Location
This hotel is located on a main road at the heart of Ottawa within a short distance of various different attractions and event venues including Parliament Hill (5 minutes walk away), the venue for the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival, Ottawa International Writers Festival and Byward Market. It is a short, 5-minute walk to an array of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, shopping venues and links to the public transport network. A railway station, the Canadian Museum of Civilization as well as the National Gallery of Canada are 5 minutes drive away whilst it is 10 minutes by car to the Canadian War Museum and the Canadian Museum of Nature. The nearest ski resort where cross-country ski pistes are to be found is at Camp Fortune, which may be reached by car in around half an hour.
Facilities
242 suites are located on 22 storeys and can be reached by lift. The 24-hour reception desk makes arrival and departure effortless. Amenities available at the apartment hotel include a cloakroom, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park for a fee. Further services include medical assistance, room service (for a fee), a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. Active guests who wish to explore the surrounding area by bike will appreciate the bicycle hire service. Bicycle storage is also available. 3 conference rooms are available for lectures, presentations and meetings.
Rooms
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and individually adjustable heating. A balcony is among the standard features of some rooms. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. Guests may securely store their valuables in a safe. There is a fully-equipped kitchenette with a refrigerator, stovetop, microwave and tea/coffee station. Other amenities available include a washing machine and an ironing set. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi are provided as well. Bathrooms include a hairdryer and are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and 34 non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The pool complex includes both indoor and outdoor pools, which are in part heated. Comfortable sun loungers are available on the terrace. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the apartment hotel, including golf, a gym, a spa, a sauna, a steam bath and a solarium. Parents can unwind while the kids can participate in an entertainment programme full of fun activities.
Meals
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a café and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. A continental breakfast gives guests many appetising reasons to get out of bed in the morning. Delicious set menus are available at lunch and dinner.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.