Best Wedding Hotels in Ottawa

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, discounted group room rates and a customized wedding webpage.

The hotel has a variety of indoor and outdoor event venues that are able to host wedding ceremonies, receptions and rehearsal dinners. The largest venue is the Grand Scheme Ballroom, which is able to hold 350 guests for banquets with a dance floor. There is also the Outdoor Pavilion, which can host 210 guests, and several rooms for more intimate celebrations. Numerous wedding packages are available and there is a dedicated wedding specialist to help coordinate seating charts, catering menus, vendor deliveries and guest amenities and activities.

The Fairmont Château Laurier has venues for wedding parties both large and small, and is able to accommodate 25 to 800 guests. The Renaissance-style ballroom has 18-foot ceilings and crystal chandeliers and has hosted the likes of Princess Diana as well as many heads of state through its tenure. There is also the equally elegant Adam Room and Laurier Room, the latter of which features an outdoor terrace with views of the river, canal and Parliament Hill. The on-site event planner helps coordinate vendors, timelines and guest needs throughout the event.

The Hilton Lac-Leamy has a variety of elegant spaces for holding wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsals and other celebratory events, including multiple ballrooms and salons. The biggest ballroom can host up to 1,100 guests for a banquet-style event or up to 1,500 guests for a reception.

The Ottawa Marriott Hotel offers one of the city's most unique wedding venues in its revolving rooftop space called the Summit. With city views and a capacity of 200 guests, this revolving room is popular for medium-sized wedding ceremonies and receptions. For a grand formal affair, the Victoria Ballroom can accommodate up to 600 guests. Marriott's on-site, certified wedding planners not only handle every detail but are trained in all types of weddings.

ARC The.Hotel has small spaces that can accommodate small groups for wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners, including the sleek ARC Cocktail Lounge and a few small meeting rooms.