The Metcalfe Hotel by Gray CollectionvsAustralis Guest House
Both properties are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, The Metcalfe Hotel scores slightly better than Australis Guest House. The Metcalfe Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 75 with endorsements from 3 reviews including Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Frommer's.
The Metcalfe Hotel by Gray Collection
123 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5L9 , Canada
From $94/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The boutique hotel chain's first Canadian property occupies one of Ottawa's busiest street corners and is the only downtown hotel to be retrofitted into a heritage building." Full review
Rough Guide
"Self-styled boutique hotel in a central location... Guest rooms are very attractive, all wood floors and shades of cream and brown with splashes of deep blue. The beds are extremely comfortable too."
Lonely Planet
"Having undergone renovations and a name change in 2017, this stylish hotel offers a great location, iPad docking stations, and a selection of rooms for different budgets." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This modern boutique hotel downtown offers a peerless location, large rooms, and smart in-room amenities." Full review
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The more romantic set might choose more storied properties, but the Metcalfe has a contemporary charm and user-friendliness that draws the travel-savvy.
Australis Guest House
89 Goulburn Ave, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 8C9, Canada
From $80/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Rough Guide
"A pleasant, three-storey house a couple of kilometres east of the Rideau Canal, just off... Laurier Ave East. It has just two guest rooms (one en suite), both decorated in a folksy style."
Lonely Planet
"The 'greenest' accommodations option in Ottawa, Australis offers 100% cotton sheets, reusable cloth napkins, all-natural cleaning products, and loos with a low-flush option." Full review