Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown

Hotels
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Best Western Plus
7.6 (2205 reviews)
131 Rue Laurier , Gatineau , CA

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Breakfast quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.9
Multiple reviews cited issues with cleanliness including unprepared rooms and general disorder.
Service
8.4
Staff were helpful in changing rooms but failed to address significant issues like bed bugs.
Location
8.9
Positive comments regarding the proximity to downtown and accessibility.
Room Quality
7.4
Rooms were described as comfortable but issues with amenities were noted.
Amenities
6.9
Limited availability noted for breakfast options and pool access.
Value for Money
8.4
Good pricing was mentioned but some felt the amenities didn't match the expectations.
Food and Beverage
5.9
Breakfast options received poor reviews; many preferred dining outside.
Overall Experience
8
Mixed feelings; some found it acceptable for a short stay, others encountered major issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 04:48

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown offers a range of amenities including an indoor pool, fitness centre, and ski storage space. Guests can unwind and relax in style.

Convenient Location
Located just steps away from popular attractions such as the Canadian Museum of History and Peace Tower, this 4-star hotel is the perfect base for exploring Gatineau and Ottawa.

Modern Comforts
With air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk, guests can enjoy a comfortable and convenient stay at Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown.

Experience the best of Gatineau-Ottawa at our hotel - book your stay now for a memorable getaway!

Important information:

Please be advised that guests must be at least 21 years old in order to reserve a room.

Pre-paid credit cards and debit cards are not accepted at this property. A visa debit card will be treated as a debit card, and therefore is not accepted.

The pool is open during the following times:
Monday-Sunday: 9:00-21:00Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: YOW

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 2205 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.9
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 6.9
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 5.9
Overall Experience: 8
A
Agnieszka • couple • pl
9
Great location
Pros:

The location and the pool.

Cons:

Thr smell in the hallway was a bit musty.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Christian • solo_traveller • no
6
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Erviti • couple • fr
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • family_with_children • fr
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • fr
9
Hôtel ultra-pratique pour découvrir Ottawa
Pros:

L'emplacement pratique et tout proche de la rivière et du Musée Canadien de l'Histoire
L'amabilité du personnel
Les parkings gratuits spacieux

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Isadora • couple • br
7
Good for a weekend
Pros:

Bed is VERY comfortable! Location is perfect, probably one of the best in town. Nice view

Cons:

I expected the room to be cleaner than it was. Mini fridge was broken.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent location, comfortable clean room

Cons:

Breakfast was expensive

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
J
jean francois • couple • ca
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
9
A very pleasant stay.
Pros:

The hotel and room was clean with a comfortable bed, the shower was hot and powerful and I liked the toiletries provided. The staff were very friendly, cheerful and helpful. It was a pleasant walk over the bridges to downtown Ottawa.

Cons:

The air conditioner was noisy but wasn't needed anyway.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
H
HE • couple • cn
7
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Carlos Adolfo • couple • es
7
Follow up is needed to respect your clients
Pros:

No hot water and not information

Cons:

The lack of hot water. And I have asked repeatedly for the confirmation number of my reservation and a copy of the receipts and have yet to receive them.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Abhinav Gupta • solo_traveller • ca
9
Great stay
Pros:

fast wi-fi, great staff, great location, safe, great breakfast, right by the gatineau <> ottawa bridge, will stay again!

Cons:

All good!

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
Y
Yvon • extended_group • ca
8
bien
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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karine • couple • ca
5
Cons:

Le tapis de la chambre etait tâché, la salle de bain était désuète. Le son du téléviseur ne fonctionnait pas.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Sruthy • couple • ca
8
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
B
Botelho • couple • ca
8
Pros:

all was great

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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N'NKAKEY • solo_traveller • ca
5
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Luba • solo_traveller • ca
5
Lies and false advertising
Pros:

The location is good and the place was very clean.

Cons:

The false and misleading information regarding amenities at the hotel and in the room. NO microwave and indoor pool was CLOSED. The hotel claims that the room has a microwave, not true. No microwave in my room. After speaking with the front desk staff, they told me that not every room has a microwave. Their listing states that every room has a refrigerator and a microwave. I chose this hotel because I am on a special diet and required a microwave.
The other reason I chose this particular hotel was because it had an indoor pool. Much to my disappointment some hours after I checked in and asked where the pool is I was informed that it was closed. There was no warning of this upon check-in. I was given different stories on why the pool was closed by various staff. It was very clear that they were being dodgy and dishonest, especially the woman who later on I found out was actually a manager.
I requested a discount on my room since it didn't have the two things I was looking for and none was forthcoming. They offered me a free breakfast, even after I told them I was on a special diet. I traveled off-season on a Sunday evening and chose to pay more in order to get the two things that they were clearly lying about in their listing.
I know that things can go wrong with a pool and or other services, but without going on and on here it became very clear that they were blatantly lying, the manager actually said they should change their listing because she was aware that not every room had the microwave, and the convoluted story she came up with why the pool was closed was ridiculous.
I have traveled quite a bit in the past and have run into issues before, but never where they actually claim to have things that don't exist, and then lie about it. I felt that I was taken advantage of and paid for this room a lot more given it didn't have the features it claimed to have.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Suneesh • couple • ca
7
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Deslongchamps • extended_group • ca
8
Pros:

En particulier, nous avons apprécié la courtoisie du personnel à l'acceuil.

Cons:

Par contre aux déjeuners, la dame était froide et peu acceuillante tout en étant poli.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee