Alt Hotel Ottawa Downtown

Hotels
Alt Hotels
9 (1438 reviews)
185 Slater Street Ottawa , Ottawa , ca

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Excellent service
Cons:
Parking issues
Some minor maintenance concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.33
Mentioned as clean and comfortable but some complaints regarding the bathroom lighting.
Service
9.8
Numerous reviews praised the exceptional service provided by the staff.
Location
9.34
Many reviews highlighted the excellent location close to key attractions.
Room Quality
8.79
Rooms were generally described as modern and comfortable.
Amenities
8.32
Some minor complaints about missing items and no fridge.
Value for Money
9.28
Seen as a great value overall, especially considering the location and services provided.
Food and Beverage
8.83
Food quality was positively mentioned, though some felt breakfast options were limited.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall positive experiences with minor issues that were addressed.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:25

Property Description

Modern Comfort and Convenience

Located just 400 meters from Federal Parliament Buildings, Alt Hotel Ottawa offers a contemporary stay with an on-site restaurant and bar. Each air-conditioned room features free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee machine for your convenience. The private bathrooms are stocked with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer.

Unmatched Amenities

Guests can enjoy 24-hour service at the front desk and make use of the fitness centre during their stay. Indulge in a variety of snacks, beverages, and meals at the Altcetera Café, available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Prime Location

Situated near Parliament Hill and the Supreme Court of Canada, Alt Hotel Ottawa is the perfect choice for travelers interested in exploring the city's historic landmarks. Book your stay now and experience the best of Ottawa at Alt Hotel.

Important information:

Animals are welcome at the hotel, but their presence must be communicated when booking. A fee of $45 per stay applies, and only one pet is allowed per room. Our little friends cannot be left unattended in the establishment, including your room.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for CAD 20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1438 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.33
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 8.79
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 9.28
Food and Beverage: 8.83
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Noel extended_group ca
6
J'y retournerais .
Pros:

Pet friendly, chambre confortable.

Cons:

Frais élevé pour stationnement et chien. Vue sur système extérieur bruyant de ventilation. Porte de salle de bains non hermétique , laisse passer le bruit.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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D.G. solo_traveller ca
9
Pros:

- location
- judging from the reviews the industrial/loft/warehouse vibe is hated by many but i liked it esp. the pendant lights in wrought iron (?) cases
- lounge & bar in the lobby were very quirky and cute
- the tea blend with a grapefruit flavour (available at the front desk)

Cons:

- tea (& electric kettle) only available on request at the front desk unlike the coffee
- shower with only a partially frosted glass screen

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Andrea solo_traveller ca
7
Very nice evening staff, unique looking hotel lobby
Pros:

The rooms were clean and very modern

Cons:

Hard to get a coffee or breakfast at the hotel. They were understaffed in the morning

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Lakhman solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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DSteMarie couple ca
7
Pros:

L’hôtel comme tel est correct, les chambres sont propres et confortables mais minimalistes.

Cons:

Pas de réfrigérateur dans la chambre, la vue inexistante.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Wallbank couple ca
10
Great Hotel; Staff wonderful, clean and comfortable
Pros:

Super clean, modern, comfortable in the room, very quiet!

Cons:

Parking was unavailable, but we parked at the municipal for free all weekend!

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Tatiana couple ca
9
Pros:

Adam à la réception était vraiment professional, gentil et Aidant! Ils nous a grandement aidé!

Cons:

Nous aurions préféré un lit king

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Ryan solo_traveller ca
8
friendly staff, comfy beds, would stay again
Pros:

Clean, comfortable beds, chrome cast.

Cons:

Bit of a dead zone for nearby restaurants

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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CAROLINE couple fr
8
Hôtel de qualité, joli design et bien placé pour découvrir la ville
Pros:

Emplacement très pratique pour découvrir la ville - design de l'hôtel de qualité - la chambre est grande, bien équipée et joliment décorée

Cons:

Rien , tout était bien

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Sandip solo_traveller gb
6
Expensive torture
Pros:

All staff I met were really nice, the bed was comfortable, and it’s all very clean and spacious. Location is excellent for all the main sites.

Cons:

Soundproofing was terrible in all directions of the room. This was compounded by the fact that there were raucous people constantly passing through in the early hours of the morning (2-6am). Whether it was gym people or drunk people (there is a bar and a gym in the hotel) it’s hard to know, but it meant no sleep both nights of my stay. Most frustrating considering the cost of the hotel.

I was kindly offered to be placed somewhere quieter if ever I stay again, but the irony is that on check in they had already tried to do this by placing me on the top floor…(such a waste of a comfortable bed too)

There was also a weird policy whereby they preferred you to pay with credit card (which would mean a surcharge for me to use abroad), as opposed to debit card with no extra charges. It was sorted in the end, but it meant I had to pay double the damage deposit because of it (??) I’m not used to that kind of policy but where hotels usually do this, it’s only ever a holding charge rather than a pay and refund so was quite frustrating to now be out over £100 while a refund goes through. I dunno if gym bros/drunk people have destroyed rooms before but I felt a bit put out and didn’t want to use anything in case they blamed a defect on me!

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Melissa solo_traveller pf
10
Parfait pour visiter Ottawa
Pros:

L'hôtel est propre, bien équipé et moderne. Idéalement situé à proximité du métro et de restaurants.
Bar ouvert H24.
Sécurisé et calme.
Belle vue au 17eme étage

Cons:

Rien. S'il fallait chipoter : qu'il n'y ait pas de mini frigo en chambre mais pour 1 nuit, c'est du détail

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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CAROLINE solo_traveller ca
8
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Shaun solo_traveller ca
8
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Nadia solo_traveller ca
10
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Sasan couple ca
6
Good but not satisfying
Pros:

Location and cleanliness,also the staff are very nice

Cons:

The hotel has off-site parking for 35$ that is more expensive in comparison to other hotels that I ‘ve already experienced …no bottle of water and fridge in the room…you can ask for fridge…but I don’t understand why it should’nt be there..the hotel has no restaurant..just a bar and cafe for snacks and drinks that doesn’t have much stocks…I chose the hotel because it was close to my exam location…not good for leisure time

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Trisha couple ca
3
Central location, but not ideal for a vacation more suited for a single traveller for work
Cons:

The television was very difficult to navigate, no room service was available, staff were reluctant to bring extra towels or change the bedding. Overall disappoint disappointment.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Alcazar family_with_children ca
9
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
couple ca
8
2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Karine couple ca
8
2026-04-24 via Nuitee