The Business Inn

This place is miraculous. The suites are dated think 80s apartment building but they are huge and well-equipped.nnThere is a functional gym with dumbbells that to up to 70lbs and a serviceable bench press.nnThe free breakfast is actually a huge buffet, with sausages, egg/bacon sandwiches, juices, prepared oats, cereals, toast, muffins... They even make little takeaways for you.nnIf you feel like eating in, you have access to a full-sized stove and oven, and a fair collection of cooking utensils.nnThe wifi can be spotty in places, but it is crazy fast in the spots it works which is most of the building. If you have an Ethernet jack, you can wire directly in your room and get close to a gigabit both up and down.nnThe staff is super generous and friendly.nnThe location is also excellent.nnI actually am not sure how they do all this considering the low price. Terrific place! I would probably live here if I could

I was researching hotels in Ottawa to stay at during the Christmas holidays, as the hotel I normally use recently closed. I came across the Business Inn and was pleasantly surprised. This place is genuinely excellent.nnThe front desk staff were extremely cordial and upgraded me to an executive suite at no cost and without me even asking. The room was massive and included a full kitchen, which was very convenient. There was also a computer in the room, a thoughtful touch since guests usually have to go to a business centre or lobby to access one.nnThe hotel has a functional gym with several machines, as well as laundry services. The amenities were superb, and the location is ideal right near Elgin Street, with plenty of great dining options nearby.nnThe complimentary breakfast buffet was also quite good, offering a solid variety of options including egg and bacon sandwiches, prepared oats, cereals, toast, muffins, coffee, tea, and juice.nnAlthough the building is dated and officially rated as a three-star hotel, it delivers a five-star experience in every other respect. I would definitely stay here again!

The Business Inn is a wonderful place to stay. Great location. The Elgin St. Community is vibrant and bustling with lots of food options. Of note, Meow Tea, bridgehead and the Happy Goat, and Turmeric Grove. Tumeric Grove has the standard Indian restaurant fair and also South Indian. The room is modest but provides all you could ever need. The kitchenette is handy. The access to self serve laundry 24/7 is a wonderful bonus. The breakfast is great with many options. The gluten free options are limited but they do have promise bread upon request though you cannot toast it if you are celiac. They could have a small dedicated toaster for staff use in the service area. After day one, I brought my own which was easier.

Arrived at around noon but was told my room was ready and I was upgraded to a much larger room. It was outdated but the size made up for it. The TVs are incredibly hard to work though. The breakfast was super extensive with hashbrowns breakfast sandwiches and even an espresso machine which I thought was great. My biggest complaint is the WiFi however as it constantly drops and as someone traveling with not a lot of data to spare that’s super important. That being said I’d definitely come back if they accepted pets!

This is such an underrated hotel. The rooms have large windows which allow natural light in. Their complimentary breakfast is hot and hearty with a wide range of selections. They even offer takeout breakfast for those who are on the run.nnThe staff is friendly and helpful. Even the cleaning staff are friendly. The rooms are clean and the toiletries they provide a good quality. You can control your own temperature and airflow in the room. The heater is in the air conditioning units are good quality because they are quiet.nnThe location is excellent because it is right off Elgin Street which has all the shops and restaurants.nnUnderground parking is a little bit tight but secure.nnThis low-key hotel is a real pleasant surprise.