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Luxury
5.0 star property
8.8

Excellent

Historic luxury in the city center

Art Deco elegance defines the unique indoor pool in this historic château in downtown Ottawa. Just steps away, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal offer picturesque views for afternoon strolls. Concierge staff arrange personalized excursions throughout the capital.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Fairmont, Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(148 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Fairmont, Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(129 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Fairmont, Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(257 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and two lamps.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a dark wooden cabinet, a flat-screen TV, a small table, and a blue sofa.

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a desk, a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a view of a historic building.

Fairmont Room, 1 Queen Bed, View (Parliament View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

Fairmont Room, 1 King Bed, View (Parliament View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(71 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Fairmont Double Room, 2 Double Beds, View (Parliament View)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a TV, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Parliament View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds (Parliament View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, lamp, and a television.

Corner Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the city through a large window.

Corner Suite, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a chair, a bedside table with lamps, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, lamp, and a television.

Corner Suite, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Fairmont Gold, Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a television, and a view of the city through a window.

Fairmont Gold, Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

Large Fairmont Gold King

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Fairmont Gold, Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Ottawa, a neighborhood in Ottawa, Fairmont Chateau Laurier is in the entertainment district. National Arts Centre and National Gallery of Canada are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Byward Market Square and Sparks Street Mall. Elgin Street and Canadian Museum of Nature are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Ottawa travel guide
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1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON, K1N 8S7

What's nearby

  • A canal with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings with green roofs.
    Rideau Canal
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A street with a building labeled 'JOEY RIDEAU' and a clock tower in the background.
    Rideau Centre
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A modern glass building with a unique geometric design, surrounded by trees and other urban structures.
    Rogers Centre Ottawa
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A street with The Grand, The Aldeburiner, and The Pour House.
    Byward Market Square
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic building with a clock tower and a green roof.
    Parliament Hill
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rideau Station
    3 min walk
  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station)
    10 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • JOEY Rideau
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • The Highlander Pub
    4 min walk
  • Aulde Dubliner
    4 min walk
  • Little Victories
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (CAD 67.80 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CAD 42 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Akira Back
  • Cafe Laurier
  • Emilie's Terrasse
  • Zoe's Lounge

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1912
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express 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 allowed for an extra charge of CAD 60 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 42 per person
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: CAD 67.80 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CAD 60 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • In-room microwave fee: CAD 25 per stay

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
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, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
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

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Fairmont Chateau Laurier have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–7:30 PM.

Is Fairmont Chateau Laurier pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of CAD 60 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for CAD 67.80 per day.

What time is check-in at Fairmont Chateau Laurier?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Fairmont Chateau Laurier?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Fairmont Chateau Laurier located?

Located in Downtown Ottawa, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Rideau Canal, Rogers Centre Ottawa, and National Arts Centre. Byward Market Square and University of Ottawa are also within 10 minutes. Rideau Station is only a 3-minute walk and Parliament Station is 8 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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Fairmont Chateau Laurier Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2611 out of 4034 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 745 out of 4034 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 396 out of 4034 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 143 out of 4034 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 139 out of 4034 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The location is excellent. All the staff was wonderful. I would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel in fantastic location. Staff went out of their way to ensure my daughter and i had a wonderful experience celebrating her birthday.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, historic hotel, clean rooms, great food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel itself is beautiful and the location is excellent, beside the river and convenient to all the sights. The bar and restaurant were very pleasant and comfortable. Would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A beautiful historical hotel with the most helpful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing experience at Chateau Laurier Classy Convenient location Friendly staff Luxurious experience Incredibly clean Beds are like sleeping in a cloud
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Location is great, the staff were amazing. My room was just ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was amazingly helpful & courteous!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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My husband and I stayed one night at the Fairmont and it was a lovely stay. The check in was friendly and efficient. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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We love the location and feel of the hotel. The beds are so comfortable and the rooms are well appointed. Staff is always very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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the service was amazing and the hotel itself is a gem! these grand hotels are hard to find now! Fairmont please keep them going!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Overall very comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel, very clean, all the staff are very friendly, a very good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Laurier is always at the top of it's game. Rooms so comfortable and remodelled. Love the location and the history of this hotel. Service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Matthew and Maxime at the front desk were incredible, they made our stay extra special and we so kind to the kids. Location is incredible, beautiful stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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No dislikes. Our suite was well appointed and the Chateau was in an excellent location. The restaurant Zoe's was deliciois. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Ottawa.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Incredible stay in a historic castle! This is hands down the best place to stay in Ottawa. The location is unbeatable—you are right next to Parliament Hill and close to all downtown attractions. The service was top-notch with the friendliest staff, and every meal we had was delicious. If you’re visiting Ottawa, stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location for walking by the canal. Near to Byward market, restaurants and museums and galleries.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location is perfect. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was nice. Love the history of the hotel. Fitness center was well stocked but carpet needs to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I LOVED this hotel - firstly the staff were so helpful in kindly letting me check in far earlier than check-in time, as well as giving me an upgrade. The room was gorgeous, the bed so comfy. Loved the coffee shop in the lobby and the gorgeous bar. I really hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Value for money, location and amenities great. Service excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel in a great location! The staff was friendly and welcoming, and we really enjoyed our stay. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful 3 night stay at Fairmont Chateau Laurier. Beautiful hotel and wonderfully located.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff and service were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026