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Fairmont Chateau Laurier

1 Rideau St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 51 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.9 out of 5
Value: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
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Highly Recommended
Based on 51 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "We enjoyed our stay at the Fairmont but I don't feel that we'll stay there again." source Hotels.com

    "Location, architecture and history of the hotel were awesome highly recommend to anyone." source Priceline

    "Wonderful hotel and city for a weekend getaway." source Travelocity

    "We would certainly stay again." source Expedia

    "I would recommend this hotel to anyone." source Hotels.com

  • Clean: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "The hotel was clean with good bedding." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "a bottle of water in the room, coffee in the morning, internet service, but that was not nearly enough to tell you not to stay there." source Hotels.com

    "Friendly staff and this hotel was central to all the tourist attractions our family was interested in visiting." source Priceline

    "Attentive and helpful staff." source Travelocity

    "But service is slow from the front desk to wait staff." source Expedia

    "The hotel is older and rooms are a bit small, however, staff and service are very very good." source Hotels.com

  • Location: Rating of 4.9 out of 5

    "Wonderful old historical hotel and very convenient location in Ottawa." source Priceline

    "The location is the best in the area and since we didn't have a car it was very convenient." source Travelocity

    "the area out side the lift on our floor smelt of cigarette smoke, the towel rack in the bathroom kept falling down, the closet doors were off the rungs, there was not enough room to swing a cat." source Expedia

    "Excellent location and the old charm." source Priceline

    "Hotel location and staff attentiveness can't be beat." source Travelocity

  • Value: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "originally booked room was too small; could hardly move around; had to get it changed; fortunately for no extra cost." source Travelocity

  • Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "Our rooms weren't ready, but they gave us each a $10 coupon to use in the bar while we waited." source Hotels.com

    "The waitress staff in the tea-room was extraordinarily rude, bringing only one menu over for our group of three, and then not returning to take our lunch order for over 15 minutes." source Priceline

    "Service was first class and our room was newly renovated. First time I see large LCD flat panel TV in a hotel room." source Travelocity

    "This hotel is in a great location with large rooms, wide halls, elevators that come within seconds, good food, all in an elegant atmosphere." source Expedia

    "Rooms are very good." source Expedia

More information on Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier is a magnificent landmark next door to the Parliament Buildings on the banks of The Rideau Canal. It is just steps away from a variety of museums and galleries. Located in the heart of Canada's capital city, it is in the style of a French Chateau with its turrets and copper roof.

Check-in Time:

3:00 PM

Check-out Time:

12:00 PM

Year Built:

$30 MILLION RESTORATION PROJECT COMPLETED IN 1995

Year Renovated:

$30 MILLION RESTORATION PROJECT COMPLETED IN 1995

Total Rooms:

429 rooms.429

Total Floors:

6 floors.

Rooms:

Standard:Fairmont Room - offers HSIA and are spacious rooms located throughout the property and offer comfortable living space. They offer views of Ottawa's downtown location. Equipped with an armchair, working desk with lamp, and modem hook-up.Location: All floStandard:Fairmont Room - offers HSIA and are spacious rooms located throughout the property and offer comfortable living space. They offer views of Ottawa's downtown location. Equipped with an armchair, working desk with lamp, and modem hook-up.Location: All flo

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Directions

Fairmont Chateau Laurier is nestled between Parliament Hill - the Rideau Canal and the ByWard Market. Located in the heart of Canada*s capital - this beautiful French castle is only steps away from the business districts and major attractions.

Area

OTTAWA, CA, ONK1N 8S7

Pets

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Attractions

National Gallery five minutes walk Museum of civilization 10 minutes Royal Canadian Mint 5 minutes walk The Parliment Buildings 2 Minutes National Art Center 1 minute walk Rideau Shopping Center 1 minute walk

Dining

Wilfrid sLocated within the elegant walls of Fairmont Chi1/2teau Laurier, this award-winning restaurant offers a wide selection of culinary creations. Marcel Mi1/2ndel, Executive Chef, and his team are famous for their superb showcasing of regional Canadian cuisine. RyZoe s LoungeOur stylish lounge was named after Sir Wilfrid Laurier's beloved wife. Zoe Laurier Lafontaine was a young piano teacher known for her kindness, simplicity and most of all her big heart. She would have been proud to visit her namesake, which is now Ottawa'La Terrasse (Seasonal)What better way to enjoy those warm summer days and nights,offering spectacular views of Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal and the Ottawa River, La Terrasse is the best place in the nationi1/2s Capital to dine, soak in the scenery and enjoy summer from unde

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