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Hilton Lac-LeamyvsSaintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. On balance, HI Ottawa Jail Hostel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hilton Lac-Leamy. HI Ottawa Jail Hostel comes in at #4 in Ottawa with praise from 6 sources such as Fodor's, Rough Guide and Gayot.
Hilton Lac-Leamy
Frommer's
Fodor's
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
Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel Frommer's
Insight Guides Fodor's
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Gayot
75 Nicholas St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
From $26/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundy Room
- Smoking Rooms
- Multilingual
Frommer's "Although the space is cramped and the beds are narrow, the experience will be authentic." Full review
Insight Guides "In what was formerly the Carleton County Jail (1862-1972), this is an excellent downtown location for budget accommodation. ."
Fodor's "In the former Carleton County Jail, this hostel is certainly the most unique place to stay in Ottawa." Full review
Rough Guide "Ottawa’s old prison has been converted into an HI hostel with guests sleeping in former cells, complete with bars on the windows, in six- or eight-bed dorms, twin cells and double rooms."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This quirky hostel occupies nine floors of the 155-year-old former Ottawa Jail, considered to be one of the city's most haunted buildings." Full review
Gayot "Hostel aficionados will appreciate the unique experience offered in this 150-year-old former jail."
