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Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel near Parliament Hill

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A modern hotel with a prominent sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
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A modern lounge area with wooden furniture, round tables, and a red curtain backdrop.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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185 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 0C8
  • Place, Elgin Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Parliament Hill
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Rideau Canal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel, a desk with a chair, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Room with One Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(183 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window.

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About the neighborhood

Ottawa

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Ottawa hotel, you'll find National Arts Centre and Rideau Canal. Byward Market Square and Parliament Hill are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Elgin Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Parliament Hill - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rideau Canal - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Arts Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bier Markt - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway Sandwiches - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown

3.5-star hotel near Parliament Hill
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and 6 meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown.

  • 1 building
  • 148 guestrooms or units
  • 18 levels
  • Built in 2016
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown offers 148 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 30.0 per night.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

ALT Hotel Ottawa
ALT Ottawa
Alt Hotel Ottawa
Alt Ottawa Downtown Ottawa
Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown Hotel
Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown Ottawa
Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown Hotel Ottawa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown to the airport?

Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown is 10.3 mi (21-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 Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown?

As of Oct 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown on Oct 31, 2026 start from $160, including 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 Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown.

Does Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between CAD 10 and 30 per person.

Is there a casino at Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino du Lac Leamy (8-min drive) and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa (19-min drive) are nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown have a pool?

Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown does not have a pool.

Does Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown to downtown Ottawa?

Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown is 0.1 mi away from Ottawa.

Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 685 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Stayed here a few times. Great staff and great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short walk from Parliament station to the hotel. Hotel was quiet and I enjoyed my stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this is one of my favorite hotels to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern hotel in a great location. Make sure to figure out your parking ahead of time and you’re in for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and orderly rooms and a decent pool table conveniently located by the bar, this hotel is also in an extraordinarily good location with it being within a 40 (or less) min walk to most of the major attractions and locations. a good hotel to stay if in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well situated
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and bar area was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not much in terms of room but it was comfortable and very modern
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is very clean and well located
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel and good value. It's location is a bit of a concrete jungle with tons of construction around, but centrally located in the downtown core. The ALT hotel is a good offering and strong value. Nice to have a good coffee shop in the lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, clean rooms, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay, no view from room, but was quiet, clean and modern. Parking is a block away, and not much room to unload at entrance. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern and clean hotel in the center of Ottawa. Cool European style rooms. Nice bar area with music in the afternoon. Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best experience I’ve had so far
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to see the heart of Ottowa on foot. Luxurious simplicity
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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