Courtyard by Marriott
The Courtyard hotel in Ottawa is minutes from the Embassy of the United States next to Byward Market, a neighborhood advertised for its restaurants and clubs such as the Empire Grill, Vittoria Trattoria and the Hard Rock Café. Nonsmoking rooms are available with either a king-size bed or two queen beds. Guests have free wireless Internet in all rooms. This Courtyard houses an indoor swimming pool that includes a whirlpool and children's wading pool. A fitness center is on site. Parking is available at this Courtyard by Marriott for an hourly or daily charge.
Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa
350 Dalhousie St. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 7E9
Tel: 613-241-1000
http://www.marriottcourtyardottawa.com/
Fairmont Château Laurier
This 429-room Fairmont hotel is near the U.S. Embassy. Standard guest rooms include one king, queen or two double beds. Some rooms face Parliament Hill while others provide a view of Major's Hill Park. Fairmont suites range from 550 to 2,350 square feet with one to two bedrooms. The Fairmont Château Laurier contains an indoor swimming pool, changing rooms and fitness center for guests. The on-site Wilfrid's Restaurant serves buffet dining for breakfast and lunch. The hotel recommends reserving a table for dinner that includes a menu with regional Canadian dishes. Pets smaller than 20 lbs. can stay at the Fairmont for a service charge.
Fairmont Château Laurier
1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 8S7
Tel: 613-241-1414
http://www.fairmont.com/laurier
ByWard Blue Inn
This bed and breakfast hotel is located on a residential street next to the ByWard Market and is just minutes from the U.S. Embassy. Guests can reserve a standard room with either one queen or two single beds. Some rooms contain a balcony or terrace that make an ideal storage space for a bicycle, if traveling to Gatineau Park, or ice skates if spending a winter afternoon at the nearby Rideau Canal Skateway. All guests receive complimentary Internet access. The inn provides covered parking for guests and is located near a parking garage for the city of Ottawa. Breakfast is free at the ByWard Blue Inn.
ByWard Blue Inn
157 Clarence Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 5P7
Tel: 613-241-2695
http://www.bywardblueinn.com/
Westin Ottawa
The Westin hotel in Ottawa stands next to the Rideau Centre shopping mall with the U.S. Embassy nearby. Hotel rooms contain either two double beds or one king-size bed. The Westin hotel is smoke-free. Internet access is available in guest rooms for a fee. Hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, a fitness room, squash courts and valet service. The Ready, Set RunWestin program creates running and jogging routes led by a Westin concierge. Guests can order room service 24 hours a day or dine at the in-house Daly's Restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Westin Ottawa
11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 9H4
Tel: 613-560-7000
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1083
Article Written By Matt Becht
Matt Becht is a freelance filmmaker from Cleveland, Ohio. Becht’s college curriculum included courses in English composition, creative writing, and scriptwriting. He began writing professionally in 2009, and has been published in eHow, Trails.com, Travels.com and Golflink.com. Becht holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University.