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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near Carleton University in Ottawa

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A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, fruit bowls, and a sign indicating 'EXPRESS START YOUR DAY'.
A reception desk with two HP computers, a modern wall art piece, and a lighted display case.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by walls with windows and doors, and a tiled floor.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a lamp on the desk.
A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and weight machines.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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2881 Gibford Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1V 2L9
  • Place, South Keys Shopping Centre
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Cohere Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cineplex Odeon South Keys Cinemas
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a textured wall.

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a textured wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a textured wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a textured wall.

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Ottawa

Gloucester stay.Your stay at this Gloucester hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of South Keys Shopping Centre and Cohere Centre. Rideau Canal and Mooney's Bay Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • South Keys Shopping Centre - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Cohere Centre - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cineplex Odeon South Keys Cinemas - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Carleton University - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Parliament Hill - 22 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shawarma Palace - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sona The Indian kitchen - ‬3 min drive

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Aug 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG on Sep 27, 2026 start from $126, 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 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 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa (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. 765 out of 1141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1141 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of parking and good options for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Milkias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Great staff, good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, friendly staff, clean and super quiet. Would definitely stay there again. Great proximity to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shuttle from airport to and from hotel very easy and reliable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The breakfasts is great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Very clean hotel, staff is great and the breakfast is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, nice room, nice pool. Overall a good quiet place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Krishan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As compared to other hotels Holiday Inn was really great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pi-Chao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are really nice. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Okay hotel; decent location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pool was excellent, breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and the included breakfast was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful breakfast the room was clean and the beds were so comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick stay. Left before breakfast but was offered a breakfast to go option. Great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wencui

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Big room, clean, overall a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facility
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Suites were amazing. Ask for the connected suites if you are with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic stay we had comfy beds super breakfast would go back anytime
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Abdelsalam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just regular breakfast nothing fancy other wise the hotel is clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy stay at Ottawa Holiday Inn Express!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hongmei Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is good. Staff is kind of lazy though
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fresh breakfast, clean and bright
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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