Alt Hotel Ottawa

3.5 star property

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Lobby
Street view
Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
185 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 0C8
  • Parliament Hill
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • University of Ottawa
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Byward Market Square
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Room with One Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Ottawa

A stay at Alt Hotel Ottawa places you in the heart of Ottawa, within a 15-minute walk of Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal. .This eco-certified hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Rogers Centre Ottawa and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from University of Ottawa.

What's nearby

  • National Arts Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parliament Hill - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Ottawa - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Byward Market Square - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Parliament Station - 4 min walk
  • Ottawa Station - 6 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bridgehead Coffeehouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Queen St. Fare - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thali - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sansotei Ramen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Alt Hotel Ottawa

Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center
Alt Hotel Ottawa offers 148 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Ottawa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 148 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
You can enjoy a meal at ALTCETERA serving the guests of Alt Hotel Ottawa, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 6 meeting rooms available for events.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM on weekdays.
ALTCETERA - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (CAD 27 per day)

Food and drink

  • Weekday continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CAD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • ALTCETERA

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 20.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CAD 10 to 30 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: CAD 27.00 per day (328 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CAD 45 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Alt Hotel Ottawa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 719 out of 1126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1126 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ceara

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was pretty distant and did bare minimum in helpfulness, but the place was clean, bright and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at The Alt several times now and it is consistently smooth. If you are looking for EV parking, they will provide a list of walkable options - just message them in your Ap. I used the World Exchange Tower. It’s paid parking but free charging.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesper

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

zhihao

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the room layout. Space Effie t. Comfortable. Stylish. Convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Luiza

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will be returning
Hotel was nice and as expected. The Lobby was well spaced to sit instead of being in our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time staying here and worth coming back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always clean and comfortable
Hotel was great about getting me back into my room after my key was deactivated before the time of the late check out i requested. Although it was some what inconvenient to have to walk all the way down to the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

cecilia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s centrally located near downtown main attractions. We really enjoyed our stay. Cecilia and Don
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mathew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Dino

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expensive for type of room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great business stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking across street is close to hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kristin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was great until there wasn't hot water for my morning shower. Left on a cold note.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024