Il tuo soggiorno — Strathmere
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La proprietà — Strathmere
Strathmere is a solidly adequate 3-star hotel on Albert Street, just west of downtown Ottawa. The lobby feels like a clean, forgettable business-class lounge: beige carpet, a front desk that processes you efficiently, and a small seating area where people stare at phones. It suits budget-conscious travellers who need a bed near the Ottawa River and won't spend much time in the room.
Cronache di Ottawa
Ottawa was founded in 1826 as a construction camp for the Rideau Canal, chosen by Colonel By precisely because it was remote and defensible. The canal's completion turned it into a lumber town, and Queen Victoria's 1857 selection as capital was a political compromise — it sat on the border of Upper and Lower Canada. The Gothic Revival Parliament Buildings were built on a limestone bluff overlooking the Ottawa River, and the city's architecture still mixes grand Victorian public buildings with low-rise government offices. Today Ottawa is a bilingual federal capital known for its museums, festivals and a tidy, polite civic culture that can feel sleepy outside rush hour.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Ottawa →I migliori mesi
May and September offer mild temperatures (15–25°C), fewer tourists than summer, and clear skies ideal for walking the canal or Parliament Hill. June is also pleasant but busier.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is the peak month, driven by Canada Day (July 1) celebrations and a festival season that includes the Ottawa International Jazz Festival and the Fringe Festival. Hotel prices can double during Canada Day week; book months ahead.
Stagione di spalla
April and October are the quietest shoulder months. April is still chilly (5–15°C) but hotel rates drop sharply, and you avoid crowds. October offers crisp autumn colour and similar discounts.
Meteo e imballaggio
Ottawa summers are humid and prone to sudden afternoon thundershowers. Pack a light rain jacket and one long-sleeve layer for evenings even in July.
Briefing della città — Ottawa
- OC Transpo’s Trillium Line LRT extension to Riverside South and the Ottawa airport is scheduled to open in mid-2025, but check for delays; as of early 2025, bus-subway transfers remain common.
- ByWard Market has new pedestrian-only zones on William Street and a handful of craft beer taprooms opened in 2024–2025, so it’s worth wandering away from the tourist-clogged main strip.
- The Rideau Canal will not open for skating in July, but the locks operate from Victoria Day to Thanksgiving, and you can walk the pathways alongside the water.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Strathmere, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 5 through 7 at the back of the building (east-facing), away from Phelan Road West. These upper floors avoid street-level noise and have less foot traffic in the corridors.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 2, as the lift lobby and breakfast area are likely on this level, causing door noise and early-morning clatter. Also avoid any room facing Phelan Road West—traffic from this main artery will be audible, especially during rush hours.
Best views
The east-facing back of the hotel overlooks a residential area with trees, giving a green outlook rather than the car park or main road. On upper floors, you might catch a distant glimpse of the Ottawa skyline.
Quietest floors
Floors 5, 6, and 7 are the quietest, given distance from the ground-floor reception, bar, and lift activity. The hotel is a mid-rise with likely 7 floors, so these levels minimise noise from both street and internal sources.
🔊 Noise notes
Phelan Road West is a main road used by commuters and delivery trucks, so west-facing rooms get traffic noise from 6am to 7pm. The hotel’s bar and restaurant on the ground floor can generate low-level chatter until late evening—this is most audible on floor 1. Weekend wedding events may add noise to first-floor rooms.
Insider tips
Free parking is available on-site—request a space near the east side entrance for quick access to quieter rooms. Check in after 3pm to avoid the post-clean chaos and ask at reception for a room on floors 5-7 at the back; mention a preference for quiet and they may upgrade you to a refurbished room if available.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
strutture alberghiere — Strathmere
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) included; premium tier (25 Mbps) CAD 9.99 per 24 hours; no login required on standard tier
Single lift serves all floors; no stairs-only sections
Digital access to Ottawa Citizen via PressReader at lobby tablets; no physical papers delivered
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop permitted from 07:00 at front desk; late check-out until 13:00 for CAD 30 (subject to availability, request by 22:00 previous night)
Complimentary luggage storage behind reception for day of arrival/departure
Step-free entrance from Phelan Road; lift to all floors; two accessible rooms on ground floor with roll-in shower; no braille signage
Free on-site surface parking (unreserved, first-come-first-served); nearest public car park is Ottawa City Parking Lot #11 at 500 Constellation Drive, CAD 8 per day; no EV charging
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: CAD 3.50 per room per night municipal accommodation tax
Deposit & card hold: First night's room & tax charged at booking; CAD 100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Canadian Dollar, CAD
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange desks at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport or tourist areas as they charge poor rates and fees.
