FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAURIER, Ottawa – Your ideal downtown stay

Fairmont Chateau Laurier - Historic luxury hotel near Parliament Hill and Ottawa MacDonald-Cartier Airport

Located in downtown Ottawa, this historic château has hosted political leaders and royalty for over a century. The hotel is minutes from Parliament Buildings, Rideau Canal, ByWard Market, National Gallery of Canada, and National Arts Centre. Dining options include Wilfrid's Restaurant with views of Parliament Hill and Zoe's lounge bar. Amenities include a health club with premium fitness machines, indoor art-deco swimming pool, and massage therapy services. The hotel offers 64,000 square feet of event space and is pet-friendly.

Additional perks of the hotel

Fairmont Gold Floor with private check-in, lounge, and dedicated concierge

Complimentary buffet breakfast and evening canapés in Gold Lounge

Butler service trained in British and American style service

Afternoon tea ritual and cocktail lounge with original Karsh artworks

Health club with Technogym equipment and personal flat screen televisions

Seasonal activities including cycling, canoeing, and skating on Rideau Canal

Guided ghost tours of the city available in evenings

Accommodations Overview

The hotel offers 426 guest rooms and 33 suites featuring classic elegance with calming pastel palette. Rooms include plush bedding, coffee makers, generous workspace, and high-speed connectivity. Many rooms offer views of Parliament Hill. Fairmont Gold rooms on 10th and 11th floors provide exclusive lounge access. Signature rooms feature unique layouts with extra space and views of Parliament Hill or Major's Hill Park.

Other conveniences

Marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs

Flat-screen TVs with cable channels

Minibars and tea/coffee makers

Wardrobes and safe deposit boxes

Air conditioning and heating

Free toiletries and bathrobes

Sitting areas in suites

Views of inner courtyard, city, or Major's Hill Park