Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG

2.5 star property
Travelers enjoy a full experience with continental breakfast, multilingual staff, an indoor pool, and a fitness center to maintain routines.

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport in Gloucester offers a practical base. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast, indoor pool, gym, and free airport shuttle. Visitors value the helpful staff and convenient airport location.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(115 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Gloucester, a neighborhood in Ottawa with great airport proximity, is home to Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG. Billings Estate National Historic Site and Canada Agriculture and Food Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Rideau Canal and Library and Archives Canada. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at TD Place Stadium or Superdome at Ben Franklin Park. Visit our Ottawa travel guide
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2881 Gibford Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1V 2L9

What's nearby

  • Rideau Canal
    Rideau Canal
    5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • South Keys Shopping Centre
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cineplex Odeon South Keys Cinemas
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Ernst & Young Centre
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • EY Centre
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Greenboro Station
    6 min drive
  • Ottawa Fallowfield Station
    12 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Shawarma Station
    3 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    18 min walk
  • Di Noodle
    3 min drive
  • Shawarma Palace
    3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG

Hotel near Rideau Canal
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a terrace at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • A vending machine, a banquet hall, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to the airport
Room features
All 91 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • LED light bulbs, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 750 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Ottawa Airport
Holiday Inn Express Ottawa Airport
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Ottawa Airport
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Ottawa Airport
Inn Express Ottawa Airport
Holiday Inn Express Ottawa
Holiday Inn Ottawa

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG located?

Located in Gloucester, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from South Keys Shopping Centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ernst & Young Centre and EY Centre. Rideau Canal and Mooney's Bay Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ottawa Airport by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 738 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1107 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Very clean hotel, staff is great and the breakfast is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Okay hotel; decent location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pool was excellent, breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and the included breakfast was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location and comfortable space. I did find spots on the sheets under one of the pillows which made my stay more uncomfortable though. Breakfast being included was nice and parking being free was also nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Saloni

Clean room . Friendly staff. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic stay we had comfy beds super breakfast would go back anytime
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and expansive. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay here! Very friendly staff, great clean rooms, very comfortable! One of my favourite hotels to go to!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CHINEDU

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, wonderful staff and indeed every bit of their services was very unique.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, staff was friendly and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was friendly. Overall good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Sharon

Clean room /eating places nearby
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet room. Easy check in checkout. Shuttle to airport was convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet hotel, comfortable bed. Great breakfast, love the pancake machine. Could use better parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, staff is friendly. Quiet, cozy room. Nice breakfast. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was very convenient for the stay. The pool is very small but it would be fun for children to play in. Our hotel room was very spacious and the staff was very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great staff
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Clean and quiet. Great facilities. Pool was a bit cool. Comfortable beds. But overall, a pleasant stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great at the Hotel, easy checkin and staff is very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lionel Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in a quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and super clean rooms!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lunch box excellent Transport the airport excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

shandana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and bathroom were clean and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025