If you want to stay in an area with views of Ottawa’s Rideau Canal, try a hotel like the Lord Elgin Hotel. In the winter, the canal becomes an enormous skating rink, and during spring and summer it’s surrounded by flowers and greenery.

Hoping to explore museums during your trip? If so, choose a hotel located near the one where you think you will spend the most time. The Best Western Plus is across the street from the Canadian Museum of Nature, while the Fairmont Château Laurier is only a seven-minute walk from the National Gallery of Canada.

For those who would like to stay in a centrally located area near a high concentration of restaurants, boutiques, and bars, look for a hotel in the neighborhood known as Byward Market, such as the Hotel Novotel.

If you’re not planning to use a car while in Ottawa, consider staying in a pedestrian-friendly area, such as Sparks Street. Alt Hotel Ottawa is a great option in this area.

To enjoy some shopping during your visit, book one of the many hotels near Wellington West, a trendy neighborhood full of unique shops and local food venues.

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KAYAK users have found double rooms in Ottawa for as cheap as S$ 149 in the last 3 days. The average price is S$ 204.

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The Westin Ottawa is a 4-star hotel located in Downtown Ottawa that offers massage treatments in guest rooms as well as the wellness center. Alternatively, The Brookstreet Hotel is an upscale option southwest of Ottawa’s city center that is home to Au Naturel Spa, which offers an array of spa treatments and packages, and features an indoor saltwater pool.

Parliament Hill lies adjacent to Downtown, where visitors will find an array of excellent hotels. Just across the Rideau Canal, the Fairmont Château Laurier is the city’s premier luxury hotel. Alternatively, Capital Hill Hotel & Suites is situated just a few blocks away from the parliament building, between Downtown and Byward Market.

A fifteen minute drive from Downtown Ottawa, on the Quebec side of the river, guests will find a lively casino at the Hilton Lac-Leamy. Here, gaming tables and slot machines join an array of bars and restaurants. For a more affordable option, try the Ramada Plaza Gatineau/Manoir du Casino, which doesn’t have its own on-site casino, but is walking distance from Lac-Leamy Casino.