1 RIDEAU STREET
Deluxe Class Historical Hotel
18 kms to the nearest airport (ottawa macdonald-cartier international airport)
10 km to the nearest station (rail station)
Close to the trade fair ground (congress centre)
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generalThe hotel with its castlelike appearance is a spectacular attraction for all visitors to Ottawa and offers swimming in a beautiful indoor pool, the largest in the city. (04/08:JB)
lobbyThe hotel lobby is medium in size and features brass stair rails, marble floors, high ceilings, paintings and antiques resting elegantly in the lobby and wool carpets round out the hotel's regal beauty.
exteriorThe hotel is an important heritage building. It is an elegant, castle-like hotel set in the historic Major's Hill Park which is bounded by the Rideau Canal and the Ottawa River.The exterior is a magnificent limestone edifice with turrets and masonry reminiscent of a French chateau.
restaurantThe hotel has a restaurant, outdoor terrace and piano lounge to enjoy.The hotel offers spectacular views of Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal complete the delectable offerings at the hotels trio of restaurants offering both elegant, casual and al fresco dining (seasonal) choices.
roomsThe hotel's Fairmont rooms are the most popular type in the hotel, they are beautifully renovated and of approximately 375 sq. ft. ranging in size with views of the Major's Hill Park, city or inner courtyard; Fairmont Deluxe rooms are in keeping with the Fairmont rooms, with the added feature of an upgraded view of the Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, these beautifully appointed rooms showcase the luxurious accommodations of the hotel and the size is around 450 sq. ft.
locationThe hotel is located in downtown Ottawa facing National Arts Center and connected to Government Conference Center. It is within comfortable walking distance to galleries and museums of national stature such as the National Gallery of Canada
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