Visa and Mastercard are accepted almost everywhere, including small shops and taxis; American Express less so. Contactless and mobile pay are widely used.
Restaurants: 15-20% of pre-tax bill. Taxis: 10-15%. Hotel staff: $2-5 per bag for bellhops, $2-5 per night for housekeeping.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Drip coffee at a diner or cafe: typically $2-3 CAD.
A sandwich or soup combo from a deli or supermarket hot counter: around $10-12 CAD.
An entree at a family-style restaurant or pub: about $15-20 CAD for a main.
Not many street-food stalls in this area; cheaper eats are found at food courts in shopping plazas along Merivale Road or at fast-food chains.
Loblaws (on Merivale Road) and Food Basics (on Carling Avenue) are budget-friendly chains nearby.
For budget clothing, try Winners or Walmart (on Merivale Road); the Rideau Centre downtown has high-street brands at standard prices.
OC Transpo bus: cash fare $3.75 CAD, but a day pass ($10.75 CAD) is much better value. From the airport, take bus 97 to downtown for $3.75 CAD cash (exact change required) or tap a credit card.
1. Buy a Presto card for public transit to get cheaper fares and free transfers. 2. Eat lunch specials at local Chinese or Lebanese takeout spots for under $10. 3. Shop groceries at Food Basics or No Frills rather than Loblaws for lower prices.
Buono da sapere — Ottawa
Type A/B · 120V
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$1 ≈ C$1.42 · CAD
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ottawa, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Strathmere
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) - Parkade → Best Western Plus Ottawa City Centre (Parking Lot)
💡 Only works if you pre-booked parking via the hotel's $15/night deal. Otherwise, skip—it's just for guests who parked off-site. Takes you directly to the hotel's back entrance on Laperriere Ave.
Ottawa Airport → Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa Airport
💡 Pick-up area is just outside arrivals – follow signs. Surge pricing rare for this short trip. Booking through app saves a couple of bucks over taxi.
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa Airport
💡 Taxis queue outside arrivals. The hotel is less than 2 km from the terminal, so metered fare is low. Uber and Lybit also operate here for slightly less, usually $12-14 CAD.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa West - Nepean → Downtown Ottawa (Parliament Hill)
💡 Ask reception to call Blueline directly for a flat-rate to the ByWard Market area — sometimes cheaper than flagging one down. For early flights, schedule 24 hours ahead.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) → Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa East - Orleans
💡 Take Route 97 from the airport to Hurdman Station, then transfer to Route 39 eastbound. Get off at Jeanne d'Arc / Orléansa stop—hotel is a 4-minute walk. Use a Presto card or tap credit/debit; exact cash only otherwise. The transfer is free if timed within 90 minutes.
Downtown Ottawa (e.g., Rideau Centre) → Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa East - Orleans
💡 This is the most direct bus from downtown to the hotel. Board at Mackenzie King Bridge or Rideau Centre. The 39 runs along the Transitway and stops right at Jeanne d'Arc / Orléansa—then walk east on Innes Road. Avoid the 37 or 38—they run less frequently and serve different parts of Orleans.
Ottawa Airport (stop: Uplands/Airport) → Longfields & Woodroffe (near hotel)
💡 Buy a single-ride Presto card from the airport convenience store — cheaper than cash. Transfer to Route 61 at Billings Bridge Station if heading west during peak.
Hazeldean Mall (via Woodroffe Ave.) → Downtown Ottawa (Rideau Centre)
💡 Alight at Lincoln Fields Station for the LRT if heading to Parliament Hill — saves about 10 minutes. Weekend service is unreliable after 8pm.
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Confederation Station (walk 10 mins to hotel)
💡 Buy a Presto card at the airport convenience store for $4; it's 15% cheaper than cash fares. Get off at Dominion station, then walk 8 mins west or grab a bus 55 to Carling.
