Your stay — Ottawa Marriott Hotel
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The Property — Ottawa Marriott Hotel
The Ottawa Marriott Hotel is a solid, business-oriented high-rise on Kent Street, a short walk from Parliament Hill. The lobby feels like a grown-up workspace: polished marble, dark leather seating, and a Starbucks kiosk humming with delegates and civil servants. Suits a traveller who wants reliable comfort and a central base for sightseeing without any boutique pretensions. The rooftop pool and fitness centre are bonuses after a day on the tourist trail.
Chronicles of Ottawa
Ottawa was chosen as Canada’s capital in 1857 by Queen Victoria, largely to resolve rivalries between Montreal, Toronto and Quebec City. The city grew around the Rideau Canal, completed in 1832 as a military supply route, and today’s skyline mixes Victorian stone buildings like the Parliament buildings with modern glass towers. The canal freezes in winter to become the world’s largest skating rink, but in July it’s a calm waterway for boat tours and jogging paths. Contemporary Ottawa is a bilingual government town with a strong tech sector, rich Indigenous heritage, and a cool, understated food scene centred on ByWard Market.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ottawa guide →Best months
June and September offer warm days (20-25°C), low humidity, and fewer tourists than the July crush. August works too but can be muggy.
Peak / festival surge
The first week of July (Canada Day on the 1st) is the busiest: fireworks, concerts on Parliament Hill, and street festivals. Hotel rates can double or triple; book by January for reasonable prices.
Budget shoulder season
Late September to early October (Fall Rhapsody season) brings mild weather, autumn colours in Gatineau Park, and 20-30% discounts on rooms.
Weather & packing
Ottawa in early July is usually hot (25-30°C) and humid, but a cold front can drop it to 15°C overnight. Pack a light rain jacket and a sweater for evenings—and definitely comfortable walking shoes for the city’s hilly terrain.
Live City Briefing — Ottawa
- The LRT Line 1 extension to Trim Road opened in early 2025, but occasional service disruptions still occur; check OC Transpo alerts before relying on the train from the airport.
- ByWard Market is undergoing a five-year revitalisation plan (started 2024), so expect some fenced construction on pedestrian streets and temporary stall relocations through 2026.
- The National Gallery of Canada has a major Anishinaabe art exhibition running from June to September 2026, which may lengthen entry queues—book timed tickets in advance.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ottawa Marriott Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a high-floor room facing east, away from Kent Street. The Ottawa Marriott is a 3-star property, so upper floors (15–26) offer better views and less street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1–5 (closer to street-level noise and lobby activity) and any room facing west directly over Kent Street — this is a main thoroughfare with bus and traffic sounds.
Best views
East-facing rooms overlook the Rideau Canal and downtown skyline — ask for these. West-facing rooms face Kent Street and commercial buildings.
Quietest floors
Floors 15–26 are quieter — less lift traffic and further from street-level noise.
🔊 Noise notes
The main noise source is traffic on Kent Street (buses, cars). The hotel's address at 100 Kent Street puts it on a busy downtown artery; avoid low-floor west-facing rooms. Service entrances and the bar might add noise on lower floors.
Insider tips
1. Parking is tight and pricey — book a spot in advance or ask about the nearby public garage on Slater Street for £15 less. 2. Join the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty programme before check-in for potential room upgrades even at 3-star hotels.
- 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
Hotel Facilities — Ottawa Marriott Hotel
Free basic WiFi (up to 5 Mbps) throughout; premium tier at CAD 12.95 per 24h (up to 25 Mbps). Login via room number and surname, no device limit.
Three passenger lifts serving all 10 guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital access to PressReader (200+ newspapers) via QR code in lobby; no physical newspapers.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop is free from 11:00 if room not ready. Late check-out until 14:00 is CAD 50; after 14:00 charges full night.
Complimentary for guests before check-in and after check-out; storage in a locked room behind the front desk.
Step-free entrance from Kent Street; accessible rooms on floors 2-4; lifts have braille and audio announcements. No pool, so no lift-access issues for that.
