The Westin Ottawa Hotel
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The Westin Ottawa Hotel Review
Offering views of Rideau Canal, The Westin Ottawa Hotel is located in a business district. All guests can enjoy Wi-Fi in the lobby and access to a fitness studio.
Breakfast is served in the restaurant each morning. The Westin has Shore Club Takeout Only restaurant, which specialises in American cuisine. The onsite bar has a lounge and is decorated with an open fireplace. There is a pizzeria serving Italian food nearly 5 minutes' walk away.
Situated nearly a 25-minute walk from Stanley Riverside Park, this hotel is a mere 6 minutes' walk from Parliament Hill. The refined hotel is also a 10-minute ride from Ottawa River.
The accommodation is also just a short drive from Rideau Canal. The 4-star Westin Ottawa Hotel is ideally located within walking distance of the Roman Catholic minor Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica.
Certain rooms have a carpeted floor along with a cupboard and a work desk for guests' convenience. Also, the non-smoking hotel features carpet flooring. The private bathrooms are appointed with a hot tub and a sauna, and such comforts as a hair dryer and bath sheets. Guests can also enjoy city views.
Well-connected to Supreme Court of Canada, which is approximately 15 minutes' walk away, this property is only 10 minutes' walk from Laurier bus station.
The Westin Ottawa features fitness classes, a terrace, and various recreational opportunities, and also a cash machine and a bureau de change. Guests can enjoy squash courts at this accommodation, which is situated on the canal. Those on a business trip will benefit from a work desk and a xerox provided on site.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Exceptional brand-new hotel with restaurants and bars.
- Prime location within a 15-minute walk from Panoramic city views National Park.
- Nestled in a downtown area surrounded by a park and a hill.
- Rooms are well-equipped with a walk-in shower, a spotless washroom and a huge bed.
- Menu offers appetising Indian fare.
- Superb rooftop bar.
- Efficient service and great facilities.
- Rates are good.
- Wi-Fi was very poor for such a hotel.
- A few guests rated the breakfasts as expensive.
Key Features
- indoor swimming pool
- parking on site
- family rooms
- non-smoking rooms
- fitness centre
- 3 restaurants
- room service
- 24-hour front desk
- facilities for disabled guests
- fabulous breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Dry cleaning
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Saltwater pool
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Cycling
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Parliament Hill 660 m (2165 ft)
- Confederation Square 390 m (1280 ft)
- Canadian Museum of History 1.68 km (1.04 mi.)
- Bank of Canada Museum 970 m (3182 ft)
- ByWard Market 570 m (1870 ft)
- Peacekeeping Monument 590 m (1936 ft)
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica 660 m (2165 ft)
- National War Memorial 460 m (1509 ft)
- Bytown Museum 580 m (1903 ft)