Hilton Lac-LeamyvsFairmont Chateau Laurier
Both Fairmont Chateau Laurier and Hilton Lac-Leamy are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Fairmont Chateau Laurier ranks significantly better than Hilton Lac-Leamy. Fairmont Chateau Laurier ranks #1 in Ottawa with recommendations from 10 reviews like Rough Guide, Star Service and Insight Guides.
Hilton Lac-Leamy
3 Boulevard du Casino, Gatineau, Quebec J8Y 6X4, Canada
From $224/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"What makes Hilton Lac-Leamy so different is its setting: on one side the wilderness of the Gatineau Hills, on the other the capital city -- somehow it manages to sum up Canadian history perfectly." Full review
Fodor's
"Three multicolor glass sculptures, composed of individual pieces representing sea creatures, add a whimsical touch to the brown-tone lobby." Full review
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
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 Telegraph
9.0
"Across the Rideau Canal from the Parliament of Canada, the Fairmont Château Laurier is one of Canada’s most recognisable hotels." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top 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