Ottawa Marriott HotelvsSaintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel
Ottawa Marriott Hotel and HI Ottawa Jail Hostel are both rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, HI Ottawa Jail Hostel is preferred by most professionals compared to Ottawa Marriott Hotel. HI Ottawa Jail Hostel comes in at 82 with praise from 6 publications such as Insight Guides, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Ottawa Marriott Hotel
100 Kent Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5R7, Canada
From $97/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"For now this hotel meets the standards of seasoned business visitors, but offers no standout features apart from the health club and revolving function rooms.
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Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Ottawa Marriott Hotel is a good choice for business travelers and families vacationing with young children." Full review
Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel
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 Planet
Top 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."