The Business Inn
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.
Worth booking if you want a walkable Ottawa base with a well-liked breakfast at a price below the city median. Drivers with large vehicles should check parking first, as guests say spaces are tight.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Best Value pick for Ottawa. It suits sightseers who want to walk to Parliament and the Rideau Canal, families, since family rooms are listed, and anyone who cares about a solid breakfast. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 from 10,434 reviews.
Skip it if you drive a large vehicle and need easy parking. Guests say the on-site and underground parking is convenient but the spaces can be tight. It is also a three-star hotel, so do not expect luxury touches.
Location and getting around
The address is 180 Maclaren Street. Guests say it is walkable to downtown, Parliament and the Rideau Canal, with restaurants all around. The location sub-score is 9.4.
The Rideau Canal is about 1.1 km away, roughly 14 minutes on foot. The National Gallery of Canada is 1.6 km, about 20 minutes. The Canadian Museum of History is 2.1 km, about 26 minutes. All are within half an hour on foot.
Walking times are straight-line estimates. Real routes are usually a little longer, and November weather can make walks feel longer still.
What guests say
Location is a clear strength. Reviewers like how easy it is to walk to downtown, Parliament and the canal, and the number of restaurants nearby.
Breakfast is the other highlight. The hot and cold buffet has a wide variety, and guests mention grab-and-go snack bags.
Parking is the one recurring complaint. Having on-site and underground parking is handy, but spaces can be tight for larger vehicles. Parking fees are not confirmed.
Price and how it compares with our other Ottawa picks
The reference price was 124.58 euros per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room. That is about 249 euros for both nights. The sample median was 166.04 euros, so this was 25 percent below it. This is not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
The property lists a gym, restaurant, family rooms, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is listed as continental and buffet. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Our Budget pick, Hampton by Hilton Ottawa, scored 8.8 at 110.42 euros per night, so it was about 14 euros cheaper with a marginally higher score. Our Luxury pick, Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience, also scored 8.8 at 448.60 euros. The three are close on score, so the choice comes down to price, location and what you value.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 10 eligible hotels in Ottawa. The Best Value slot balances guest score, number of reviews and reference price. It is not necessarily the cheapest.
The Business Inn ranked joint 3rd of 10 on review score. More than 10,000 reviews is one of the largest samples we saw, which makes the 8.7 very reliable. Add a 9.4 location score and a below-median price, and it earned its place.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check the room description and rate conditions.
If you drive, ask about parking fees and space size. Then compare today's price with the November reference figure.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Can you walk from The Business Inn to Parliament?
Guests say it is walkable to downtown, Parliament and the Rideau Canal. The canal is about 14 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
Does The Business Inn have parking?
Guests mention on-site and underground parking but say spaces can be tight for larger vehicles. Fees are not confirmed, so ask the hotel.
Is breakfast good?
Guests praise the hot and cold buffet for its variety and mention grab-and-go snack bags. Whether it is included depends on your rate.
How does it compare with Hampton by Hilton Ottawa?
In our reference check Hampton by Hilton was about 14 euros cheaper per night with a score of 8.8 against 8.7. The Business Inn has more than 10,000 reviews behind its score.