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Swiss Hotel

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel in Ottawa

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Property entrance
Lobby sitting area
Fireplace
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Terrace/patio
Located in central Ottawa, Swiss Hotel welcomes visitors with a lobby fireplace and peaceful garden retreat. The hotel offers WiFi and dry cleaning services, and the multilingual staff earns positive reviews. Its convenient location is perfect for exploring the city.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Plus)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Plus) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Plus)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Suite, Jetted Tub | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Romantic Suite, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
89 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6E6

What's nearby

  • University of Ottawa - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Rideau Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Byward Market Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Parliament Hill - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Rideau Station - 6 min walk
  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 9 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dining Hall - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪3 Brothers Shawarma And Poutine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La La Noodle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Express 港味小廚 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Swiss Hotel

Hotel near University of Ottawa
Located close to Rideau Centre and Rogers Centre Ottawa, Swiss Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Express check-out, a computer station, and 1 meeting room
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Swiss Hotel boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 452 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1872
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 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
Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings or onsite payments
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Swiss Hotel Ottawa
Swiss Ottawa
Swiss Hotel Hotel
Swiss Hotel Ottawa
Swiss Hotel Hotel Ottawa

Frequently asked questions

Is Swiss Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Swiss Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Swiss Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Swiss Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Swiss Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Ottawa, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of University of Ottawa and Rideau Centre. Rideau Canal and Rogers Centre Ottawa are also within 10 minutes. Rideau Station is 6 minutes by foot and uOttawa Station is 11 minutes.

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Swiss Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 527 out of 809 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 809 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 809 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 809 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 809 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Falah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel ever
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyunjin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
great place to stay, competitive prices. Good for business accommodations
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and clean place to stay. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kateryna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cozy hotel! Loved staying here
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resonable price, close to lots of attractions, very clean and comfy, loads of charm and very hospitible
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Costain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay—friendly, helpful staff and a perfect, convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Islam

Excellent customer service- Very clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very cute and has a lovely European flair to it. Sabina the owner was wonderful - absolutely a must place for your stay in Ottawa
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

10/10 Excellent

Madhuranga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best owners & staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well situated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the furniture, decoration, cleaning and the service. I wished there were a fridge in the room, but we manage it. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
good cheap stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely European atmosphere with excellent personal service in walking distance to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. I enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

erick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff always ready to address any questions concerns or needs you might have. The common areas of the hotel seemed very welcoming. An easy, stress-free stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
At the Swiss Hotel the room in which we stayed was spacious and clean. Very restful and within walking distance of the Parliament Buildings, the National Gallery, and Byward Market. Very secure and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdelhakim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Swiss Lady at the reception is so nice, serviable, the property is so clean and quite.... a very Swiss Hotel. Will go back again. Cheers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

AARON

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Easy check in Rice room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Didace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean. but checkin closes too early
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean, quiet. Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iman Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a man, I would stay here anytime alone. It is downtown near the Scott Mission, and I would not feel good if my wife or daughter stayed here alone. Wonderful quite, clean, cool place - great sleeps!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property. It is true that the area East of parliament hill can be sketchy, but I felt safe walking around the hotel day and night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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