The capital city of Canada, Ottawa is a compact, clean city that is proud of its history. Located between the two largest cities in Canada, Toronto and Montreal, Ottawa is at the junction of three waterways, and just across the river from Gatineau Quebec. That makes downtown Ottawa an easy drive from golf courses in Quebec as well as eastern Ontario. If business takes you to the capital in the spring, summer or fall, take your clubs for a round at the Marshes, a Robert Trent Jones-designed course, or at Stonebridge a public course that is a short drive from downtown.
Fairmont Château Laurier
This landmark hotel was commissioned in 1907 by Charles Melville Hays, general manager of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway of Canada. However, Mr. Hays never saw the completed hotel because in April 1912, he boarded the Titanic to return to Canada for the hotel's opening. The hotel has 429 guest rooms, including 33 suites, and eight rooms designed for guests with physical challenges. All rooms have high speed Internet access, cable television, and coffee makers. Smoking rooms are available. The Château has three restaurants, including Zoe's Lounge where you can enjoy afternoon tea. Guests have use of the 24-hour health club equipped with free weights and cardio machines. There is also a pool and changing rooms with towels and lockers. Located next to the Canadian Parliament buildings, the hotel is close to all of Ottawa's tourist sites.
Fairmont Château Laurier
1 Rideau St.
Ottawa, ON K1N8S7
Canada
(866) 540-4410
fairmont.com
Albert House Inn
This 17-room inn was built in 1875, and is a short walk to Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, and the National Archives. The Albert House serves a generous, hot breakfast daily with choices that include pancakes, omelets, pastries, and fresh fruit. All rooms are non-smoking, and have complimentary high-speed Internet access, cable televisions and data port telephones. Some rooms have jacuzzi tubs. The Inn also has secure bicycle storage for guests. Limited room service is available.
Albert House Inn
478 Albert St.
Ottawa, ON K1R 5B5
Canada
(800) 267-1982
albertinn.com
Lord Elgin
If you visit Ottawa in July or August, you can see the ceremonial guard march past the Lord Elgin as they make their way to Parliament Hill. This Ottawa landmark was built in 1941 in a French chateau style. It is a few blocks from most of Ottawa's landmarks, including Rideau Canal and the National Arts Centre. All of the 355 rooms are smoke free and have tall picture windows, bold tulip decorations, and Biedermeier style furnishings. In addition, they all have high speed Internet access, and every room gets a newspaper delivered daily. The hotel has a lap pool with whirlpool and sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. For breakfast, lunch or dinner, you can dine at the Elgin Cafe in the hotel lobby, or visit the Starbucks.
Lord Elgin
100 Elgin St.
Ottawa, ON K1P 5K8
Canada
(800) 267-4298
lordelginhotel.ca
About The Author
Susan Brockett worked in the computer industry as a technical writer for nearly 20 years at companies including Motorola and Dell Computer Systems. In addition, her articles have appeared in Society of Technical Communications publications. Brockett has a master's degree in English composition and communications from Kansas State University.
