The Arlo, BW Signature Collection

Hotels
BW Signature Collection by Best Western
8.6 (1547 reviews)
88 Albert St , Ottawa , ca

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Heating
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central location
Well-equipped accommodations
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Booking confusion
Street noise

Categories

Cleanliness
7.1
Several reviews mentioned dirtiness and unclean conditions.
Service
9.6
Generally positive mentions of helpful staff, but issues with reservations noted.
Location
9.6
Many reviews highlight the central and convenient location.
Room Quality
7.6
Some rooms mentioned as well-equipped, but issues with cleanliness affected perception.
Amenities
9.1
Well-equipped kitchen and additional amenities praised, despite some logistical complaints.
Value for Money
7.6
Concerns regarding pricing due to booking issues and cleanliness impacting value perception.
Food and Beverage
9.1
Not explicitly mentioned, assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.1
Mostly positive feedback outweighing significant reservation issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-02 04:37

Property Description

Modern Aparthotel in the Heart of Ottawa

Convenient Amenities: Sonder Arlo offers free WiFi and fully equipped kitchens in every unit, making it a perfect choice for both short and long stays.

Central Location: Situated just steps away from popular attractions like Rideau Locks and Peace Tower, Sonder Arlo provides easy access to key landmarks and museums in Ottawa.

Nearby Attractions: Explore Parliament Hill, Supreme Court of Canada, and Ottawa Convention Centre, all within walking distance from the aparthotel.

To experience comfort and convenience in the heart of Ottawa, book your stay at Sonder Arlo today.

Important information:

Please note: you may hear construction noise from renovations nearby.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1547 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.1
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Martin couple ca
9
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Lena couple se
8
Pros:

Läget var toppen. Glad och trevlig personal.

Cons:

Frukosten hade för få val. Kunde åtminstone innehållit pålägg såsom skinka eller liknande utöver sylt och marmelad till bröden.
Då vi checkade ut så tidigt hade det varit tacksamt om vi kunnat få en liten frukostpåse att ta med.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Katarzyna couple pl
8
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Thanaa Eldin family_with_children us
8
Good
Pros:

Need adding more options

Cons:

Increasing items and species

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Simona family_with_children it
7
Ok place to stay in Ottawa
Pros:

Location is good. The bedroom is nice, while the sofa bed quite uncomfortable. Breakfast is ok.

Cons:

Sofa bed is quite uncomfortable and breakfast poor

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Mary couple ca
3
Not very pleasant
Pros:

It was close to everything. The only nice thing about the place.

Cons:

We were extremely disappointed with our experience at the hotel. The room we were initially given had no running water in the washroom. There was also no phone or alarm clock in the room. When we tried calling the reception desk for assistance, no one answered.

My husband eventually went downstairs to speak with the front desk, where he was told, “There’s about 150 rooms, and not all of them will have water.” We found this response completely unacceptable. Having no water in the washroom is a basic issue that should have been addressed before the room was given to a guest.

After my husband expressed his frustration, we were offered another room. However, we then had to pack up all of our belongings and move to a different room at 11:00 p.m. after a long drive. To make matters worse, the desk clerk was standing there waiting for us to move, which added even more pressure to an already frustrating situation.

I was in the middle of eating when we were asked to move, so I had to stop my meal. We were tired and hungry after travelling for hours and were expecting to simply settle into our room and rest.

Overall, this was a very frustrating and disappointing experience. We understand that issues can happen, but the way the situation was handled and the response we received from the staff made the experience even worse. Guests should not have to deal with a room without basic necessities such as running water, especially after travelling a long distance and arriving late at night.
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2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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AKIKO solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

Location, Room, staff, everything

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple ca
10
Pros:

Nice

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Sophie family_with_children fr
9
Excellent séjour
Pros:

Son emplacement

Cons:

Avoir des wc séparés de la salle de bain serait bien

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Georg privat solo_traveller de
8
Toll gelegenes Hotel zu einem fairen Preis
Pros:

Ein toll gelegenes Hotel zu einem gutem Preis. Bushaltestellen gleich um die Ecke, Sehenswürdigkeiten wenige Meter entfernt. Frühstück war in Ordnung.

Cons:

Nichts.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Jean Wesler solo_traveller ca
9
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Arfalk solo_traveller se
3
Cons:

Cleaning of your room is not included.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Griet couple de
8
Ordentliche Unterkunft in zentraler Lage
Pros:

Alles vorhanden, wie beschrieben. Die Straße ist recht laut, in der Nacht allerdings nicht erheblich

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Steven couple ca
9
Good location in downtown Ottawa.
Pros:

Modern, clean and well located.

Cons:

Windows aren’t sound proof so it was noise early in the morning with trucks picking up trash and delivery.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple ca
9
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Robb solo_traveller ca
8
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Luis solo_traveller de
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Alix couple ca
6
Cons:

The bathroom size was not what was advertised. As well as room service not coming around.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Manuel couple cl
10
Cómodo y bien ubicado
Pros:

Cómodo y amplio. Tuvimos un problema con el aire acondicionado y nos cambiaron de habitación tan pronto como pudieron

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Jessica couple es
9
2026-08-04 via Nuitee