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Fairmont Chateau Laurier

1 Rideau Street, K1N 8S7 Ottawa, Canada – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 1068 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.8
Good
1,070 reviews

Great location. Spacious rooms. Our room had a great view of the parliament buildings.

Jasper United States of America

location is amaaaaaaazing. exactly in the middle of most attractions. the hotel itself is considered to be an attraction. the history of the hotel.

Noura United Arab Emirates

Overall feel, friendly staff, and location is perfect.

Stephen Canada

We always stay at the Chateau Laurier when we are in Ottawa, it is a family tradition. It's a beautiful, classic hotel in a great location. The staff is exceptional, the two restaurants are great, the rooms are spacious, comfortable and clean.

Maryanne United States of America

Great location and view. Staff was very professional and helpful in making the stay special.

Don United States of America

The location of this hotel for Ottawa is perfect. We had a cool view out our window of the Rideau canal locks out our window. The hotel like most of the Canadian Fairmonts have a history and the rooms feel of that history.

Cameron Canada

We like the location. Really enjoyed the dinner on the hotel patio with Parliament Hill view and sunset. Also enjoyed reading the historical pictures and notes posted in the hotel lobby.

Qi United States of America

the staff were friendly and accommodating. The services were prompt and location is ver accessible.

Kristine Canada

Beautiful architecture! We love every detail of the building.

Y United States of America

Everything! Amazing experience, beautiful hotel, excellent staff!

Tracy Canada
7.8
Good
1,070 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Great location. Spacious rooms. Our room had a great view of the parliament buildings.”
    Jasper Jasper United States of America United States of America
  • “location is amaaaaaaazing. exactly in the middle of most attractions. the hotel itself is considered to be an attraction. the history of the hotel.”
    Noura Noura United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Overall feel, friendly staff, and location is perfect.”
    Stephen Stephen Canada Canada
  • “We always stay at the Chateau Laurier when we are in Ottawa, it is a family tradition. It's a beautiful, classic hotel in a great location.”
    Maryanne Maryanne United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location and view. Staff was very professional and helpful in making the stay special.”
    Don Don United States of America United States of America
  • “The location of this hotel for Ottawa is perfect. We had a cool view out our window of the Rideau canal locks out our window.”
    Cameron Cameron Canada Canada
  • “We like the location. Really enjoyed the dinner on the hotel patio with Parliament Hill view and sunset. Also enjoyed reading the historical pictures and notes posted in the hotel lobby.”
    Qi Qi United States of America United States of America
  • “the staff were friendly and accommodating. The services were prompt and location is ver accessible.”
    Kristine Kristine Canada Canada
  • “Beautiful architecture! We love every detail of the building.”
    Y Y United States of America United States of America
  • “Everything! Amazing experience, beautiful hotel, excellent staff!”
    Tracy Tracy Canada Canada

Categories:

  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities7.8
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money 7.1
  • Location 9.5
High score for Ottawa Low score for Ottawa
River view
Pet friendly
Swimming pool
Bathtub
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Key card access
Non-smoking rooms
Safe
Baggage storage

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Featuring an indoor pool, this historic hotel is located in central Ottawa, adjacent to the Parliament Buildings and Rideau Canal. It features elegant dining options and spacious rooms with a flat-screen cable TV.

Tea- and coffee-making facilities and a mini-bar are standard in every classically furnished room at Chateau Laurier Fairmont. All rooms include a work desk and windows that open to the outside. The private bathroom offers bathrobes.

Dining options at the Fairmont include Zoé’s Lounge, a casual setting for afternoon tea or evening cocktails. Fine dining is available at Wilfrid’s Restaurant, which features views of Parliament.

Free access to the on-site health club is provided to all guests. The club includes a modern fitness center where machines are equipped with a personal flat-screen TV.

The friendly staff is available 24/7 to assist with travel plans. Fairmont Chateau Laurier is 5 minutes’ walk to Major’s Hill Park and the Ottawa Convention Center. Rideau Center Mall is less than 350 feet away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Ottawa, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Fairmont Chateau Laurier has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 14, 2011
 Hotel chain/brand: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts , Larco Hospitality

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Pet friendly
WiFi
Family rooms
Bar

ATM & Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM and a currency exchange service at this property.

