The British Hotel

2.0 star property
Gatineau hotel in Aylmer area

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Lobby sitting area
Luxury Suite | Private kitchen
Business Room | Living area
Exterior
Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Bar

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71 Rue Principale, Gatineau, QC, J9H 3L6
  • Place, Centre Culturel du Vieux-Aylmer
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Marina Aylmer Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Canadian Tire Centre
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 3 Double Sofa Beds

Deluxe Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Premium Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Business Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Business Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Gatineau

Aylmer stay.With a stay at this Aylmer hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Marina Aylmer Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Kōena Spa. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Parliament Hill and Canadian Museum of History.

What's nearby

  • Centre Culturel du Vieux-Aylmer - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marina Aylmer Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Casino du Lac Leamy - 18 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Parliament Hill - 22 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Canadian Tire Centre - 34 min drive - 21.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bayview Station - 16 min drive
  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 26 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rôtisserie St-Hubert - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Jimmie - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dinty Moore's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The British Hotel

Gatineau hotel in Aylmer area
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. For a fee, parking is available.
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The British Hotel offers 8 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (CAD 22 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 30 per pet, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of CAD 20
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Self parking fee: CAD 22 per day
  • Pet fee: CAD 30 per pet, per stay plus CAD 20 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property Registration Number 286661, 2026-08-31

Property is also known as

The British Hotel Hotel
The British Hotel Gatineau
The British Hotel Hotel Gatineau

Frequently asked questions

How close is The British Hotel to the airport?

The British Hotel is 15.9 mi (36-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 The British Hotel?

As of Apr 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The British Hotel on Apr 5, 2026 start from $138, 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 The British Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The British Hotel.

Does The British Hotel offer free breakfast?

The British Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The British Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino du Lac Leamy (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The British Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The British Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CAD 22 per day.

Does The British Hotel have a pool?

The British Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The British Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The British Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The British Hotel to downtown Gatineau?

The British Hotel is 7 mi away from Gatineau.

The British Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 297 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was beyond clean. I can tell that because even the bed sheets were extremely well cleaned. Decoration of the room is fantastic and all was in excellent condition
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Benoît

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seamless
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a relaxing place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a very interesting experience from no front desk being there it was a wonderfully clean room staff was a big help seemed a little pissed off at times but glad they powered through with my requests
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhruvin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joalet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and beautiful. Great for a hotel established in 1834!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room! A little loud on the Friday (but they let you know ahead of time the pub will be loud) But very clean, good coffee machine, smart tv. and lots of space in the bathroom
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Hélène

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Better then expect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucio

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Very welcoming. Easy check-in and check-out. Holiday decor a very nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patric

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavitar

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean. The pullout couch was VERY uncomfortable. The springs sagged in the middle. I wound suggest you investin an IKEA couches which has boards instead of springs under the mattress
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin Mpunga

Excellent
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff in hotel were lovely. The place was clean.The only drawback was parking...expensive and not covenient if parking is full.Its dealbreaker.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was perfect and the self check in check out was seamless and easy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious and clean room with a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice large room with large comy bed and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Magnifique !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025