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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with indoor pool, near Byward Market Square

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In the heart of Ottawa, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East, an IHG Hotel offers a warm welcome with free to-go breakfast and in-room WiFi. Unwind in the garden or stay active at the 24-hour gym. Previous guests rave about the hotel's central location and value.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Indoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
$108 nightly
The total price is $130
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(177 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Access Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(270 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • City view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
235 KING EDWARD AVENUE, Ottawa, ON, K1N 7L8

What's nearby

  • University of Ottawa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Byward Market Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rideau Canal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Gallery of Canada - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Parliament Hill - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 25 min drive
  • Ottawa Station - 11 min drive
  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 11 min drive
  • Ottawa Fallowfield Station - 29 min drive
  • Rideau Station - 11 min walk
  • UOttawa Station - 19 min walk
  • Parliament Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Brigid's Well - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tomo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chez Lucien - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gyubee Japanese Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Shawarma Place - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Byward Market Square and University of Ottawa. For a workout, you can visit the 24-hour fitness center or go for a morning swim at the indoor pool. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and overall value. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Rideau Station is 11 minutes away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 182 rooms
    • Arranged over 9 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (CAD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (1500 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Indoor pool
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Indoor pool

Parking

  • Self parking costs CAD 25 per day with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG?

Yes. Self parking costs CAD 25 per day. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino du Lac Leamy (6-min drive) and Rideau Carleton Raceway (21-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG and nearby?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG is in Lowertown, a short 9-minute walk from Byward Market Square and 10 minutes' walk from University of Ottawa. Travelers say the area is very central and good for sightseeing.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, great, and with many options. (252 reviews)
  • The gym was clean, well-equipped, and very convenient for guests. (10 reviews)
  • Breakfast options were plentiful and the dining area was comfortable with attentive staff. (9 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Just aquick overnight before our flight home.
Darrell, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean spacious rooms, clean bathrooms, comfortable bed, normal breakfast like any other hotel.
Naina, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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Maximiliano, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel, close to everything.
Sergei, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and well maintained hotel.
John, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay
Chisom, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The beds are comfortable, the rooms are big and clean, the breakfast is delicious. The gym and pool were nice. The location is great and the staff are friendly and professional
Savita, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fresh breakfast and cosy rooms
DHRAMENDRA SINGH, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay , clean near all restaurants
magued, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great place to stay in Ottawa.
Gurjit, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a good stay, very convenient location - clean and well maintained property.,,,
Jasmeet, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, great staff, breakfast staff exceptional
Chris, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean place. I had seen reviews about the safety in the neighbourhood, but it didn't pose a problem to me. If you're going to use an Uber, then safety shouldn't be a concern.
Georges, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast is amazing
Duane, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

clean room, friendly staff
François-Joseph, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room.
Audrey-Anne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was excellent, clean, and the beds were very comfortable.
Jelena, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, easy and quick check in, great rooms
Ragavendar, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, great service and very tasty breakfast
Michael, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were great Breakfast was lovely
Mary, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean and the staff was friendly
Ufuk, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great breakfast & location
Gabriele, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and spacious. We asked the front desk to give us a room with a nice wiew if possible, and they helped us to get it.
Weam, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff very kind and great options for breakfast
Orlando, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was a good place to stay 😃
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