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The Metcalfe Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Confederation Park

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In the heart of Ottawa, The Metcalfe Hotel offers a warm welcome with Cocotte bistro serving delicious meals. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, relax at the hair salon or library, and enjoy helpful multilingual staff. Previous guests rave about the hotel's dining options and central location.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Breakfast available
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
The current price is €148
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec

Why we love this property

Delicious dining options
The hotel restaurant serves full breakfast to kick-start the day. In-room champagne service adds a touch of luxury to any stay.
Sleep like royalty
Doze off in style with hypo-allergenic premium bedding and a pillowtop mattress. Toast to sweet dreams with champagne service and a minibar.

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed (Atrium)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 79 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Room (Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Executive Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar

Superior Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
123 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5L9

What's nearby

  • National Arts Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rideau Canal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ottawa City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rideau Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parliament Hill - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 15 min drive
  • Ottawa Station - 6 min drive
  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 8 min drive
  • Ottawa Fallowfield Station - 17 min drive
  • Parliament Station - 6 min walk
  • Rideau Station - 11 min walk
  • Lyon Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Meet Noodle 又見壹面 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grill Forty One - G41 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Browns Socialhouse Centretown - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Scone Witch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Metcalfe Hotel

The Metcalfe Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Rideau Canal and University of Ottawa. Also, Parliament Hill and Byward Market Square are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and restaurant. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Parliament Station is 6 minutes and Rideau Station is 11 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 108 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 18
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Children

    • Up to 3 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • On-site valet parking (CAD 47 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–1:00 PM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's games

Working away

  • 6 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in stairwells

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

Cocotte – On-site bistro.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 15 to 25.00 for adults and CAD 10.00 to 20.00 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 75 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

  • Valet parking costs CAD 47 per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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, Diners Club
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

The Metcalfe Hotel Hotel
The Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa
The Metcalfe Hotel Hotel Ottawa

Frequently asked questions

Does The Metcalfe Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Metcalfe Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Metcalfe Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of CAD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Metcalfe Hotel?

Yes. Valet parking costs CAD 47 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Metcalfe Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at The Metcalfe Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino du Lac Leamy (8-min drive) and Rideau Carleton Raceway (19-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Metcalfe Hotel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Confederation Park (3-min walk) and National Arts Centre (5-min walk), along with Capital Information Kiosk (5-min walk) and Sparks Street Mall (6-min walk).

Are there restaurants at or near The Metcalfe Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Cocotte.

What's the area around The Metcalfe Hotel like?

The Metcalfe Hotel is in Downtown Ottawa, a short 6-minute walk from Parliament Station and 5 minutes' walk from Rideau Canal. Our travellers say that the local area is very central.

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The Metcalfe Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Restaurant
Lobby
Bed
Parking
Breakfast
Food
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What guests liked

  • The in-house restaurant offered a wide selection of options and served among the best breakfast and dinner experiences. (16 reviews)
  • Breakfast at the property restaurant was consistently excellent and a highlight of the stay. (16 reviews)
  • The property features a nice gym and an indoor basketball court that guests enjoyed. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

It's a nice hotel and staffs are very nice too.
Katherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff and property were great.
Jeff, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything about my stay was fantastic. The hotel is quaint with a modern vintage feel- lovely. The rooms are amazing and spacious- very welcoming staff. I wish I had stayed longer! I will be back .
Aimee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a short stay, but have stay at this place before. Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable rooms.
Mo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay in when visiting Ottawa
Jan Kenneth, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean, quiet, room was cozy, great staff.
Abdulmonem, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
Benjamin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, super clean and marvellous staff and food!
Maya, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place, clean, friendly staff.
Terra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
Navid, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff members were helpful and friendly.
Siyu, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love everything about this hotel
Alexei, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very good location
Antonio, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, great service
Terry, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location and nice staff.
XIAO FENG, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very recomended

Everything was excellent, Great bed
Saul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel.
Silvia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and walkable to many national museums and shops. Beautiful rooms and lounge area on site. Would definitely stay again
Eileen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place nice staff
Alex, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and hotel. A must stay.
C, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great gem in the city. Very comfortable and well situated. Will definitely plan to stay here again
Shannon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great time here! The staff were friendly and helpful. I can’t wait to go back to Ottawa to stay at that hotel.
Sheila, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stay here whenever we are in Ottawa and enjoy this hotel. Rooms are quiet and well equipped and service is always great.
Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We have enjoyed multiple stays at the Metcalfe! It’s our go-to for any stays in Ottawa! Wonderful staff, service, rooms and location!
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place!
Danijela, 1-night trip