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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Byward Market Square

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Exterior
Exterior
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Property amenity
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East is centrally located and highly praised. The IHG Hotel offers free to-go breakfast, in-room WiFi, a garden for relaxation, and a 24-hour gym for workouts.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(248 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Access Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(144 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Lowertown, a neighborhood in Ottawa, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. National Gallery of Canada and Canadian Museum of History are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Byward Market Square. University of Ottawa and Parliament Hill are two other places to visit that come recommended. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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235 KING EDWARD AVENUE, Ottawa, ON, K1N 7L8

What's nearby

  • University of Ottawa - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Byward Market Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Parliament Hill - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Canadian Museum of History - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Casino du Lac Leamy - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Ottawa Station - 11 min drive
  • Rideau Station - 11 min walk
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chez Lucien - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La La Noodle - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brigid's Well - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Taco De Oro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pho by Night - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG

Hotel near Byward Market Square
Located close to National Gallery of Canada and University of Ottawa, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG provides free to-go breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour gym.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, ATM/banking services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, 2 meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, overall value, and central location
Room features
All 182 rooms offer comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and highchairs

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (CAD 18 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,500 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Indoor pool
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: CAD 18.00 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:30 AM–10:30 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG?

Self parking is available for CAD 18.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG located?

Located in Lowertown, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Byward Market Square, University of Ottawa, and National Gallery of Canada. Rideau Canal and Parliament Hill are also within 1 mi (2 km). Rideau Station is 11 minutes by foot and uOttawa Station is 19 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1313 out of 2535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 739 out of 2535 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 278 out of 2535 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 2535 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 105 out of 2535 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mudra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and nice room service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalmacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have an amazing breakfast and the crew os excellent service especially Mabel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room, staff, and facilities are excellent! The staff gave great recommendations for things to do in the area and paths to travel. Our stay was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean , great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay,freshly renovated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

FARES A I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great 😌 Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good to sleep near to the main city
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff and great breakfast…. The ladies who prepare the breakfast are just the best!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice stay for family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, great staff and nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jakline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the hotel over the Canada Day long weekend, and it was a perfect location to all the popular areas that we wanted to visit - all walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri-Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a nice hotel and was close to lots of things! Area at night was a little interesting but nothing bad if you are with a group! The hotel was AMAZING and had a wonderful view from the patio! The staff was nice and helpful and breakfast was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tres propre situé a distance de marche (25-20min) du centre ville
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEISHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in August, it was a convenient location priced in our budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Amenities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Seyed Behzad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
large clean room delicious breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice hotel in a more run down part of town but clean, modern, lovely staff, quiet, good breakfast included. We had a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
“I had a wonderful stay at Holiday in Hotel. The staff were very friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained throughout my visit]. It made my holiday truly relaxing and memorable. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a pleasant and enjoyable stay, and I look forward to coming back again.”
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie

Beds are comfy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff in the dining area are so accommodating and friendly especially Marie,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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