Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
High food prices

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Some rooms reported persistent odors and cleanliness concerns in shared amenities.
Service
9.15
Generally positive service experiences; staff responsive to issues.
Location
9.35
Exceptional location, convenient access to downtown and nearby amenities.
Room Quality
8.85
Rooms are generally clean and comfortable, with some dated furniture.
Amenities
8.15
Facilities such as the pool and hot tub noted as needing better maintenance.
Value for Money
8.35
Premium pricing on food noted; some guests felt value could be improved.
Food and Beverage
7.85
Limited breakfast access and high meal prices affected perceptions.
Overall Experience
8.85
Overall pleasant stay with some highlighted negatives that can be improved.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 05:38

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
The Westin Ottawa boasts an indoor pool, hot tub, and fully equipped fitness center, ensuring guests can relax and stay active during their stay.

Dining Options
With two on-site restaurants, Daly’s and the Shore Club, guests can indulge in a variety of culinary delights without having to leave the hotel premises.

Convenient Location
Situated next to the Rideau Centre Shopping Mall and the Shaw Centre, and within walking distance to Ottawa's key attractions like the Ottawa Art Gallery and Parliament Hill, the Westin Ottawa offers both convenience and accessibility for guests to explore the city seamlessly.

Ready to experience luxury and convenience in the heart of Ottawa? Book your stay at the Westin Ottawa today!

Important information:

Please note that vehicles over 6 foot 5 inches (6.6 ft) will not be able to park on site. Oversize vehicles will be directed to park in the closest available outdoor parking lots.Guests 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.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: YOW

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CAD 55 per day.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 718 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.85
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 8.35
Food and Beverage: 7.85
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Ingrid solo_traveller nl
9
Vriendelijk personeel
Pros:

Vriendelijk behulpzaam personeel

Cons:

Niets

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Laurie solo_traveller ca
7
Pros:

Location is great and beds are comfortable

Cons:

Was under major construction and parking fees are extra and too expensive.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Wendy family_with_children ca
2
Disappointing, Dingy, Dated!
Pros:

The location is great for activities in the Byward Market area.

Cons:

The rooms with 2 beds only have double beds, very small. The rooms are small and very dated. The pool is laughable, very small and the chaise lounge cushions are all stained. The payment system is outdated and inconvenient. However they charge upscale market prices but don’t deliver on the “upscale” part. This used to be a classy hotel back in the day but they have failed to stay current.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Marcio family_with_children ca
8
Minha estadia c a minha família foi ótima! Vamos voltar c certeza.
Pros:

Excelente quartos e localização!

Cons:

Uma grande demora nos elevadores!!
Fila para esperar e quando chegava o elevador, estava lotado. Usar um só elevador sem dar opção para mais de um e o hotel não prestar a atenção nisso, foi um ponto negativo. Mas de resto te perfeito.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Romina solo_traveller es
9
Pros:

Cómodo y precioso . Muy cerca del parlamento y la habitación con sus vistas es espectacular.
Personal amable

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Al-mohamadi solo_traveller ca
6
Pros:

I liked the room view and hotel location.

Cons:

This was not what I expected in terms of Westin level. At the begining, the room smell was not nice despite that I told them it is my honeymoon. They changed the room, but the couch in the other room was not clean and the furniture was not good.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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204alanaf Business
2
Poor Experience June 2026 - Flooding, Disruption and Inadequate Compensation
Pros:

I stayed at the Westin Hotel June 4-7 2026. On the last night, there was flood in my room related to the renovations going on floors above. I had to move rooms in the middle of the night (5am) which was very disruptive. In addition, the front desk noted that many people had to move due to this flood, and there was water dripping into buckets around the conference I was attending on the 4th floor. After all this, the hotel was unwilling to fully compensate for that night, which should have been a given (hotel first offered only guest points as compensation, and ultimately after much discussion gave only partial compensation). I don't recommend staying here, particularly while this renovation is going on, and very poor management response to a major disruption.

2026-07-09 via Tripadvisor
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M. solo_traveller ca
4
Old and dingy hotel.
Pros:

Close to Rogers Centre.

Cons:

Ruffled carpet in halls, old bath tubs, old mattresses, noisy ice machines and they wanted to charge me $100 for early checkout on top of my rate. Terrible!

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Joseph solo_traveller gh
7
Great location in the mall
Pros:

Location location location. Breakfast was plentiful and mouthwatering

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Hancheruk couple ca
8
The Westin was a great choice for anyone seeking to enjoy the Canada Day celebrations, or shopping.
Pros:

The view of Parliament was awesome, and the location can't be beat. Having such close proximity to the Rideau Center made shopping very convenient, and we were able to avoid the strong winds and rain of Canada Day. In addition the bed was very comfortable, clean, the sheets crisp, the room quite large, and the bathroom was well equipped.

