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Reviews of Fairmont Chateau Laurier This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1 Rideau Street, K1N 8S7 Ottawa, Canada

#46 of 56 hotels in Ottawa

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 853 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    8.0
    Short but nice!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fairmont King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Even though the room was renovated, the bathroom is already showing signs of wear/tear. Not a big deal but for a prestigious property like the Chateau Laurier you have high expectations!

    The location is superb. The staff were friendly and efficient. We like the Fairmonts as they are pet friendly. This time we stayed in a more renovated room which was nice - carpet was newer/cleaner and the bathroom refreshed (although quite small). Overall lovely property with great park out back.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fairmont Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    valley no good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fairmont King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only downside was the low shower water pressure.

    First and foremost, the staff was the best part. But pretty much everything else was also wonderful. Made me wish I was staying in Ottawa more than one night.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fairmont Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    8.0
    It was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fairmont Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very expensive parking, the shower in bathroom was leaking this was not expected for such a high end hotel

    Location is very nice

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Fairmont Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel was so crowded due to different events and walk in guests for restaurants. In addition we tried the afternoon tea for 73$ the quality of the food was so low.

    The location was perfect exactly next to parliament and Rideau Mall

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    breakfast

    breakfast

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    8.0
    pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    all good 👍

    A bit pricy.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    8.0
    Staffs are excellent and cooperative
    • Couple
    • Fairmont Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    With the price they should include complimentary breakfast like other star hotels.

    Hotel ambiance and location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    9.0
    Overall a good stay. We love staying at the Fairmonts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fairmont Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel pool did not meet our expectations! The pool water on the Friday night was very cold. Wasnt a good experience for out 2year old grandson😥 The wait times for our car was double the time! We mentioned to the dest clerk and she canceled the cost for 1 night only.

    The buffet breakfast was superb! Thank you

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect weekend in a perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fairmont Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location is perfect - downtown within walking distance of several museums, the Rideau Centre, Byward Market, Sparks Street and more. The breakfast is fantastic and the building itself is old world charm.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fairmont Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    History. Location. Ambience

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms are a bit tired, staff weren’t very welcoming and it didn’t feel like a special experience.

    Great location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fairmont King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    breakfast only a la carte

    location lovely architecture

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2023

    8.0
    A must stay in Ottawa especially around the holiday season . Perfect location and walking distance to CF Rideau ( across
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fairmont Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property is so majestic with beautiful areas to just sit and relax . The staff were extremely friendly and helpful .

    Beautiful property especially all decorated for Christmas

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 10, 2023

    8.0
    Excellent Hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Fairmont Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The parking arrangements weren’t satisfactory. There weren’t enough valets. And though they were very polite, they took a long time getting our car on all occasions.

    It was wonderful. The rooms were big and well appointed. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was very nice.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2023

    7.0
    Very disappointing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night

    See above.

    Our room was #670 after I complained about another room on this floor. It was a silly room touted as a junior suite but poorly designed with a small queen bed in a separate but open space. There was a dining table in the middle of the suite part of the room. Who needs a dining table for one night? They said it had a city view! Two small windows looked out mostly on the windows of another building. The bathroom was tiny with no room for placing toiletries and a shower in a small bathtub with a flimsy old-fashioned shower curtain that sticks to one's body frequently. I started going to Chateau Laurier at age 12 and over the years have always stayed there when in Ottawa, but the last few times it certainly doesn't measure up. The common areas are still grand and quite lovely, but the rooms leave a lot to be desired, unfortunately. It will be a while before I go back.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2023

    8.0
    Nice vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Fairmont Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Restaurant

    Very good location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2023

    8.0
    Central location is hard to beat
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fairmont King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms are a bit dated, Onky 1 of 3 meals at Zoe's was up to scratch,

    Location is brilliant

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2023

    7.0
    Lovely but a bit tired grand lady of hotels
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fairmont Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    While stately, it needs a little TLC - chips in the bathtub, exposed screw on vanity, crack in wallpaper. Given the price point, one could expect some more investment. While very central, it is quite chaotic at the entrance as there is always a ton of traffic, there is not a lot of space to drop off etc. Valet parking at $60 is dear although valets were all super nice!

    Staff were very polite and friendly. It is centrally located with a lovely park behind it. It is a grand dame of a hotel - very stately but some may say old fashioned - but lovely arches, beautiful marble, high ceilings. Rooms are large.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2023

    8.0
    Like a fairytale with stunning views
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff knowledge. I asked staff by the concierge what time the pool opened and was told 7am, they then asked check in who said 630am, when I double checked downstairs at the pool reception they said 630am. But I read somewhere else it was 6am. In the end I didn't bother using it.

    Ease of valet parking, the comfy bed, easy check in, text message welcome and the views were incredible from the queen room. Like a fairytale.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2023

    8.0
    Just about ok!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Fairmont Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food expensive especially breakfast £25 each 35 Canadian Dollar

    Upmarket Hotel with small room

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2023

    8.0
    Otherwise it was good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's not too clean, main floor washrooms were dirty.

    Bright Weather, courteous staff, location etc.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fairmont Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The valet requested our guest to go to an ATM machine to get cash for a “mandatory cash tip”. Prior to my guests arrival, I had asked at the desk how my guest was to park and I was told that they could put the parking charge on my room. Why anyone would require a “mandatory tip” rather than a parking fee.

    Everything except the Valet

    Stayed in September 2023

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