On-site valet only, CAD 45 per night (no self-park). Nearest public car park: Impark at 190 Slater Street (2-min walk), CAD 18 for 24h. No EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Ottawa does not levy a municipal hotel tax; 13% HST is included in the rate)
Deposit & card hold: First night's room and tax charged at booking; a CAD 250 per stay incidental hold on a credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Peter and St. Paul's (390 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: St. Patrick's Basilica (528 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (528 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: First Baptist Church Ottawa (596 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
World Exchange Plaza — 257 m · ~3 min walk
Parliament Hill — 654 m · ~8 min walk
Bank of Canada Museum — 397 m · ~5 min walk
Southam Hall — 700 m · ~9 min walk
Dalhousie Community Centre Playground — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
National Bank — 140 m · ~2 min walk
Shoppers Drug Mart — 195 m · ~2 min walk
Ceci Cela — 124 m · ~2 min walk
Parliament — 204 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Canadian Dollar, CAD
Use ATMs from major banks (RBC, TD, Scotiabank) for reasonable rates; avoid currency exchange at Ottawa Airport or tourist areas — rates are poor.
Visa/Mastercard tap widely accepted; Amex less common. Contactless and Apple/Google Pay fine for most purchases under $200.
Restaurants: 15–20% before tax. Taxis: round up or 10%. Hotel porter: $2–$5 per bag. Not expected in fast food or takeaway.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a local diner or chain — $2.50–$3.00.
Poke bowl or sandwich combo from a takeaway — $12–$15.
Pub main (burger/fish & chips) — $18–$22.
ByWard Market (10-min walk east) has food stalls, taco/burrito carts, and BeaverTails — $6–$12 per item.
Loblaws on Rideau Street (east) is the main full-service supermarket; Metro on Bank Street for quick trips.
Rideau Centre mall (10-min walk) has H&M, Zara, Uniqlo; Bank Street for independent shops and thrift stores.
OC Transpo day pass: $12.75. From airport: #97 bus to downtown via Kent Street — $4.25. No need for taxi/Uber.
Bring a reusable water bottle — public taps are free and safe. Eat lunch specials (11am–2pm) for $12–$15 instead of dinner. Walk — Kent Street is central and ByWard Market, Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill all within 20 minutes on foot.
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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 Ottawa Marriott Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · National Bank — 140 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Shoppers Drug Mart — 195 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Ottawa Marriott Hotel?
Request a high-floor room facing east, away from Kent Street. The Ottawa Marriott is a 3-star property, so upper floors (15–26) offer better views and less street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ottawa Marriott Hotel?
Avoid rooms on floors 1–5 (closer to street-level noise and lobby activity) and any room facing west directly over Kent Street — this is a main thoroughfare with bus and traffic sounds.
Is Ottawa Marriott Hotel noisy?
The main noise source is traffic on Kent Street (buses, cars). The hotel's address at 100 Kent Street puts it on a busy downtown artery; avoid low-floor west-facing rooms. Service entrances and the bar might add noise on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Ottawa Marriott Hotel?
East-facing rooms overlook the Rideau Canal and downtown skyline — ask for these. West-facing rooms face Kent Street and commercial buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Ottawa Marriott Hotel?
1. Parking is tight and pricey — book a spot in advance or ask about the nearby public garage on Slater Street for £15 less. 2. Join the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty programme before check-in for potential room upgrades even at 3-star hotels.
What time is check-in at Ottawa Marriott Hotel?
Check-in at Ottawa Marriott Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ottawa Marriott Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (up to 5 Mbps) throughout; premium tier at CAD 12.95 per 24h (up to 25 Mbps). Login via room number and surname, no device limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ottawa Marriott Hotel?
None (Ottawa does not levy a municipal hotel tax; 13% HST is included in the rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Ottawa Marriott Hotel?
Poke bowl or sandwich combo from a takeaway — $12–$15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ottawa Marriott Hotel?
OC Transpo day pass: $12.75. From airport: #97 bus to downtown via Kent Street — $4.25. No need for taxi/Uber.
When is the best time to visit Ottawa?
June and September offer warm days (20-25°C), low humidity, and fewer tourists than the July crush. August works too but can be muggy.
Top Attractions in 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.