Cons:

it was all acceptable, but the price was quite high. Also, since we had a king bed, I would have expected two sets of slippers and bathrobes, and more coffee/tea. cream supplies. I did ask for them, and they were promptly provided.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Kim solo_traveller kr
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller my
9
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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SAKG025 Family
8
Great hotel and location!
Pros:

Can’t beat the location. The fact you can get to the mall without going outside is great. Can walk to a lot of main sites. The staff were amazing especially the check in experience. They allowed us early check in and we had an incredible room for my family with a corner amazing view. We could see the canal, fairmont and parliament and there was tons of space for my son’s cot. The room needs a bit of a refresh. It’s showing some wear and tear and some molding In the shower. The pool too could use some tlc. but other than that the bed was so comfortable and we had a great experience. We would stay here again.

2026-06-28 via Tripadvisor
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Suzanne couple ca
10
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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BriFitzCanada Business Vancouver, British Columbia
4
Dingy dated needs a major up do
Pros:

Poorly maintained. Desperately needing a cleanup and facelift. Rooms and hallways were not very clean. Old sheets with rips and visible dirt and stains on chairs in room. “Funky” BO type smell in our room. Asked for room to be “freshened” but the treatment only lasted a few hours. It was like a team of hockey players had used the room as a workout and locker room. Drapes don’t easily open and close. Elevator system is annoyingly slow. Adjacent to mall is a plus. Nice staff. Great location in Ottawa. Would not at all recommend this unless it had a major restoration. Not good representation of the brand

2026-06-20 via Tripadvisor
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STEVEN couple ca
9
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Silva couple ca
7
Excellent location but very pricey
Cons:

Breakfast could have been included in the rate

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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A4540OEtomc Family
2
Construction a noise and no option to move.
Pros:

Stayed at the hotel, while the staff was friendly, the noise of construction on the 18th floor was very loud. Machinery, music, singing and noise at 730 am. My elderly family member struggles to sleep and this was out of control. Spoke to staff but was not taken seriously.

2026-06-16 via Tripadvisor
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Funsun129 Family Ottawa, Ontario
10
Westin was wonderful
Pros:

I love staying at a Westin property for the heavenly beds and the white tea bathroom products. The Westin Ottawa has the best location if you are wanting to be in the heart of downtown Ottawa to experience the parliament building, the canal, the market, and Rideau mall (which is attached to the hotel).

I received a message from the concierge desk prior to arrival with suggested things to do and checking in online. I requested an early checkin as we had evening plans to celebrate a special milestone. Of course they cannot guarantee early checkin but I was told they would make note of it.

Not only was my early checkin honoured, but they sent up a nice “treat” for us to celebrate with a handwritten note. Classy. Our view in the room was outstanding looking at the canal and parliament building. AC was amazing - we like a cold room and boy did it get nice and cold. Slept amazing.

We enjoyed the buffet breakfast which was delicious sitting at a table overlooking the canal and also had incredible service.

We are Marriott bonvoy members and I highly recommend you join (free) before you go. This gets you free wifi and you start collecting points for free nights. Enhance your Marriott points by getting a Marriott credit card to use for extra points!

The Westin Ottawa is a great choice for your downtown Ottawa stay. For sure the rooms are ready for a modern facelift and we were told they were doing stuff on the top floor so maybe it is coming? I look forward to returning.

2026-06-14 via Tripadvisor
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Barry couple ca
3
Very dissapointing.
Pros:

Not much.

Cons:

-The property is under construction but they don’t tell anyone about that when you book.
- The noise from the construction/renovations are loud and go on from 7:30am to 6:00 or 7:00pm. - - - You can hear loud noises and vibrations from the renovations clearly in your room. There is constant drilling and hammering.
- The hotel is horribly rundown.
- The breakfast buffet is poor.
- We told our hotel our room door needed repair on the door lock which we told them about every day for 4 days. Nothing was done. It was a huge security problem.
- The construction above us cut the TV cable on our last day and they couldn’t repair it. We had no TV.
- The toilet flush is so loud, it’s like a huge loud vacuum sucks the water down with great force, like
on an airplane.
- The response from management of our noise and other concerns was feeble at best.
- The front desk was no help whatsoever when we told them of our concerns.
- We did tell the Rooms Controller via email about the noise and door. He said to move rooms. By moving rooms it didn’t guarantee we’d be noise-free. And, the door only needed someone with a drill or screwdriver.
- When you exit the hotel you have to pass homeless people sleeping on the sidewalk, people on drugs, people using the sidewalk as a bathroom, and there were some that were acting wild and erratically.
- The hotel only has a breakfast restaurant open until 10:30am. Then you have no place to go eat lunch or supper in the hotel.
- It is certainly overpriced for what you get, especially with the renovations and construction.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee