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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Carleton University in Ottawa

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Indoor pool
Terrace/patio
Indoor pool
Restaurant
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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2881 Gibford Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1V 2L9
  • Place, South Keys Shopping Centre
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Ernst & Young Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Carleton University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(98 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ottawa

Gloucester stay.Your stay at this Gloucester hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of South Keys Shopping Centre and Ernst & Young Centre. EY Centre and Rideau Canal are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • South Keys Shopping Centre - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Ernst & Young Centre - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Rideau Canal - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Carleton University - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • TD Place Stadium - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Greenboro Station - 6 min drive
  • Ottawa Fallowfield Station - 12 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Shawarma Station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shawarma Palace - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Hunt Club - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG

Hotel near Carleton University in Ottawa
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 750 square feet (68 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. Free self parking is available.

This Ottawa hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 91 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 750 sq ft of conference space
  • 68 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG offers 91 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Ottawa hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Ottawa Airport
Holiday Inn Express Ottawa Airport
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Ottawa Airport
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Ottawa Airport
Inn Express Ottawa Airport
Holiday Inn Express Ottawa
Holiday Inn Ottawa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG is 2.2 mi (5-min drive) away from the Ottawa International Airport (YOW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG?

As of Oct 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG on Oct 27, 2025 start from $127.41, 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.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG offers a free airport shuttle, available during limited hours.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG offers free continental breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Rideau Carleton Raceway (9-min drive) and Casino du Lac Leamy (18-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG features an indoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG to downtown Ottawa?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG is 5.6 mi away from Ottawa.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 681 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1028 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Need better TV programming.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, wonderful staff and a location close to restaurants and the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, everything we needed. Comfortable beds. Breakfast was sufficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, clean property, rooms were spacious, bathroom was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Karine

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Déjeuner très ordinaire Staff à l’accueil ne parlais pas français Piscine brisée
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudine

Close by the airport
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sudeshna

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Very nice hotel to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in, quiet and spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Md Asif

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderfully helpful, the room was spacious and loved the "chaise longue". It was a great location for driving to downtown. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Haley

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The elevator door shut on me. It was super painful, and the front desk didn’t care at all. Nobody reached out to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Cozma

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean hotel. Was a bit noisy on the night I stayed but that’s no fault of the hotel. Inside the room itself was quiet when hallway noise settled. Bed is comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kyaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vance

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel, Mississauga

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location if you want to be close to the airport. Free breakfast. The rooms were nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rishi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My kids like so much
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025