The Business Inn

“3-Star Superlatives.”

In Ottawa from Kingston for a National Arts Centre evening. We were fortunate to have our Queen upgraded to a King-suite. Also sweet was Willa's welcome. She was most hospitable and helpful in getting us parked for the evening. Next morning's third floor guests' breakfast was surprisingly very good… more

In Ottawa from Kingston for a National Arts Centre evening. We were fortunate to have our Queen upgraded to a King-suite. Also sweet was Willa's welcome. She was most hospitable and helpful in getting us parked for the evening. Next morning's third floor guests' breakfast was surprisingly very good. All self-help options were offered. Great price, great experience. Grateful.

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“Great value in the heart of the downtown”

I recently spent 4 nights at The Business Inn. A great stay and a wonderful property. The location just off Elgin is very handy – good transit access and easy walking distance to most areas of downtown. My 1 bedroom suite was spacious and quiet. There was a well-equipped full kitchen which I did … more

I recently spent 4 nights at The Business Inn. A great stay and a wonderful property. The location just off Elgin is very handy – good transit access and easy walking distance to most areas of downtown. My 1 bedroom suite was spacious and quiet. There was a well-equipped full kitchen which I did not need to make use of. Very large bathroom with loads of hot water. Two large TVs, one in the living room, one in the bedroom, in-room iron and ironing board. Loved the fact that the in-room lighting was bright and more than sufficient for bedside reading. Included breakfast was very good: hot options (egg bites, breakfast sandwiches, oatmeal) were very welcome. Great coffee, juice, bottled water, etc. Lots of room to eat in the breakfast room or overflow room, though many guests just port their choices back to their rooms. There are also free laundry and 24/7 fitness though I used neither. Staff were very solicitous and responsive. The only real negative I can report is that the in-room coffee is just awful. They really ought to spring for Keurig or Nespresso machines in the rooms. My tip would be to pick up your morning coffee in the breakfast room – one or two cups as you require – and take it to your room. You can always reheat later as needed in the microwave. One final remark. The management has opted for heavy paper plates, cups, compostable coffee cups lids and cutlery, which is amazing. But there is no recycling in either the breakfast room nor the rooms themselves. This is a big miss. Very sad to see all those recyclables being tossed out into the garbage. But these are minor issues. The Business Inn is a real gem and I will definitely be back.

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“An excellent experience.”

When I arrived I was taken aback, the place is a bit tired looking…but looks can be deceiving. The welcome was wonderful, the people so helpful and friendly. Our room is beautiful. We get a full breakfast in the morning, it said continental but this had a hot or cold breakfast. Feather Pillows on t… more

When I arrived I was taken aback, the place is a bit tired looking…but looks can be deceiving. The welcome was wonderful, the people so helpful and friendly. Our room is beautiful. We get a full breakfast in the morning, it said continental but this had a hot or cold breakfast. Feather Pillows on the beds (brand new pillows and mattresses) comfortable, well informed and friendly staff…walking distance to everything. I felt like the staff bent over backwards to make our stay the best we could get. I would definitely recommend this place and will come back again.

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“Great stay”

On vacation and wanted a room with a kitchenette so we didn’t have ti eat out for the week. Very happy with the room and what is offered for the price. The bed was comfortable, there is a recliner couch, and a huge bright bathroom. We didn’t realize breakfast was included. It was a decent breakfast… more

On vacation and wanted a room with a kitchenette so we didn’t have ti eat out for the week. Very happy with the room and what is offered for the price. The bed was comfortable, there is a recliner couch, and a huge bright bathroom. We didn’t realize breakfast was included. It was a decent breakfast and not just cold items. The location is great for walking to everything. We went to the nature museum, parliament, byward market, the mint, and the longest walk was maybe 20 mins. The only reason I’m not giving 5 stars is because of the noise. I don’t know if it’s construction but there is constant noise going up and down the hall and the elevator is very loud. I left we come to Ottawa again, we would book this place again. Oh the balcony was also a noce bonus!

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