The 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.
Exterior: The 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.
Lobby: The 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.
Rooms
Fairmont rooms provide luxurious accommodation and warm
hospitality. These rooms are located throughout the property and
offer a very comfortable living space for all travellers. They come
with one either one king-size bed, one queen-size bed or two double
beds and are between 375 and 400 sq. ft. They offer a view of the
city or inner courtyard. Guests seeking exclusivity can request a
Fairmont Gold room. These are located on a private floor and have
been described as a 'hotel within a hotel'. Rooms come with en
suite bathroom with shower and bath, hairdryer, direct dial
telephone, satellite/cable TV, radio, hi-fi system, minibar,
tea/coffee making facilities, safe and ironing set. They are
centrally heated and come with individually adjustable
air-conditioning.
Restaurant & Food
The 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.
Activities & Sport
There is a swimming pool with loungers, a sauna, gym and massage
treatments on offer.
Directions, How to get
there
From Ottawa International Airport: Follow the Airport Parkway which
becomes Bronson Ave. Turn right onto Colonel By Drive at the Rideau
Canal. Follow Colonel By Drive to Rideau Street. Turn left onto
Rideau Street. The hotel is immediately on the right.
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