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Welcominns Hotel Ottawa

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 7-minute walk to St. Laurent Centre

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Welcominns Hotel Ottawa, near the University of Ottawa and Rideau Canal, offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and dry cleaning/laundry services. Unwind by the cozy lobby fireplace or get moving at the gym; enjoy free WiFi, self parking, coffee/tea in the lobby. Guest reviews praise its proximity to shopping.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(133 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(226 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1220 Michael Street, Ottawa, ON, K1J 7T1

What's nearby

  • St. Laurent Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cosmic Adventures - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ottawa Conference & Event Centre - 2 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Canada Science and Technology Museum - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Ottawa Station - 4 min drive
  • Cyrville Station - 7 min walk
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aladdin Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Silk Road - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fuwa Fuwa Japanese Pancakes ふわふわパンケーキ専門店 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Welcominns Hotel Ottawa

Hotel near St. Laurent Centre
Located close to University of Ottawa and Rideau Canal, Welcominns Hotel Ottawa provides free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, a vending machine, and luggage storage
  • A computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 109 individually furnished rooms boast perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 27-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1987
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

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
4 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 15.0 per night

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
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
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Welcominns Hotel Ottawa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcominns Hotel Ottawa?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Welcominns Hotel Ottawa?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Welcominns Hotel Ottawa located?

Located in Gloucester, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from St. Laurent Centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Ottawa and Rideau Canal. Rogers Centre Ottawa and Byward Market Square are also within 6 mi (10 km). Cyrville Station is 7 minutes by foot and St-Laurent Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Welcominns Hotel Ottawa Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1209 out of 2205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 727 out of 2205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 2205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 2205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 2205 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurjant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
According to me experience everything good staff,room,location few days ago i visited
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and staff where very friendly with customers.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff were courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

rema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, staff was amazing, the free breakfast was amazing, a great variety of food
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall good location good parking and rooms well kept breakfast left a little to be desired
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Theophilus

Liked: Amenities
Great location to the city.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdurahman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly and welcoming, the room is clean, spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

savitri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, very comfortable beds and bedding. Nice shower. Good breakfast easy check in. Good location not far from downtown Ottawa!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and renovated. Great breakfast. 1 night stay all good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always love coming to this hotel when I'm in Ottawa. It has what i need and is around many things around it that i can walk to. The service/staff is always excellent. I always enjoy my stay here. The breakfast is always superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bibin Paul

The place was perfect for single day
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People are nice, valued price for the quality.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice staff and something else
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela Corazon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
well maintained, lots of selection on the breakfast, accommodating staff, easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, convenient location, free parking and breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel with complimentary breakfast. Close to the City of Ottawa and everything you need nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was well priced and close to conveniences such as shopping restaurants and public transportation. Bed was comfortable and a decent breakfast included. Very much enjoyed my short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a great place for a great price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Standard offerings. Clean and quiet. I'd stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

The shower sprays everywhere but other then that great value for the price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price the parking was included as well as breakfast. The rooms are nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ching

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room seemed newly renovated. So many plugs for electronic devices. Loved that the breakfast had an alternative milk ( Oat) . It was clean and check in was easy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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