As Canada's national capital, Ottawa serves as a commercial and cultural epicenter for the country. Cultural institutions in downtown Ottawa include the National Arts Centre and Canadian War Museum. Dining options in downtown Ottawa are available at the Elgin Street strip or Byward Market. In between attractions, tourists can relax at a hotel suite with a whirlpool tub.
Cartier Place is in the heart of downtown Ottawa, a few blocks from Ottawa City Hall. This hotel features the VIP Suite, which has a whirlpool tub, living room and fully furnished kitchens. Hotel facilities include an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool tub, fitness room, playground with shuffleboard court and Cafe Mezzaluna, an on-site Italian eatery, The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and has outdoor patio seating. The hotel is within walking distance of off-site dining options on Elgin Street, such as Mayflower and Genji Japanese Restaurant. The Canadian Museum of Nature is a five-minute walk from the hotel.
Situated in central downtown Ottawa, the Holiday Inn is a five-minute walk from the banks of the Ottawa River. The hotel is also a short walk from the Rideau Canal, a downtown path for jogging and bicycling activities. Nearby restaurants on Elgin Street and Cooper Street are within walking distance of the hotel. On-site dining is available at Lane's, a casual restaurant with menus for lunch and dinner. Lane's also has a lounge area. The hotel's suites have whirlpool tubs and living room areas. Other hotel features include a fitness center and babysitting services.
The Best Western is in southern downtown Ottawa, a few blocks north of the Trans-Canada Highway. This hotel's executive one-bedroom suites offer whirlpool tubs, bathrobes, living rooms, kitchenettes and Nintendo video game consoles. Hotel amenities include an outdoor terrace for group gatherings -- the terrace offers views of the downtown skyline -- sauna and fitness center. The hotel is a five-minute walk from shopping and dining options on the southern end of Elgin Street and Bank Road. Frank Clair Stadium is a five-minute drive from the hotel;. This stadium serves as an outdoor venue for soccer games and rock music concerts.
The Capital Hill Hotel is in the northern section of downtown Ottawa, a five-minute walk from Parliament Hill. This downtown hotel is a five-minute drive from Byward Market, which offers opportunities for dining at seafood restaurants. Upscale shopping is available at the Rideau Centre, less than five minutes from the hotel. The hotel features the Penthouse Suite, which has a whirlpool tub, living room with fireplace and cedar room sauna. Guest amenities include a 24-hour fitness room and on-site dining at the Bibliotheque Cafe, which serves lunch and dinner in a library setting. Hotel guests receive 10-percent discounts for meals at the Bibliotheque Cafe.
