Fairmont Chateau Laurier

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.

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.

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.

There is a swimming pool with loungers, a sauna, gym and massage treatments on offer.

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.