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Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with indoor pool, near Jacques Cartier Park

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, River View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
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In the heart of Gatineau, Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown offers a warm welcome with dry cleaning/laundry services and a cozy lobby fireplace. With an indoor pool, 24-hour business center, and helpful staff on hand to assist with tour tickets or bicycle storage.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
$103 nightly
The total price is $123
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, River View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, River View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, River View (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
HDTV
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
131 Rue Laurier, Gatineau, QC, J8X3W3

What's nearby

  • Canadian Museum of History - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • National Gallery of Canada - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Byward Market Square - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Parliament Hill - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Casino du Lac Leamy - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 24 min drive
  • Ottawa Station - 16 min drive
  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 16 min drive
  • Ottawa Fallowfield Station - 27 min drive
  • Rideau Station - 24 min walk
  • Parliament Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rôtisserie St-Hubert - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café Verité - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café Escale - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Piz'za-za - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown

At Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Rideau Canal and Byward Market Square. For a bit of exercise, you can visit the fitness center or go for a swim in the indoor pool. This eco-certified hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from University of Ottawa and Parliament Hill. The helpful staff and walkable location get good marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 133 rooms
    • Arranged over 9 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 19
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19
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Children

    • Up to 3 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Marina nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (4155 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1965
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • MP3 docking station
  • 42-inch LCD TV
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 15 for adults and CAD 15 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number 2023-11-30, 575492

Also known as

Best Western Gatineau-Ottawa
Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa
Best Western Plus Hotel Gatineau-Ottawa
Best Western Gatineau
Best Western Hotel Gatineau
BEST WESTERN PLUS Gatineau-Ottawa Quebec
Gatineau Best Western
Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Hotel
Best Western Plus Gatineau Ottawa
Plus Gatineau Ottawa Gatineau
Best Western Plus Gatineau Ottawa
Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown Hotel
Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown Gatineau
Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown Hotel Gatineau

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino du Lac Leamy (5-min drive) and Rideau Carleton Raceway (22-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing, and in warmer months enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming and ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness center.

What's the area around Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown like?

Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown is located on the waterfront in Hull, a short 10-minute walk from Rideau Canal and 6 minutes' walk from Canadian Museum of History. Travelers say the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.

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Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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Location
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Lobby
Bed
Elevator
Family friendly

Reviews

8/10 Very good

as we are here for medical hospital wife its was good to stay few nights good experiences as was for Canada day .
timasie, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

We loved the balcony overlooking the river. Location was excellent, beautiful walk across the bridge into Ottawa.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely spot. Nice pool.
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice staff

Very nice and accommodating staff. We traveled with family, and they were extremely helpful with early check-in and made every effort to accommodate our needs. Great experience overall.
Masood, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Definitely will be coming back, everyone was so nice, helpful and friendly!
Magali, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay,the staff was friendly and helpful starting from the welcome till the end of our 3 nights, beside the clean and well organized room, needless to say the location was fantastic. Thank you so much.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The receptionist was very welcoming.
Jean, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

friendly staff !! very convenient location large quiet room with a nice water view … good coffee in the lobby
nancy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel was in a great spot just across the bridge from Ottawa. It was nice to be able to spend the day in the hustle and bustle of the city but then come back to peace and quiet.
Vicki, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great view of the river and Ottawa shoreline
Eha, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Safe neighborhood
Oluchukwu, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service
Juan Carlos, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Older hotel. Needs some T L C The staff were very friendly and helpful. It is close to most attractions but the neighborhood did not seem safe.
Jason, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good beds and good view from the balcony. It's our second stay. Will be back if the condition maintains.

10/10 Exceptional

I stayed at this hotel many times and it is great for mu business... only 2 minutes drive to downtown Ottawa....
jack, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

All was good…furniture and bathroom a bit tired looking but very clean and comfortable . Love that I could sit out on the balcony and enjoy the view. Will request this again at our next stay with you. Thank you.
Camille, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was just ok
Germain, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Front desk staff EI-Meludi very professional and efficient upon check in and patiently answer questions despite of he was just done his shift at 23:00 when I checked in.
CHUAN, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It was fine for what we needed but the hotel is showing its age. Parking is a nightmare and limited.
Monica-Lynn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great!
Yves-Emmanuel, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

My Review

Our room was directly below loud smokers so we could not go on the balcony Our room thermostat did not work so by 830am it was 24degrees The elevators were too slow Parking was ridiculous and in unsafe areas and always full. Coffee machine was broken. We were extremely disappointed We will not return to this hotel
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My family and I have had a great experience at this hotel. Staff was amazing, room clean and everything was just great. We will chose again Best Western. Thanks!
Claudia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great kitchenette!

We had a kitchenette and it was perfect!!! Love the convenient location. Parking was only dicey one night as there were many large/long trucks.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good services
stuart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All good
Narada, 3-night trip