Close to National Arts Centre and Rogers Centre Ottawa, The Business Inn provides free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, MacLaren's on Elgin, offers lunch, dinner, and light fare. In addition to a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Centretown, The Business Inn is in a walkable area in Ottawa with good shopping. National Arts Centre and Canadian Museum of Nature are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nordik Spa-Nature and Ottawa River Parkway. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at TD Place Stadium, or consider a night out at Bronson Centre. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Ottawa travel guide
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P0L3
What's nearby
Elgin Street
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Rideau Canal
5 min walk - 0.5 km
National Arts Centre
8 min walk - 0.7 km
University of Ottawa
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Ottawa City Hall
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Ottawa Station
5 min drive
UOttawa Station
10 min walk
Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
18 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
2 min walk
Lieutenant's Pump
3 min walk
Cooper's Gastropub
5 min walk
Elgin Street Diner
4 min walk
Johnny Farina Restaurant
3 min walk
About this property
The Business Inn
Hotel near Rideau Canal
Close to National Arts Centre and Rogers Centre Ottawa, The Business Inn provides free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, MacLaren's on Elgin, offers lunch, dinner, and light fare. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also find perks like:
Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
Smoke-free premises, bicycle parking, and a 24-hour front desk
A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry services
Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, overall value, and central location
Room features
All 158 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and free rollaway/extra beds
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Business Inn?
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Business Inn on Oct 25, 2026 start from P6,631, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for CAD 25 per night. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at The Business Inn?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at The Business Inn?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is The Business Inn located?
Located in Centretown, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Elgin Street and Rideau Canal. National Arts Centre and University of Ottawa are also within 15 minutes. UOttawa Station is 10 minutes by foot and Parliament Station is 15 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Business Inn Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Good value for the money, especially the free breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Denise Fay
Oct 21, 2026
Liked: Amenities
Easy check in, great to have parking available, we have been travelling so having free use of a laundry was great. Good location and lots of eating options nearby, Loved the grab and go bags at breakfast too.
Great time at the Business Inn. The room was very nice and well stocked, and the front desk staff was incredibly friendly, especially Peter.
Nice area as well, surrounded by restaurants and cafes.
The room was very reasonably priced and extremely clean. All the staff we encountered were both friendly and helpful, with any questions we had. The free breakfast included in our stay was also a highlight, there were plenty of options and the food was great.