, read a range of recent reviews yourself before booking. Look in particular for comments on room size, noise and what the Gold Experience includes for your rate.
Price and what you get, compared with our other two picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov, 2 adults, one room) were €448.60 a night, about €897 for the two nights. The sample median was €166.04 a night, so this costs more than double the typical Ottawa rate. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Hampton by Hilton Ottawa, cost €110.42 a night, 3 stars, with a guest score of 8.8. Our Best Value pick, The Business Inn, was €124.58 a night, 3 stars, with a score of 8.7.
The property lists a gym, pool, restaurant, terrace, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, and breakfast options including vegetarian and vegan. You are paying for the official five-star standard and the location, not for a higher guest score.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 10 eligible hotels in Ottawa. This one shared the top review score position, at 8.8. For our Luxury slot, five-star hotels are prioritised and a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5. Its five stars are official.
The location score of 9.6 is the other reason it stands out among the luxury options.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Since this is a Gold Experience listing, confirm exactly what the rate includes, such as breakfast or lounge access, before paying.
Check pool, gym and spa opening times and any fees. If you are bringing a pet, confirm the policy and any charges with the hotel.
With only 85 reviews behind the score, read recent ones for your season.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience from the Rideau Canal?
About 0.2 km, roughly 3 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. The National Gallery of Canada is about 8 minutes away.
Is it worth the price compared with other Ottawa hotels?
It costs €448.60 a night against €110.42 for our Budget pick, which has the same 8.8 guest score. You pay for the official five-star standard and the location score of 9.6.
Does the Gold Experience include breakfast?
That is not confirmed in our data. Breakfast options are listed, including vegetarian and vegan, so check exactly what your rate covers.
Are pets allowed?
Pets appear in the hotel tags, but the policy and any fees are not confirmed. Contact the hotel before booking.
How much does a night cost?
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were €448.60 a night. Check today's price for your dates, as this is not a live quote.