The Westin Ottawa

Item: The Westin Ottawa
Rating: 4
Author: U.S. News & World Report

11 Colonel By Drive | Ottawa, ON K1N 9H4 [SEE MAP]Ottawa, ON [SEE ADDRESS]

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Overview

Excellent location in the heart of Ottawa

Small standard guest rooms

The Westin's Ottawa earns praise from recent guests who say its convenient downtown location makes it an ideal choice for those traveling on business and leisure. Guests can easily walk from the hotel to Ottawa's top attractions like the Rideau Canal and ByWard Market. The on-site amenities earn high marks, as well. The hotel's accommodations are spacious and modern, with 50-inch LCD TVs, Wi-Fi access (for a fee) and signature Westin Heavenly beds. While some past visitors describe the hotel furnishings as slightly dated, most say the excellent customer service makes up for this slight drawback. Travelers also note that the indoor pool serves as a nice place to unwind after a day of sightseeing. At mealtime, foodies can nosh on the breakfast and brunch options (weekends only) at Daly's Restaurant or seafood, steak and cocktails at The Shore Club Restaurant. And since Westin hotels fall under the Marriott family, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and use points here.

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Location: Ottawa, ON

Hotel Class: 4.0-star

Property Type: Hotel, 496 rooms

Primary View: City center, River

Style: Traditional, Modern

Best For: Business travelers, Couples, Groups, Families, Solo travelers

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Floor-to-ceiling windows provide some of the best views in Ottawa (C$50 extra for rooms facing the Rideau Canal and the Parliament Buildings).

Other Awards

AAA/CAA Four Diamond Awards

Guest Reviews

A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 2398 have reviewed the The Westin Ottawa, giving it a rating of 4.5, on a scale of 1-5.

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4.5 (based on 2398 reviews)

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Guest Rooms

The bright and modern guest rooms and suites at The Westin Ottawa have a predominately white color palette, sleek, contemporary wood furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the city or the Rideu Canal. Amenities include 37-inch flat-screen TVs, the brand's signature Heavenly Beds, sitting areas with armchairs, desks with leather ergonomic chairs and bathrooms with complimentary Heavenly Bath products.

Exercise equipment is available in WestinWORKOUT rooms
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available to rewards members

Standard room size: 252 square feet

Premium channels
Workspace/desk
Minifridge
Bathrobes/slippers
Minibar
Shower/tub combo
Separate shower
Separate tub
Internet
Wireless internet
Free internet
Fee for internet usage
Guest rooms with patios and balconies
Adjoining rooms available

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The Westin Ottawa is one of the best options for both business and leisure travelers in terms of location. Not only is this Westin located in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it also has indoor walkways connecting it to the Shaw Centre and the CF Rideu Centre shopping mall. The hotel also overlooks the Rideau Canal, which offers access to a multitude of year-round recreational activities like jogging, ice skating, cycling and boating. Other popular attractions within the vicinity include Parliament Hill, Byward Market and a variety of history and art museums.

The hotel is about 11 miles north of the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
24-hour limousine and taxi transportation can be arranged through the concierge
Valet parking is available for $42 CAD (about $32 USD); self-parking is available for $25 CAD (about $19 USD)

24-hour valet parking ($42 CAD)
24-hour self-parking ($25 CAD)
Airport shuttle
Car service

Within walking distance of:

Bus stop
Restaurants
Movie theater
Train station
Beach
Theater
Subway/metro stop
Grocery store
Shopping

Dining

Number of restaurants: 2

Cuisine Types: Buffet, American

Fine dining
Casual dining
Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
Bar/lounge
Room service
24-hour room service
free breakfast

Pool

The Westin Ottawa features an indoor, saltwater pool that is ideal for swimming laps or taking a refreshing dip after a workout at the adjoining fitness center. Cushioned chaise lounges and towels are provided on the surrounding pool deck. Wall-to-wall windows allow for ample natural light and offer panoramic city views.

Open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Lap pool
Wading pool
Lazy river
Family pool
Infinity pool
Whirlpool/hot tub
Adults-only pool
Lifeguard on duty
Poolside service
Waterslide
Deck chairs or cabanas
Pool bar

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Spa

Services offered:

Massage
Facial
Body Treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps)
Salon services
Outdoor treatment area
Steam room
Sauna

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Kids

Families with children are welcome at The Westin Ottawa and multiple family-friendly amenities are offered, including an indoor swimming pool and childrens dining menus. A multitude of family-friendly activities and attractions are within walking distance, from ice skating to history museums, and the hotel's connection to a shopping center via an indoor walkway puts an array of shops, restaurants and conveniences at a family's fingertips.

Rollaway beds are available for $35 CAD (about $27 USD) per night
A healthy childrens menu is available
On-demand movie channels provide in-room entertainment

Kids Club
Free Kids Club
Fee for Kids Club
Cribs
High Chairs

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Fitness

The Westin Ottawa has a 24-hour fitness studio with cardiovascular machines, weight-lifting equipment and exercise balls. The hotel also hosts seasonal morning group runs led by the hotel's running concierge Tuesday through Thursday along the Rideau Canal. And if you didn't bring workout gear, the hotel can provide shoes and clothes for an extra fee through its New Balance Gear Lending program.

Personal training available for an extra fee
Two squash courts on-site

Weight equipment
Cardio equipment
Yoga mats
Free fitness classes
Premium fitness classes (with fee)

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Business

The Westin Ottawa has more than 44,000 square feet of meeting space consisting of six executive boardrooms, a full-service business center and a 16,500-square-foot ballroom. The hotel is also connected via an indoor walkway to the Shaw Centre, an expansive, state-of-the-art conference and trade show facility. The hotel also boasts the innovative Tangent at Westin, a workspace that can be booked by the hour for up to four people. The facility comes equipped with flat-screen TVs, a refrigerator stocked with snacks, floor-to-ceiling white boards and flexible power outlets. The business center provides computing, printing, copying and faxing services

Other meeting spaces include private dining rooms at the on-site restaurant and a rooftop terrace

Number of meeting rooms: 27

Business center
Meeting rooms
Meeting and event planners available

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Pets

Pets are treated like VIP guests at The Westin Ottawa, starting with a welcome kit that has a list of local pet friendly establishments and services, trash bags, latex gloves and an ASPCA card with tips on traveling with pets. In the room, pets enjoy their own Heavenly pet beds, food and water bowls and a floormat. The hotel's location on the Rideau Canal offers easy access to a walking path and variety of parks for exercising pets outdoors.

An 80-pound weight limit applies
Damage fees may apply upon checkout

Pets allowed (free)
Dog walking
Pet-sitting

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Wedding

The Westin Ottawa has a variety of sleek, classic space that can be used for wedding ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, receptions and other celebratory events. The Governor General Ballroom overlooks the Rideau Canal and can accommodate up to 400 guests, making it a top choice for weddings. All packages include an on-site certified wedding planner, bridal suite, champagne and chocolate amenity, discounted group room rates, menu tastings and a customized wedding webpage.

Provinces & Confederation Ballroom can accommodate up to 1,746 guests for a reception and up to 1,280 guests for a banquet

Maximum wedding guest capacity: 1746

Hotel hosts weddings
Outdoor space for weddings
Wedding planners available

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