Property Highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Ottawa, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, American, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 queen bed
2 full beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 full beds
1 queen bed
1 king bed
2 full beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 full beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.1
Location
9.5
High score for Ottawa
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jasper
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location. Spacious rooms. Our room had a great view of the parliament buildings.”
  • Noura
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “location is amaaaaaaazing. exactly in the middle of most attractions. the hotel itself is considered to be an attraction. the history of the hotel.”
  • Stephen
    CanadaCanada
    “Overall feel, friendly staff, and location is perfect.”
  • Maryanne
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “We always stay at the Chateau Laurier when we are in Ottawa, it is a family tradition. It's a beautiful, classic hotel in a great location. The staff is exceptional, the two restaurants are great, the rooms are spacious, comfortable and clean.”
  • Don
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location and view. Staff was very professional and helpful in making the stay special.”
  • Cameron
    CanadaCanada
    “The location of this hotel for Ottawa is perfect. We had a cool view out our window of the Rideau canal locks out our window. The hotel like most of the Canadian Fairmonts have a history and the rooms feel of that history.”
  • Qi
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “We like the location. Really enjoyed the dinner on the hotel patio with Parliament Hill view and sunset. Also enjoyed reading the historical pictures and notes posted in the hotel lobby.”
  • Kristine
    CanadaCanada
    “the staff were friendly and accommodating. The services were prompt and location is ver accessible.”
  • Y
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Beautiful architecture! We love every detail of the building.”
  • Tracy
    CanadaCanada
    “Everything! Amazing experience, beautiful hotel, excellent staff!”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
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  • IS THE POOL OPEN DUE TO COVID
    Good Day Dear Customer, at this moment our pool and gym facilities are still closed. Thank you for your understanding. - Front Desk Team
    Answered on July 7, 2020
  • What size are your beds. On the booking site it mentions large double bed and extra large double bed. How do they relate in size compared to regular k..
    Our bedding consists of 1 x king or 1 x queen or 2 x double beds.
    Answered on December 31, 2019
  • What is the approximate cost for a taxi from the airport to the hotel.
    It costs approximately $20-$25 from the Airport to the hotel
    Answered on December 31, 2019
  • Do you have free parking ?
    Good day, We do not provide free parking, we only offer valet parking at 49$+tx per night. Thank you!
    Answered on December 11, 2019
  • Is it possible to bring a pet ?
    It is always possible to bring a small cat or small dog during your travels. You must be informed that there is an additional cost of 50$/night.
    Answered on July 7, 2020
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Hotel area info *
1 Restaurant On Site

    Wilfrid's Restaurant

    Food: Local

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

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Amenities of Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Pet friendly
WiFi
Family rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and costs CAD 15.76 per 24 hours.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CAD 53.0 per day.
  • Secure parking
  • Valet parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Business center Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Indoor swimming pool
    Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Seasonal (temporarily closed)
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Full-body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

Fairmont Chateau Laurier takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
CAD 40 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
CAD 40 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Fairmont Chateau Laurier accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Swimming pool #1: Closed from Thu, Jan 09, 2020 until Mon, Jan 20, 2020

FAQs about Fairmont Chateau Laurier

  • Guests staying at Fairmont Chateau Laurier can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • American
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Fairmont Chateau Laurier has 1 restaurant:

    • Wilfrid's Restaurant

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Fairmont Chateau Laurier may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Fairmont Chateau Laurier is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Yes, Fairmont Chateau Laurier is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Fairmont Chateau Laurier by:

    • Taxi 25min

  • Fairmont Chateau Laurier is 1,500 feet from the center of Ottawa.

  • Fairmont Chateau Laurier offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Back massage
    • Locker rooms
    • Foot massage
    • Swimming pool
    • Neck massage
    • Full-body massage

  • Room options at Fairmont Chateau Laurier include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Quad
    • Suite