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Fairmont Chateau LauriervsARC The Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Fairmont Chateau Laurier ranks significantly better than ARC The Hotel. Fairmont Chateau Laurier is ranked #1 in Ottawa with endorsements from 10 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Insight Guides and The Telegraph.
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Frommer's
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Fodor's
Star Service
Rough Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 8S7, Canada
From $135/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "If you're looking for luxury, tradition, and attentive service, this is the place to stay -- royalty and celebrities have always been attracted to the Château Laurier's graceful beauty." Full review
Insight Guides "An Ottawa landmark renowned for grandeur befitting its chateau-style appearance. Spacious rooms. ."
Travel + Leisure "Turreted 1912 limestone grande dame-popular with foreign dignitaries-in the political epicenter, next to the National Gallery of Canada and ByWard Market." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This landmark hotel (built in 1912 to resemble a French chateau) is steps away from Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal."
Fodor's "This classic hotel's timeless elegance attracts so many celebrities, heads of state, and members of royalty that it has its own protocol manager." Full review
Star Service "Its ideal location in the central heart of Ottawa, on both Confederation Square and the Rideau Canal, add immensely to its charm." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"Keen to impress, the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway built this prestige hotel in the 1910s and it remains Ottawa’s finest, comprising a wonderful example of the French Renaissance."
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Located next to the Parliament Buildings, this 1912 hotel offers "the allure and grace of old-world charm steps away from everything."" Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Across the Rideau Canal from the Parliament of Canada, the Fairmont Château Laurier is one of Canada’s most recognisable hotels." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The city's best-known hotel is a landmark in its own right. You won't want for creature comforts and the location is unbeatable." Full review
ARC The Hotel Frommer's Insight Guides Lonely Planet Fodor's Rough Guide
Jetsetter
140 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5H6, Canada
From $77/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Aiming to blend efficiency with luxury, this is one of the few properties in Ottawa to have adopted the boutique approach." Full review
Insight Guides "One of Ottawa's stylish designer hotels, in the heart of Downtown. ."
Lonely Planet "Arc is a savvy boutique hotel with 112 minimal-yet-elegant rooms; call it low-key, muted and restfully hip." Full review
Fodor's "Luxury and attention to detail are paramount in this ultrahip boutique hotel, from the complimentary daily shoe-shines to personalized business cards." Full review
Rough Guide "Medium-sized designer hotel in a handy downtown location, with minimalist decor and a sharp decorative theme."
Jetsetter "Boutique oasis in Ottawa’s cultural and political district with a see-and-be-seen restaurant and craft cocktails." Full review