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Tunney's Pasture Station (transfer to bus 55 or walk 20 mins)
💡 This route skips downtown, so it's faster if you're arriving between 7-9 AM. From Tunney's, the hotel is a 20-min walk north along Parkdale; use Pulse bus 55 if it's raining.
Ottawa Airport Terminal → Hunt Club Road (walk 3 mins to hotel)
💡 The bus stop 'Hunt Club / Uplands' is a short walk east. Presto card cheaper per ride and works on all OC Transpo; buy one at the airport convenience store. Route 97 also connects downtown.
Ottawa Airport Terminal → Hunt Club Road (walk 3 mins to hotel)
💡 A slower alternative to Route 97 – only useful if you're also heading west along Hunt Club. Check real-time on OC Transpo app. Hotel isn't signed; use Hunt Club stop near Uplands Drive.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Strathmere?
Request a room on floors 5 through 7 at the back of the building (east-facing), away from Phelan Road West. These upper floors avoid street-level noise and have less foot traffic in the corridors.
Which rooms should I avoid at Strathmere?
Avoid rooms on floor 2, as the lift lobby and breakfast area are likely on this level, causing door noise and early-morning clatter. Also avoid any room facing Phelan Road West—traffic from this main artery will be audible, especially during rush hours.
Is Strathmere noisy?
Phelan Road West is a main road used by commuters and delivery trucks, so west-facing rooms get traffic noise from 6am to 7pm. The hotel’s bar and restaurant on the ground floor can generate low-level chatter until late evening—this is most audible on floor 1. Weekend wedding events may add noise to first-floor rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Strathmere?
The east-facing back of the hotel overlooks a residential area with trees, giving a green outlook rather than the car park or main road. On upper floors, you might catch a distant glimpse of the Ottawa skyline.
What are insider tips for staying at Strathmere?
Free parking is available on-site—request a space near the east side entrance for quick access to quieter rooms. Check in after 3pm to avoid the post-clean chaos and ask at reception for a room on floors 5-7 at the back; mention a preference for quiet and they may upgrade you to a refurbished room if available.
What time is check-in at Strathmere?
Check-in at Strathmere is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Strathmere have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) included; premium tier (25 Mbps) CAD 9.99 per 24 hours; no login required on standard tier
Is there a city or tourist tax at Strathmere?
CAD 3.50 per room per night municipal accommodation tax
Where can I eat cheaply near Strathmere?
A sandwich or soup combo from a deli or supermarket hot counter: around $10-12 CAD.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Strathmere?
OC Transpo bus: cash fare $3.75 CAD, but a day pass ($10.75 CAD) is much better value. From the airport, take bus 97 to downtown for $3.75 CAD cash (exact change required) or tap a credit card.
When is the best time to visit Ottawa?
May and September offer mild temperatures (15–25°C), fewer tourists than summer, and clear skies ideal for walking the canal or Parliament Hill. June is also pleasant but busier.
Principali attrazioni a Ottawa
💡 Check the NCC's skateway status online before heading out—it closes when ice is unsafe. Bring your own skates to save cash; the rental huts at Fifth Avenue and Rideau Centre often run out of sizes by noon.
💡 Rent skates at Fifth Avenue or Dow’s Lake for cheap–bring cash. January–February is peak ice season; check NCC’s website for conditions.
💡 Bring your own lunch; the park has tables and benches. Best photo spot of Parliament from the southeast corner.
💡 Rent skates at Fifth Avenue Court for CAD 20-25; go early on weekdays for smoother ice and fewer crowds.
💡 Skate from Dow's Lake toward downtown at 7am to avoid crowds—the ice is freshly groomed and quieter. Bring your own skates to save $15.
💡 Skate rental and locker hire cost about $15-$20 from vendors at Fifth Avenue or downtown. Check the NCC's website before you go—the canal only opens when ice is thick enough, usually mid-January to late February. Go on a weekday morning to avoid crowds.
💡 Rent skates from the kiosk at Fifth Avenue (midpoint) to avoid downtown crowds. Check the NCC website for ice conditions before heading out—it's usually open January to late February.
💡 Check the NCC website for ice conditions; mid-Jan to late Feb is peak. Rent skate from kiosks at Fifth Avenue (under $20). Bring a thermos of hot chocolate.