Fairmont Chateau Laurier – A Favorite for Families in Ottawa
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Fairmont Château Laurier offers 426 guest rooms, including 33 suites. Rooms feature high-speed Wi-Fi, coffee makers, and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Many provide views of Parliament Hill. Fairmont Gold rooms on the 10th and 11th floors include private check-in and lounge access with complimentary breakfast and evening canapés. Suites have separate living areas with French doors. Accessible rooms and assistive devices are available.
Dining Options
Wilfrid's Restaurant serves seared scallops, prime rib, and spice-brined duck with views of Parliament Hill. Zoe's lounge bar offers classic cocktails amid original Karsh artworks. Afternoon tea is available. Café Laurier provides coffee and light snacks. The hotel is near ByWard Market restaurants including local maple candy shops and Beavertail pastry stands.
Leisure Facilities
The Health Club includes Technogym cardio machines, free weights, and an indoor art-deco swimming pool. Registered massage therapy is available at Relax Luxe spa. The hotel provides complimentary access to the fitness center and pool. Seasonal activities include cycling along the Rideau Canal pathways and skating on the 7.8-kilometer ice rink in winter.
Prime Ottawa Location
Located between ByWard Market and Rideau Canal locks, 500 meters from Parliament Hill. The National Gallery of Canada is 500 meters away. Ottawa MacDonald-Cartier Airport is 20 km from the hotel. Via Rail Station is 6 km away. Taxis are available at the hotel entrance. Self-parking is available nearby.
Hotel Services
Concierge service assists with local arrangements. Château Butlers provide personalized services including packing and unpacking. Bell services and laundry available. Pet-friendly with dog apparel available for purchase. Meeting spaces total 64,000 square feet including The Library venue. Fairmont Gold offers dedicated concierge team and private lounge access.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Paid Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Back massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Trouser press
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
