Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown

3.5 star property

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Located close to Byward Market Square and University of Ottawa, Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. In addition to a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NT$4,039
NT$4,838 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Room with One Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(162 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Ottawa, a neighborhood in Ottawa, Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown is near a metro station. National Arts Centre and Canadian Museum of History are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Byward Market Square. Check out an event or a game at TD Place Stadium, and consider making time for Elgin Street, a top attraction not to be missed. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Ottawa travel guide
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185 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 0C8

What's nearby

  • Elgin Street
    Elgin Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Parliament Hill
    Parliament Hill
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Downtown Ottawa city skyline, cityscape of Ontario Canada
    Parliament Building
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rideau Canal
    Rideau Canal
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Arts Centre
    National Arts Centre
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Parliament Station
    3 min walk
  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station)
    8 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min walk
  • A&W Canada
    3 min walk
  • Subway Sandwiches
    2 min walk
  • Mulligans Golf Bar
    3 min walk

About this property

Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown

  • Hotel near University of Ottawa
  • Near National Arts Centre and Elgin Street, Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour business center.
  • Other perks include:
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
    • A billiards/pool table, wedding services, and a TV in the lobby
    • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and multilingual staff
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 148 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Coffee/tea makers, desks, and phones

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-Certified Property
  • This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CAD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • ALTCETERA

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 18 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CAD 10 to 30 per person
  • Pet fee: CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown?

As of 2026/6/16, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown on 2026/7/3 start from NT$4,039, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Ottawa, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Bank Street Promenade, Elgin Street, and National Arts Centre. Parliament Hill and University of Ottawa are also within 15 minutes. Parliament Station is only a 3-minute walk and Lyon Station is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 666 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, thanks
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bien
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and friendly staff. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Said breakfas
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was one of the best I've stayed in. The staff were incredibly helpful, and it was very clean. Location-wise, it's excellent, everything is within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Norm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We have used Alt elsewhere. Check in difficult due to limited area to pull cars in to check in and difficulty finding parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Line

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Employés de la réception ne parlent pas français… inacceptable à Ottawa. Pas de stationnement à l’hôtel, on doit aller stationner à 2 coins de rue…
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

philipp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Saubere große Zimmer
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t expect a view. From what I can tell all of the rooms have windows that look into a concrete wall.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Alt Hotel was great.The staff was very accommodating with our special requests. The hotel was conveniently located to shopping, eateries and downtown Ottawa activities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambre petite mais très propre, personnel courtois, seul point négatif c'est que le stationnement est plus loin sur une autre rue. Pas très pratique et on ne peut pas entrer et sortir a n'importe quelle heure.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness
This hotel needs to figure out the parking situation!!! I needed to leave my room by 6:30am and could not park in the recommended lot…the recommended lot didn’t open until 8am!!! Not a good impression!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and modern, well-kept interior, friendly staff, great vibe overall. Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

zaharias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with friendly staff within walking distance to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jean-Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre court séjour en famille. L'hotel est bien situé et le personnel très courtois.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joao Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super emplacement. Stationnement de la ville gratuit le samedi et dimanche.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for work, and the room was clean, staff accommodating, and location convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marie-Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bien situé
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in the centre of Ottawa, a short walk from the parliament buildings and a lively shopping and dining area. We didn't eat in the hotel but had late night drinks in the hotel bar before retiring to our comfy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the lounge area in the lobby. Coffee, quick food, morning yogurt. I got in late and could grab a quick bite. My room was very quiet! I slept great. Coffee in room was Nespresso! My window opened which I loved!! Very convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was uncomfortable. Otherwise it was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and very nice staff. Way better than the overpriced Marriott that is located two blocks away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and the staff were comfortable and fun. The cafe and bar are convenient and casual.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, fun vibe, very comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026