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Fairmont Chateau LauriervsOttawa Backpackers Inn
Both Ottawa Backpackers Inn and Fairmont Chateau Laurier are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Fairmont Chateau Laurier scores significantly better than Ottawa Backpackers Inn. Fairmont Chateau Laurier is ranked #1 in Ottawa with praise from 10 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, DK Eyewitness and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
Ottawa Backpackers Inn Lonely Planet Rough Guide
203 York Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5T7, Canada
From $23/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
- Board games / puzzles
Lonely Planet "This laid-back hostel lives in a converted 19th-century house boasting fresh-faced bathrooms, sun-drenched dorms, and handy power outlets at every bed." Full review
Rough Guide "Spartan, informal, medium-sized hostel in a chalet-like building on a side street close to Byward Market. Self-catering facilities, internet access and linen supplied (free)."
